Archive for April, 2008

What Is The Best Sealer To Seal My Porcelain Floor Tiles? »

What is the best sealer to seal my porcelain floor tiles is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear. For those in a hurry, I’ll give you my suggestion right away - Ultra Solv. For those with time (and the desire) to find out why, read on.The answer can depend on the finish […]

Visitor’s Question - How Do I Remove Splash Marks From Black Granite? »

Michelle asks: “I had black granite floor tiles put down in my bathroom recently and they were sealed after they were put down but i have just noticed several splash marks that will not wash off. The only cause I can think of is that when my husband was painting he washed […]

NanoScrub - The Swiss Army Knife of Tile and Stone Cleaners! »

Every now and again, something comes along which changes the way we think. I have chosen to profile such a product this month: NanoScrub, by Aqua Mix. To understand the real benefits of NanoScrub I must first explain the conventional approach to cleaning stone and tiles.Normally, we first have to understand the nature of the […]

Let’s Talk About Slate and Slate Floors »

Slate is a natural stone becoming increasingly popular. So, what is it exactly? Well, in geological terms it is fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous, metamorphic rock. How is it  derived? Well, in short from original shale type sedimentary rocks made up of volcanic ash or clay through low grade regional metamorphism. Most people know it as grey […]