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Guides for how to deal with common tile floor issues, based on the experiences of our trained floor technicians.
A splash of vinegar or another acidic spill on polished marble, and soon there is a dull ring or patch that won’t wipe off. That usually isn’t a stain. It is etching: acid reacting with the calcite in marble, travertine and limestone and dulling the polish. The good news is that light etching can usually
Dull rings and pale spots on polished marble are usually etching, not a stain. They appear when acidic substances react with calcite-based stone such as marble, travertine and limestone. Light etch marks can be polished out by hand with MB-11 Marble Etch Remover & Polishing Powder. Deeper marks need diamond pads on a hand machine
You have finished tiling and the new floor still looks dull. That is usually grout haze: the residue left on tiles after installation, often with cement, plaster and builders’ dust mixed in. The right cleaner and a bit of scrubbing will deal with it. The wrong cleaner on the wrong surface can do real damage,
After tiling, grout haze, cement and plaster residues and builders’ dust are often left on the surface. This guide shows how to remove them with Cleaner No.4, TileMaster’s concentrated acid cleaner for ceramic, porcelain and acid-resistant natural stone. Before you start: check your surface Suitable: ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and acid-resistant natural stone. Not suitable:
A chipped tile doesn’t always mean taking up the floor. Small chips, cracks and holes in porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tiles can usually be filled with a two-part resin filler, tinted to match and finished flush, so the damage is hard to spot. This guide shows you how to fix a chipped tile step
How to clean grout in the shower Cleaning grout in tiles in the shower can be a bit more challenging due to the buildup of soap scum, mildew, and hard water stains. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you clean grout effectively: Gather the necessary supplies: You will need a few items to clean the
Case Study Removing Grout Haze from porcelain tiles How to remove grout haze from newly installed anti-slip textured porcelain with grout and builders residue What is Grout Haze? Grout haze is a thin film of dried grout that can appear on the surface of tiles after grouting has been completed. What causes grout haze? It
Case Study Porcelain Tile Kitchen Deep Clean 100+ m2 of newly installed anti-slip textured porcelain with grout haze cleaned within a day The Objectives Help the tiling contractor remove the grout haze from the textured porcelain tiled area. Due to the texture of the anti-slip tile, the contractor was struggling to remove the stubborn grout
Important Update: New Care Guide for Your Floors We are pleased to share some exciting news with you – a new care guide for your floors. Our team of experts has put together a comprehensive guide to help you keep your floors looking their best for years to come. The guide includes tips on how
Case Study TileMaster Remove Salts and Minerals from Porcelain Tiles Location: Hotel Nottingham Contractor: TileMaster Technical Sales Manager Mark Ruthvern – 0161 444 0377 Surface Treated: Textured porcelain tile in hotel spa changing room Job History This tile had a large build up of minerials, salts, body fats and general dirt that needed to be
tile master Prestbury removing dull spots from marble and polishing tiles back to high shine
Case Study Tile Master Remove Acid Etching From Limestone Location: Fleetwood Contractor: Tile Master Fleetwood Specification TileMaster Diamond Pads TileMaster 40 Machine TileMaster Colour Enhancing Sealer TileMaster Cleaner Number 2 TileMaster Pad A Surface Treated: Limestone Kitchen Floor Job History We were contacted by a customer in Fleetwood saying that some orange juice had leaked out of
Case Study Tile Master Clean Driveway in Buxton Location: Buxton Contractor: Tile Master Buxton Specification TileMaster Algo TileMaster Deck Brush Tile Master Conan Rotary Machine Winnex Brush Surface Treated: Exterior Block Paved Driveway Job History This Block paved driveway has only ever had the occasional jet wash which the customer said was always a bit messy with
Terrocotta floor tile cleaning Exmouth by tile master
Case Study Tile Master Clean and Seal in Wigan Location: Wigan Contractor: Tile Master Wigan https://tilemaster.co.uk/find-a-tilemaster-pro/wigan/ Specification TileMaster Stripper Tile Master Number 2 Tile Master Pad C TileMaster Diamond Pads Tile Master 40 Machine TileMaster Colour Enhancing Sealer Surface Treated: Interior Quarry Tiled floor Kitchen Job History This hallway was laid over 80 years ago but for as long as the
tile master Brighton clean and polish a travertine floor to make shiny and remove dull spots and general dirt
Case Study: Tile Master Ceramic Tiles in Newcastle Location: Newcastle Contractor: Tile Master Newcastle https://tilemaster.co.uk/find-a-tilemaster-pro/newcastle/ Specification Tile Master Number 4 Tile Master Pad A Tile Master 40 Machine Surface Treated: Interior Bathroom Ceramic Floor Tiles Job History This Bathroom floor was brand new but when the Tiler had finished both Tiler and customer noticed there was a lot of
tile master guildford explain how they clean and polish amtico floors in surrey
Case Study Tile Master Restore York Stone Flags in Wilmslow Knutsford Location: Wilmslow Stockport, Knutsford Contractor: Tile Master Knutsford Specification Tile Master Number 3 Tile Master Pad A Tile Master Conan Rotary Machine Winnex Brush Tile Master AllinOne Water based sealer Surface Treated: Interior York Stone Kitchen Floor in Knutsford Job History This York Stone kitchen floor was laid and installed over 9
