Tile and Stone Maintenance
By Ian Taylor on Apr 18, 2008 in Enhancing, Porcelain, Problem Solving, Sealing | 73 Comments
What is the best sealer to seal my porcelain floor tiles is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear. The answer can depend on the finish of the porcelain; for example, it could be a standard, smooth finish, it could be slightly textured (like a faux slate) or heavily textured, perhaps for anti-slip [...]
By Ian Taylor on Apr 15, 2008 in Cleaning, FAQ\'s, Granite, Problem Solving, Visitor's Questions | 0 Comments
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 brushes out in [...]
By Ian Taylor on Apr 8, 2008 in Cleaning, Problem Solving, Stain Removal | 0 Comments
Every now and again, something comes along which changes the way we think. I have chosen to profile such a product this month: Microscrub. To understand the real benefits of MicroScrub I must first explain the conventional approach to cleaning stone and tiles. Normally, we first have to understand the nature of the contaminant we [...]
By Ian Taylor on Apr 8, 2008 in Sealing, Slate | 2 Comments
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 [...]
