By Ian Taylor on Mar 24, 2008 in Cleaning, FAQ\'s, Problem Solving, Sealing, Tiles | 0 Comments
Glazed tiles are by nature ones that have already been effectively sealed with a very thin layer of glass. Now the dullness may be a result of wear and tear and may tell you that the tiles are nearing the end of their useful life. However, in most cases the dullness indicates there is a [...]
By Ian Taylor on Mar 23, 2008 in Sealing | 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 Ian Taylor on Mar 22, 2008 in FAQ\'s, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Sealing, Slate, Stone Flooring | 0 Comments
Well the answer is if you want to protect your stone floor from staining then you really should seal it. One key thing you should do is to test your stone for porosity. To do this, add a few drops of clean water to your stone floor and if they are absorbed, the stone is [...]
By Ian Taylor on Mar 22, 2008 in Cleaning, FAQ\'s, Grout, Grout Sealer, Sealing, Stain Removal | 2 Comments
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 [...]