Archive for March, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions - Grout Sealer - Do I Need To Seal My Grout? »

This is a very frequently asked one. The answer is that if you use a Grout Sealer then this will help keep the grout looking like new for a longer period of time. It will also make the cleaning process much easier because any dirt will be kept at the surface and hence will be […]

Porcelain Tiles – Are They All They Seem? Part 2 »

When Porcelain tiles were first launched, they were produced by just a few companies in Italy and they set pretty exacting standards. The resulting products had the following typical characteristics:

The tiles were much more dense and harder-wearing
They could be coloured in a much greater variety […]

Porcelain Tiles –Are They All They Seem? Part 1 »

There is much debate about Porcelain Tiles at the moment and it is a subject that I will no doubt return to again and again in the future but I wanted to give an overview to begin with. Look on any tile-related forum, walk into any tile shop, read the trade press etc. and you […]

Cleaning Slate - Expert Advice on Cleaning Slate and Slate Floors - Part 2 » »

Some detailed instructions with regard to cleaning slate floors:
If the slate floor is adversely covered in cement or grout residue:
1. Use water to pre-wet the floor.
2. Apply some Aqua Mix Phosphoric Acid Cleaner solution to the floor - mixed with 1 part cleaner to 5 parts water to begin. (You can use a stronger mix […]