Damsel in distress over waxing mistake - TilersForums.com

[Tile Shop]

Ironwax is only for natural stone. It requires a slightyly porous tile to key onto. So if you have a ceramic or porcelain slate effect with an impervious surface, it won't adhere properly. You will need to strip the floor with LTP powerstripper, and if you still want the "just mopped" look, the one you need is the LTP Glaze Protector. That, you can apply up to 6 coats depending on how shiny you want it.

For every day cleaning on any tile that has been sealed you must use pH Neutral cleaners, such as LTP Waxwash, which will clean an keep you sealer topped up (as it contains a trace of linseed oil). "Off the shelf" cleaners are too aggressive and will cause sealer to break down and lift.

 

[Simon Dale]

Try nitromorse in a discreet corner - it’s available in water soluble - but read the can!

Cant beet Nitromorse. Thick gloves !!!

 

[Alyson]

Ironwax is only for natural stone. It requires a slightyly porous tile to key onto. So if you have a ceramic or porcelain slate effect with an impervious surface, it won't adhere properly. You will need to strip the floor with LTP powerstripper, and if you still want the "just mopped" look, the one you need is the LTP Glaze Protector. That, you can apply up to 6 coats depending on how shiny you want it.

For every day cleaning on any tile that has been sealed you must use pH Neutral cleaners, such as LTP Waxwash, which will clean an keep you sealer topped up (as it contains a trace of linseed oil). "Off the shelf" cleaners are too aggressive and will cause sealer to break down and lift.

Thank you Paul that was really helpful. We have obviously bought the wrong stuff

 

[Qwerty]

It wasn't until I re-read you post and notice it was slate effect tiles and not actual slate!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

That’s right - thank the bloke who sells the stuff and us others haven’t a clue!
Experience counts for nowt!

 

[Alyson]

That’s right - thank the bloke who sells the stuff and us others haven’t a clue!
Experience counts for nowt!

Is Paul C a sales person for LTP?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Is Paul C a sales person for LTP?

No he’s a great source of information from the other side of the customer service counter!
He’s probably advising of the correct tiling product.

 

[Andy Allen]

For some reason I thought this thread was going to be about a different kind of waxing....

 

[Slippery]

For some reason I thought this thread was going to be about a different kind of waxing....

Me too, was hoping for some funny sexy pics

 

[WetSaw]

I'm going for a back,sack and crack later. I'll post some pictures when I'm done