One stupid naive tiler needs help!

[Chilli123]

We bought tiles from B&Q procelain 45ers in cream, my frind who used to be a tiles sale woman :smilewinkgrin: took one look at them and said "you've got your work cut out there" we have tiled the whole of our kitchen into the dining room- not sure of the size but it's pretty large. She gave us some names of cleaners and sealers, which we did straight away, we then today decided to grout in black......yes I hear the cries or "STOOOPPPP" you guessed it they have stained

Please help proffessional people before I storm into B&Q and start shouting or crying....

 

[doug boardley]

I'm guessing they were polished porcelain that should've been sealed before grouting

 

[Gazzer]

B&Q wont help you at all , dont waste your breath :mad2:

 

[Chilli123]

I don't know! We assumed by sealing thm first the grouting part wouldn't matter.

Are they messed up now? no return?

 

[Chilli123]

Sorry yes they are polished!

I already have kitchen issues with B&Q and I can shout really LOUD!

makes me so mad that they sell these things yet don't advise you properly

 

[aqua blue]

A bit late now but,

Tip- always do a test piece when working with anything you are unfamiliar with between working stages..... It has saved my bacon a few times.

I'm sure someone will be here later for you Chilli. :welcome:

 

[Chilli123]

Thank you for the nice welcome :smilewinkgrin:

Ok I will keep checking in

 

[Gazzer]

I am sure we have had the same problem on here before and if you just hang around someone with 1st hand experience will come along.

The only advice i will offer at the moment is DONT BUY ANY CLEANERS ETC FROM B&Q, they are only after another sale and their products will not be as good as some that professionals use and you will end up paying all over again.

 

[enduro]

Did you remove the wax that's normally on polished Porcelain before sealing? You could try Aqua mix Sealer & coating remover.

 

[mikethetile]

Hi chilli :welcome:

I get so angry when ever i hear the letters b&q even the colour orange sends my blood pressure through the roof

if i was made prime minister my first job would be to shut down the diy sheds, they have no interest in helping people improve their homes, they are only interested in pushing products out the door

you can do it when you b&q it:mad2:

rant over

someone on here may have the answer and be able to advise you

venting your spleen on them may make you feel better but wont make a jot of difference to them