By Michael Ross on Jun 20, 2008 in Cleaning, Porcelain, Problem Solving, Stain Removal, Tiles | 0 Comments
I said I would be back talking about problems and issues with porcelain tiles and here I am. This won’t be the final chapter either. Having had yet another call today on ‘cloudy marks’ on newly laid porcelain floor tiles I thought should bring it up as a blog topic.So, what is the problem?
By Michael Ross on Apr 18, 2008 in Porcelain, Problem Solving, Sealing | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Michael Ross on Mar 23, 2008 in FAQ's, Porcelain, Sealing, Tiles | 0 Comments
The answer to this is not so simple. The key factor is the type of porcelain used. Porcelain tiles have changed a lot over time and today there are a variety of differing standards associated with them. The first generation of porcelain tiles were actually so dense that sealing was not required at any stage. […]
By Michael Ross on Mar 14, 2008 in Cleaning, Natural Stone, Porcelain, Problem Solving, Stain Removal, Tiles | 0 Comments
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 […]