When most people think about sealing stone tiles, they are, for the most part thinking about sealing the top surface and nothing else. But as we shall see there are times when it is actually beneficial to seal all 6 sides of the stone; that is the front, the back and the 4 vertical sides.The [...]

Here’s a question we received just the other day: “Hi, I have shiny black porcelain tiles in the kitchen which we have put a tile sealer on. We have the same porcelain tiles in our toilet with no sealer on. When I clean the toilet tiles they shine after just a mop however when I [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]