Where do I start with this one?

[Daz]

I have been asked to look at a "tile cleaning" job....
The brief story is that the clients roof caved in during the recent wet season, whilst they were out of the country, and flooded the downstairs of their property. They have had de-humidifiers running to dry the property and are now left with a floor that requires some TLC.


My initial thoughts are that I need to hand this to a specialist company but can anyone give me some advice on how I may be able to bring the floor back to something respectable, please?

The first image is how they would be happy with the floor looking. The rest are areas of calcification and grime.

Thanks in advance,

Daz

 

[Qwerty]

Are they terracotta Daz or a glazed ceramic tile? (apologies....viewing on my phone)

 

[Concrete guy]

There are two products in the picture.

What looks like original quarry tiles and I'm assuming the others are octagonal terracotta?

 

[Daz]

Yes, two types of tile and exactly as per ats post.

 

[Concrete guy]

First port of call is here:-

http://www.universealsealants.co.uk/

 

[Spud]

I would do a test patch with fila deterdek to remove the calcium deposits then just treat it as a standard terracotta refurb so strip back the old polish and waxes dry it out then reseal and rewax it nice one for the portfolio there Daz

 

[streaky]

As above you can't make it look any worse just a time and product specific job. Post up some pictures when your done though as it would be nice to see how you got on.

 

[Daz]

A big thanks to everyone that gave me the advise & confidence to tackle this job.
Here's a few pics of the end result. I'm due to go back and apply another coat of wax but the customer is over the moon, so happy days!!

 

[Mr Tiler]

wow what a turn around mate, plenty more years in that floor now

 

[Dougs Third Go]

nice one Captain (you'll always be captain to me )

 

[judge]

Looking much better-another knotch in the belt

 

[Daz]

I'm really pleased with the job. I found it relaxing and easy to do.
I have already picked up another floor restoration job and can't wait to get on it now :drool5:

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Looks great now mate ! was it an earner ?

 

[Daz]

 

[Ajax123]

Looks great daz. Well done mate...