I have covered the merits of Nanoscrub several times, but it is just so versatile that it warrants frequent discussion. Nanoscrub is a mild cleaner that produces incredible results in many situations. These uses include safely removeing wax coatings from porcelain tile, removal of grout residues from polished marble (no need for acids, which we could not use on marble anyway! and many others).
But what about plain old concrete? – In the following Video, from my good friend A’nge at Aqua Mix Australia, we can see just how effective it is in cleaning power flaoted concrete floors – in a completely non hazardous and non-destructive way.
I get a lot of questions about recolouring grout with Aqua Mix Grout Colorant, so it is great to be able to show the process instead of just talking about it. Thanks to our friends at www.tradetiler.com we have the video demo below:
And, yes, it really can be that simple; in this case it was easy as the grout was new, clean and in good condition, making application and clean-up a breeze. However older grout joints can be re-coloured just as well, with just a little bit of preparation.
In most cases, old grout will need a quick clean with a dilute, mild acid based cleaner (or the ready mixed Pre-treat Cleaner by Aqua Mix). This removes old dirt and prepares the surface of the joint in readiness for colouring. Once the grout joint has been rinsed and allowed to dry, the Colorant can be applied.
Sometimes, if the grout joint is not quite as new as the one above, then a slightly more aggressive brushing technique may be required (using a brush with stiffer bristles than a standard paint brush). However the results are the same:
New, uniform, consistent colour
a grout joint sealed with an epoxy coating – so much easier to keep clean and far less likely to stain
Massively improved water resistance – helping to keep mould and mildew at bay for much longer
Hopefully this will be the first of several video demos so keep checking back for more.
“The bitter taste of poor quality lingers long after the sweet taste of low price is forgotten”
So goes the oft-quoted saying (or a version of it), but more often than not, they are wise words. Buying stone is no different; for many years having stone in your home was somewhat of a luxury. Granite work-surfaces and counter tops have not always been as widespread and affordable as they are now and it was not that long ago when a limestone floor was more likely to be seen in some old French castle than in a suburban kitchen.
Following on from the question of sealing grout in a shower to prevent water ingress (see here), here are my top 10 tips for ensuring a leak free shower enclosure. Much of this also applies to showers installed over bath tubs too. Read the rest
