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Olive oil on ceramic tiles color enhancer
Hi, Has anyone had an attempt to use olive oil as a color enhancer or a sealer on ceramic tile ? any opinions on...
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Hi all, I have recently had an Indian Sandstone installed in Oxfordshire, after some thought I decided to seal it...
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What would get out these marks/stains?
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Little help with tile stain identification pretty please
I did try to research this - efflorescence? seems to be related to me having tried to clean the grout a bit so maybe...
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Nov 19, 2021
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Jul 31, 2021
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Limestone fireplace installed but adhesive stains all over how do I remove?
Really need a professional to remove the stains left by adhesive on limestone fireplace any advice welcome...
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Jul 31, 2021
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Pencil Marks on White Porcelain
Hi I've got some white porcelain tiles, matt finish. They have pencil marks on them - that will not come out...
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Apr 20, 2009
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May 16, 2017
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Good morning all, I have been sold the wrong product to seal back limestone (Thompsons patio and block paving sealer...
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May 18, 2020
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Hi I have a bit of an issue. Had some tiles laid down, and the builder put Antinox Handy Protection Sheet over them...
Ian Lee
Feb 19, 2021
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How do I remove white 'cloudy' stains from Victorian tiles?
Hi everyone, we recently had our Victorian hallway floor tiles cleaned with an acid wash but have since noticed...
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Jan 7, 2017
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Ceramic Tiled Shower gets covered in white residue after one shower.
Hello, we installed a brand new ceramic tile walk in shower about one year ago. I've been cleaning it with a special...
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Feb 10, 2021
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Hi guys, I have a marble floor in my bathroom that I put down about 7 years back. I didn't seal it afterwards as I...
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Hi, I have had both polished and matt textured wood effect tiles laid in my house and am having Kerapoxy installed...
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Jan 14, 2021
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Quarry tiles dry white
Help! I have Victorian quarry tiles laid on dirt. I’ve just spent days cleaning them first with HG cement, mortar &...
Gardengirl
Dec 16, 2020
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Cleaning Victorian Tiles
Hi, apologies for the repeat post, I hadn't seen this forum when I posted yesterday, but I think this might be more...
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Oct 5, 2020
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Cleaning Cement Tile Adhesive marks from Victorian Tiles
Hello, I recently lifted some modern tiles to reveal the original Victorian Tiles (Actually dated late 30's but in...
TyPen
Dec 7, 2020
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Porcelian Tile - Stain Unknown
Hi, I just got handed my home from the builder and the matte porcelain tiles have stains on them. There are two...
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Oct 11, 2020
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Oct 5, 2020
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Cleaning stained unsealed slate tiles
Hello I have tiled my floor with slate tiles. Due to some scheduling issues prior to sealing or grouting them I...
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Sep 21, 2020
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Hope someone can help? Victorian tiles underneath a carpet have absorbed pattern from rubber underlay. How can I remove, any ideas?
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Sep 17, 2020
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What are these marks, can I clean and prevent
In a couple of places on our terrace these white stains have appeared. Can this be easily cleaned without damaging...
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Sep 14, 2020
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Sep 8, 2020
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I have long brown stains in the centre of my tiles, why?
I have recently had my house renovated, and had underfloor heating put in. In the kitchen, hallway, utility room and...
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Aug 23, 2020
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Removing stains from natural stone tiles
I have recently moved into a house with a tiled kitchen floor and left some plant pots on cardboard on it. This got...
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May 2, 2020
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Have some Black Limestone Slabs stained around 20m2 With Cement/ oil looks like also.. would like to no if buffing/...
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Black Limstone cleaning polishing and protecting
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Remove HG Impregnator Sealer
Hi Guys, after some advice, ive sealed in some light grout stains and a couple of little foot prints by the new...
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Nov 30, 2012
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Hello I kindly ask a professional opinion for a huge problem i have I am selling special porcelain tiles for swimming pools and around the pools impor
Hello I kindly ask a professional opinion for a huge problem i have I am selling special porcelain tiles for...
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May 12, 2020
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Staining wet room mosaic tiles
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Apr 27, 2020
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Apr 25, 2020
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