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Cools71

Hi,

I am starting a job on friday cleaning and sealing 100m2 of slate tiles. The tiles were not sealed or cleaned before installation - the silly buggers went on the cheap with eastern european labourers. It looks dusty and a bit stained. On inspection at least there is not too much grout on the surface, so that wont be an issue. Do you guys thing I should get in a floor cleaning machine. I have 3 days to clean and seal I know its a push, but it just simply has to be done. If I do this I get a massive contract.

Any tips and tricks gratefully received as always. thanks in advance.
 
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Cools71

Nope they havent cleaned, or sealed the floor before laying, burks springs to mind, and the price paid for eastern european cheap labour, u have no idea how many jobs I go to to finish the job after them. It reaffy f****'s me off, but they keep me paid when i am a bit slow.

it looks kinda ok, a bit dusty, and it comes up ok with a damp cloth

I have never used a machine before, I tend to do the job properly in the first place, any suggestions where I might get one (a machine)for the weekend?

Otherwise its mop and bucket for me and the boy i guess :( I will use a mop for the sealer when I am done, so i get an even coat, however, as I say the only bit that worries me a bit is the cleaning.

Dont worry, I am a hard worker - i think I will need to be on this one ;) I will apply a top finish when its all done anyway.
 
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DHTiling

Use this product to clean the slate.....mop on then leave to soak and agitate with a stiff brush...you could use a machine but if not afraid of hard work a brush will do.......dave..

follow instructions on the bottle.......
Cement-Away
A very strong acid for the removal of stubborn cement residue, efflorescence and heavy builders dirt. For newly laid and older non-acid sensitive tiles such as porcelain, ceramic, quarry, terracotta, slate and sandstone tiles
 
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