yes b & q polished porcelain

[tilekraft]

ok gang i will give it a go

keep the ideas coming just incase

cheers tilekraft

 

[CJ]

Try a cloth soaked in meths.

Don't light up

 

[CBTC]

Some manufacturers use a wax (ish?) film to give protection in transit. Have you tried a clean using a degreasing solution - Lihofin, HG or similar product?

 

[CTD Marie]

Hello.

I have been speaking to your nearest CTD branch regaring your problem, we have a product called HG Quick. Says to remove stains/ dirty off porcelin tiles.

If you want more infor you can ring Kings Norton branch on 0121 433 8787 and ask for Mark.

Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 1779]

Bit weird I know but in the past we have used our trusty bottle of Autoglym

Details here:

 

[Grace'sDad]

OK, I did some of these a couple of months back and had this problem.

Get some Fila Extra strong residue remover (Topps) and dilute with 5 parts water.
Soak the tiles with it for 4 minutes and remove with paper towels. The streaks and stains will be magically gone! Also note how the paper towels turn brown! The residue remover (seems to) lightens the tile colour slightly so don't leave it on too long and make sure you are consistent with the dilution and time on the tiles.

Make sure to seal well afterwards. These are so porous even dust will stain them.

--In regards to other comments on here, I wasn't aware of any protective coating on the tiles. In fact B&Q now put labels on every pack warning that they need sealing before fixing etc. I am aware of polishing oil, but this was easily washed off with soapy water--

 

[poynton phil]

hope these aint the 600x600 polished black ones, i'm laying them next week :mad2:

 

[Grace'sDad]

Poynton Phil,

My problem (above) was with the 400x400 polished black porcelain which is the same material as the 600 x 600. (only easier to lay!!!)

They aren't as bad as people make out - just work really cleanly and DO NOT allow anyone to walk on them until sealed fully (3 times in my case). Ideally they would be sealed before fixing but let's face it - it's just not practical.

As I said, dust from off your shoes or knees really stains 'em so if you are cutting and fixing edges the following day, wear clean pants and take your shoes off! You'll be glad you did.

On the plus side, they are easy to cut dry and wet and look great when finished.

(I had to charge an extra full day for additional cleaning and sealing)

 

[guy1976]

hope these aint the 600x600 polished black ones, i'm laying them next week :mad2:

iv fixed those ones before they didnt need sealing but test a offcut first

 

[wetdec]

Bit weird I know but in the past we have used our trusty bottle of Autoglym

Details here:

Be careful if you use this TEST an offcut it might possibly stay in the pores


tiler

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[Grace'sDad]

iv fixed those ones before they didnt need sealing but test a offcut first

They didn't = past tense.

B&Q are now putting labels on every pack and on the shelf edges, warning that they must be sealed before fixing, before grouting, and after grouting.

I have been told that the current batch is china's worst.

 

[Rad2474]

Iput these tiles,6000x600 on my kitchen floor about 4 months ago no problems,stains or any other bother.

 

[DHTiling]

Iput these tiles,6000x600 on my kitchen floor about 4 months ago no problems,stains or any other bother.

That's a big tile Rad.......:lol:

 

[Mike Strutter]

That's a big tile Rad.......:lol:

I bet you didn't need many:lol:

 

[Mike Strutter]

I've just measured up a kitchen/utility room in a bloody massive house, ok the floorspace in the kitchen is only 13m, but the house is a huge detached place. Anyway the customer has bought these b&q polished porcelain 600x600 in cream. They've got a nutty boxer dog living there so i think i may well be up against it when it comes to keeping them mark free before sealing them.
There's a black matt marble tile down already and the dog has contributed heavily in ballsing them up so they go for these things instead :mad2: .