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Cleaning tiles
I suggest you try Poultic from AquaMix. If that does not work then hire a professional natural stone specialist. I know your tile are polished porcelain but natural stone experts…
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Grouting around shower drain
The problem here is the tiler has done a bad job and needs to be redone. Sanded grout needs to be installed in wider grout joints. Skinny grout joints it…
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Buckling carpet
The carpet seller is at fault here for hiring a tradesman who does use power stretcher during the install. You will need it power stretched as the layers only used…
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What tiles for shower base?
It is not really that slippery when wet. I have seen hundreds of polished porcelains in showers and no complaints from the owners.
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What tiles for shower base?
Polished porcelain is fine to use in wet areas. So much easier to clean. Can get slippery when wet for the elderly. Honed is ok too but can be hard…
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Grout Sealing - who's done it?
Clear sealing is better then no sealer at all. Clear sealers only stop deep staining so when it is cleaned you will have a better result then unsealed grout as…
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Aus standards for grouting Retified tiles?
Flush grout is a nightmare for home owners in trying to keep grout clean. You will find the grout that is not flush will stay cleaner longer. All tilers are…
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Microfibre mop issues
I think you might have matt finish tiles and if so can cause your issues. I would try and find a neutral floor cleaner like this one.
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High gloss porcelain tiles.
If water only then no problems but if the water has some type of detergent, shampoo, soap residue then yes can be get slippery.
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Shower pan (wall and frame) caulking
We see this all the time. We just use a clear silicon on frames better then nothing as all the hair etc gets trapped under the frame itself. I have…
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Silicone caulking new joining existing
You can remove and connect new caulk to the existing caulk no problems, just make sure you skim just over old caulk. When caulking always work out of each corner.
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Cleaning smoke damaged bricks
Wow tough and messy job. Only high pressure would clean this but the mess it will make is not worth it. You could try a high alkaline tile and grout…
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Have you ever thought of painting your tiles?
I think is a good idea for the diy. I do not recommend in a wet areas though and the grout would be the first to peel off then the…
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Grout Colour Sealing DIY Kits from Grout Perfect
We have just recently launched our new website www.groutperfect.com.au and now have 24 colours for you to choose from. Grout Perfect`s grout colourant is long lasting…
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Changing tiles after handover
Yes is this not a cheap exercise. My guess would be between $2000 and up to $5000. Water proofing will also need to be redone on the walls depending what…
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Dark or Light grout?
I would go dark as well. Trying to blend the grout colour to match the tile makes rooms look larger too.
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Remove silicone stain from white caesarstone
We use Aceton to remove silicon and is safe to use on caesarstone. Just check in a inconspicuous area first.
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Shower leak and mould - regrouting?
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Oh dear that is not looking to good. The reason for grout missing is because there must be movement and there is a void under the grout for some…
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Porcelain tiles to ceiling. Will plasterboard hold weight?
Yes you will be fine to install on your wall. I have never seen or heard them just falling off.
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Polished porcelain tiles - Driving me insane!
Maybe a late reply but you can have a professional tile cleaner who can remove the wax as it is not easy to do. Just make sure they have experience…
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Grout Sealing - who's done it?
Grout colourants have been around for over 10 years now. There are some cheap versions that do not work. I sell and train carpet cleaners in how to apply our…
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Grout Sealing - who's done it?
I have been using water based sealers for years and never had a problem with fumes. Solvent base sealers are a different story. If fumes are a big problem then…
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Grout Sealing - who's done it?
You can purchase a water based sealer which will have no odour at all. DIY is the way to go and you will save hundreds even thousands. The guarantee they…
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Nanokote vs EnduroShield on tiles
I will share with you what does work. No need for any sealer just use Magic cook top stove glass cleaner you can buy at coles or woolworths every 6…
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Polished porcelain.... Hardto keep clean??
If you getting streaks in cleaning your tiles or any surface then you are using the wrong cleaner. I can highly recommend this neutral cleaner as so do many of…
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Choosing tiles - help please!!!
Thanks for the pics Melsie, it is not normal to have coloured grout go white on a shower floor but to find what the cause is would be hard to…
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Choosing tiles - help please!!!
If your grout is going white that is not good. It maybe efflorescence due to water being trapped under tiles. If you can upload a photo on here that would…
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Choosing tiles - help please!!!
All unsealed light grout will be a pain to keep looking great. You really only have two options.
1. Use a high alkaline tile and grout cleaner every 12 months like…
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Choosing tiles - help please!!!
Matt finish tiles inside is a maintenance nightmare stick with glazed or polished surfaces you will thank me later.