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[charlie1]

Hi all,

ive tiled a bathroom with slate effect porcelain that did not need sealind as it was not polished, however after grouting there is a cloudy dusty film remaining on the tiles. I have tried dry brushing it off and it worked a bit but wasn't great. Ive tried cleaning with acid cleaner (grout residue remover) but when that fried it left another cloudy dusty residue. I cant seem to get the tiles back to there origonal apperance

i was wondering it i could use a sealer to bring it back to a slate black colour or would this make things worse.

please help.

 

[DHTiling]

which residue remover did you use...and what type of grout....dave....

 

[penno]

Sure someone on here could offer some great advice on this but don't quote me but i would't put a sealant on now as you will just be sealing all that crap in.

 

[IvegotsTILE]

I need help on this aswell,did a kitchen floor in porcelain and the dusty film keeps coming back,thought the Fila residue extra strong remover would get rid of it but it comes back everytime.The customer wants me to go and seal it tomorrow but I'm worried it'll just seal the crap in,this floor has cost them a grand in labour and materials so I want to get it right for them.
How can I make the film go away and bring back the natural colour of the tiles,need to know asap cause I'm going back first thing tomorrow

 

[enduro]

Try cementaway by lithofin, but read the instructions.

 

[DHTiling]

Dont seal them until you get that residue off.....try lithofin cement away.....and give it a good scrub with a stiff brush..may need to be done more than once to get it clean.....dave...

 

[CJ]

Clean..........clean.............and clean some more.........with plenty water changes

 

[IvegotsTILE]

No one in my area sells lithofin in my area,used fila residue remover and scrubbed HARD with my cleaning brush but the film comes back in 20 mins,I've tried it 4 times now,never had this problem before.

HELP!

 

[grumpygrouter]

What is it that causes this problem then guys? Seems to be a re-occuring theme. i have only used procelain once -on walls - and didn't have this problem.

Grumpy

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Any ideas Gaz?

 

[DHTiling]

never had that problem either ...try talking to tile manufacturer or grout tech line....dave...


Certain types of porcelain should be sealed with a porcelain impregnator...if you wet the tile and then wipe it and it stops wet for a while then it needs sealing before you grout........

grout can lock into the pores of porcelain and then be a swine to remove......

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Asked at Topps and they say not had a problem with that tile before,everything they told me I already knew,used Bal porcelbond and Bal wide joint flexi grout.

Every job I've done ends up with a film over it after I've used my washboy but half an hour later it can be just wiped off,its definately not going away this time the bugger.

 

[GazTech]

Any ideas Gaz?

Name me the grout Si ?

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Bal superflex wide joint mate

 

[GazTech]

Bal superflex wide joint mate

If its a polished porcelain,fila extra strong residue remover should have sorted it....apply neat with cloth leave for 10 mins and then scour with softest grout clean up pad.......then wash with clean water.....if this dosn't work then use Bal Epoxy resin remover...but test it on a tile first to see it dosnt mealt it !!

BAL Epoxy Residue Remover is a non-hazardous, biodegradable formula for quick and effective removal of cured epoxy residues, such as epoxy grout from tiles.

• Removes cured grout
• Easy to apply
• Quick and effective
• Non-hazardous formula

hope this helps....Gaz