should i do restore myself?

[wanbrook]

following from my previous thread.i have very dirty terracotta tiles in my kitchen.
i have beeen quoted 700 to clean and seal and 500 if they are cleaned and seal them myself.(approx 16.5 sp m).
i would like to do it myself. can i do it as good?

 

[nybor62]

if i were you i would let pro do it, have you only had one quote
500 if you do it your self ,so your saying materials will cost 500 for 16 m2 seems alot

 

[faithhealer]

how much for materials? get a few more quotes if I were you

 

[doug boardley]

as above ^^^ for me. I'd get more quotes

 

[Perry]

still need pics lol

 

[enduro]

Sounds a lot of money to me..

 

[wanbrook]

hi thanks for the repiles.
the 500 quote is if they do the clean and suipply the materials and i seal after it is dry two days later.
i have got quotes from the only two companies who do it in the area that i can find details of and they both quote in the 700 mark.
anyone know any companies in worcestershire?
i have put a post in the tiler wanted section

i am trying to upload pics but the image is too large and i don't know how to make it smaller. idiots guide please

 

[Gazzer]

i am trying to upload pics but the image is too large and i don't know how to make it smaller. idiots guide please

Try this Free Image Resizer Software, Import organize resize photo

 

[wanbrook]

thanks thats great.
here are photos

 

[diamondtiling]

thank you hopefully the resize has worked

Use shrink pic, Doug has the link, I am sure he will post it soon enough.

Zip files take ages to open.

:mad2:

 

[DHTiling]

Things that will do the job..

LTP Power Stripper


Description: LTP Power Stripper is one of the few products on the market capable of breaking down oxidised boiled linseed oil from the surface of terracotta. With powerful amines, ammonia and alkalinity that penetrate and help lift the hardest, heaviest films, it is ideal for intensive cleaning of heavily contaminated vitrified quarry tiles, glazed ceramics and porcelain. Strips most things first time thereby minimising labour costs.

Tips: Pick this product if you have heavily soiled surfaces, old layers of sealer, oxidised boiled linseed oil, residual grout on the surface of limestone....





LTP Genuine Turpentine


Description: LTP Genuine Turpentine is an ideal primer for terracotta. It penetrates and cleans the very smallest pores of the tile, then dries it to a hard lacquer. As a cleaner, this product may be used for breaking down thick or old layers of beeswax. An extremely good solvent, LTP Genuine Turpentine can be used with LTP Boiled Linseed Oil when sealing terracotta.

Tips:

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)


LTP Boiled Linseed Oil


Description: LTP Boiled Linseed Oil is the traditional pre-polish sealer for terracotta. This viscous liquid enhances the natural colour of terracotta and offers good mechanical strength once cured. LTP Boiled Linseed Oil is ideal for impregnating and sealing even the most porous tiles and can be used with LTP Genuine Turpentine when sealing some terracotta.

Tips:

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)


LTP Antique Beeswax


Description: The traditional way of finishing natural stone, terracotta and quarry tiles pre-sealed with LTP Stone Oil Antique, LTP Stone Oil or LTP Boiled Linseed Oil. This brown beeswax polish protects, enhances and provides a hard protective layer, which helps resist staining. LTP Antique Beeswax is very durable and can be buffed to a shine immediately after application. Maintain with LTP Waxwash on floors and LTP Stonewash on walls.

Tips:

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)


or


LTP Clear Beeswax


Description: The traditional way of finishing natural stone, terracotta and quarry tiles pre-sealed with LTP Stone Oil or LTP Boiled Linseed Oil. This clear beeswax polish protects, enhances and provides a hard protective layer, which helps resist staining. LTP Clear Beeswax is very durable and can be buffed to a shine immediately after application. Maintain with LTP Waxwash on floors and LTP Stonewash on walls.

Tips:

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)




or the modern method..




LTP Ironwax Primer


Description: This product should be used on thick and higly porous stone floors and terracotta before finishing with LTP Ironwax Gloss or LTP Ironwax Satin.

Tips:

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)


LTP Ironwax Gloss


Description: This tough ionised acrylic gloss sealer has been specially formulated to minimise maintenance of quarry tiles, terracotta, brick, slate, stone, terrazzo, unpolished marble and cement floors. LTP Ironwax Gloss may be used as a wax protector in conjuction with LTP Antique or Clear Beeswax. Maintain with LTP Floorshine.

Tips: Interior Use Only. On more porous surfaces pre-seal with LTP Ironwax Primer. Do not use in wet areas.

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)


or




LTP Ironwax Satin


Description: A hard wearing ionised acrylic semi-gloss sealer, that provides an easy to apply self shine satin surface seal on quarry tiles, terracotta, brick, slate, stone, terrazzo, unpolished marble and cement floors. LTP Ironwax Satin may be used as a wax protector in conjuction with LTP Antique or Clear Beeswax. Maintain with LTP Floorshine.

Tips: Interior Use Only. On more porous surfaces pre-seal with LTP Ironwax Primer. Do not use in wet areas.

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)