A question I was asked frequently in 2009 relates to sealers in tiled showers. So it came as no surprise that the first question I get in 2010 (this morning in fact) was: “What sealer should I use my shower?”

On average I get asked this question at least once a week, so it would seem that lots of people have got issues with staining in their showers. However, usually just a few seconds into the conversation and I realize that they are actually asking the wrong question.

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Well 2009 was a busy but odd year to say the least, a lot of things happened in the world of tile and stone with many suppliers and retailers really feeling the pinch.

As we go into 2010 let’s hope it will be a better year for everyone. I am sure there will still be some belt tightening for some time to come so more of us may be thinking of how best to restore , clean-up or care for existing tile and stone installations rather than buying new.

For my part I am looking forward to spending more time on this blog than I managed last year, hopefully providing some little help and useful information.

I hope to make a start really soon, but for now, all the best for 2010

Ian

With the holiday season out of the way I though it would be a good time to post my top 10 tips on keeping a floor looking good. So, here it is, nice and simple, most of the tips are equally relevant to ceramics floors also. (Oh, and all the best for 2009 from Tile and Stone Blog): Read the rest »

Question – “Hi, I am a cleaning contractor and have a customer who has a limestone floor in a reception of a hotel which has been maintained by some one else. It is only 6 months old and has gone streaky. I have dealt with marble and other stone before but not limestone. What would you recommend?”

Our Answer – “Limestone is a calcium based stone, just like marble (in fact, marble was once a limestone, before nature subjected it to many years of heat and pressure). Limestone is typically much Read the rest »