Limestone Questions Answered
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| Asked by angela from surrey |
Cleaning a Limestone Mantel Place |
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| TileProf says: |
If it's Polished Limestone then you need to be careful what you use on it as it ... |
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| Asked by scott from Derby |
Shiny finish on Limestone kitchen floor required |
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| TileProf says: |
To restore the shine you will need to use our burnishing pad system, with a buff... |
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| Asked by jerry from uk |
Sticky residue on Limestone |
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| TileProf says: |
I think you have answered your own question, the sticky film has had had a react... |
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| Asked by Fiona Wilson from Plymouth |
Grout in Pitted Limestone |
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| TileProf says: |
If you have a go sorting this out yourself several times, then I would consider ... |
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| Asked by susan from glasgow |
Footprints on sealed Limestone |
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| TileProf says: |
Best to take off the Sealer and start again, you can do this with a product we s... |
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| Asked by Michael Radziwill from London |
Resealing Limestone tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
We have all the info you need already listed on our website under The Limestone ... |
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| Asked by Karla Steel from UK |
Opaque, grey stain on Limestone floor. |
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| TileProf says: |
Limestone is a calcareous stone and therfore sensitive to acids, even white wine... |
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| Asked by Charles Wilson from Muswell Hill London |
Stains on Limestone floor |
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| TileProf says: |
It sounds like You have done everything right, to seal underneath isn't a good i... |
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| Asked by Catherine Scott from Derbyshire |
Patches/blotches appearing on Limestone floor |
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| TileProf says: |
I suspect you using an inappropriate cleaner, cleaning products such as Cif, Jif... |
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| Asked by Aylene from London |
Sealer damaged by dogs on French Limestone |
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| TileProf says: |
It sounds like a Topical sealer was used, which would give you a shiny finsh, mi... |
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| Asked by Samantha from Tunbridge Wells |
Sealing limestone tiles in a shower cubicle |
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| TileProf says: |
Recommend you apply two coats of Ultra-seal, available via the link below:
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| Asked by David Walden from WEST BERKSHIRE |
Staining |
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| TileProf says: |
Some Limestone we classify as HCC, which means High Calcium Content, these tiles... |
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| Asked by Tracy Humphreys from Thirsk North Yorkshire |
dirty tiles unable to get clean. |
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| gpslancaster says: |
Hi Tracy, will get Nigel Stoker to get in touch, he covers your area, more detai... |
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| Asked by Richard Bradford from Ireland |
advice on cleaning & resealing tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
You can use either a High speed buffing machine and a set of our Twister pads in... |
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| Asked by Angela Woolliscroft from Rugby |
Tiles are actually volcanic and grey |
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| gpslancaster says: |
If the dust has been sealed in then this will need to be stripped off with a pro... |
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| Asked by sue from south wales |
damage caused by cilit bang |
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| gpslancaster says: |
Thanks for the e-mail, if your lucky you may have just damaged the Sealer and no... |
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| Asked by alex from stevenson |
newly laid tiles look cloudy |
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| gpslancaster says: |
You may need to call out a Tile Doctor to rectify the problem as Limestone is a ... |
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| Asked by Liz Jones from Chester |
Grout smeared on limestone tiles |
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| gpslancaster says: |
A bit difficult as Limestone is Acid sensitive and we normally recommend an acid... |
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| Asked by Damian from London |
Spilt vinager on limestone |
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| gpslancaster says: |
The only thing I know that will correct the damage is a system we use called Bur... |
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| Asked by Khurshed from Leicester |
Should we lay limestone tiles for kitchen floor? |
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| gpslancaster says: |
I would say if you want a low maintenance floor tile then buy a Grade 4 Ceramic ... |
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| Asked by anne miller from broxbourne hertfordshire |
Washing liquid stain |
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| gpslancaster says: |
It must have been a corrosive chemical for it to damage your sealer, as such you... |
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| Asked by John Bell from Aberdeen |
Indoor fountain. Algea appears after 2 days |
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| gpslancaster says: |
Not sure which Sealer you have used from Posh floors so I can only help you so f... |
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| Asked by Richard Gardham from East Yorkshire |
Adhesive staining |
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| gpslancaster says: |
The Tiler should have used a White coloured adhesive, not a Grey one as light co... |
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| Asked by Adan from London |
Deep cleaning limestone tiles |
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| gpslancaster says: |
best to click onto this link for more info, http://www.tiledoctor.co.uk/Lim... |
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| Asked by Georgette from Pennsylvania |
Lysol bathroom cleaner on Blue-Grey honed limeston |
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| gpslancaster says: |
If it's a worktop then it will need to be polished out profesionally, however we... |
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| Asked by ADAM CAPLAN from LONDON NW11 |
I want to buy a product to clean the product |
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| TileProf says: |
Best to use Tile Doctor Pro-clean for the Limestone and apply the sealer after i... |
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| Asked by Deirdre McBride from Edinburgh |
Cracks and holes in travertine tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi There,
If the Tiler used the wrong adhesive it may not be worth getting th... |
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| Asked by Rachel Wilby from Derbyshire |
tile matching |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Rachel,
All Stones are natural, so the best answer is to get samples from ... |
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| Asked by Menachem Mehadipur from Israel |
hand made old lime stone floor |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Menechem,
Not sure whats available to you in Israel, we cant send anything... |
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| Asked by John Bell from Aberdeen |
Fountain in conservatory |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi John,
No sealer will withstand a chemical content in the water, if using C... |
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| Asked by Lyn from Dartford |
Sealant |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Lyn,
We dont recommend sealing outside, power washing is easier without a... |
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| Asked by Stephanie from Oxbdridge |
Stained limestone |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi,
Thanks for the e-mail, there are two reasons this happens, both answers r... |
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| Asked by Ed Beckett from East Cheshire |
spilt lemon juice over area of floor. Now looks du |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Ed,
Thanks for the e-mail, we have it all listed here for the cleaning pro... |
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| Asked by Rachel chapman from Milton Keynes |
Mold on grout in shower |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Rachel,
Dont have good news for you, here Limestone is a very soft sedimen... |
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| Asked by Brian from Chesterfield |
york stone headstone |
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| TileProf says: |
HI Brain,
Try some of our Oxy-pro, spray it on and scrub it in, wash wither a... |
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| Asked by Brian from Chesterfield |
york stone headstone |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the enquiry, sounds like it needs sealing, clean first w... |
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| Asked by Susan Allen from Derby |
The floor tiles in our wetroom have darkened |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Susan,
When laying a white or cream Limestone the Tiler needs to use a Whit... |
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| Asked by Susan Allen from Derby |
Discoloured tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Susan,
Did the Tiler use a White cement Based Floor adhesive as Grey Adhesi... |
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| Asked by Jules from London |
Correcting discolouration from cleaning spray |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Jules,
Not an easy one to answer if you have no experience with these sort ... |
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| Asked by Paul from Bedfordshire |
Poor Installation |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Paul,
Not an easy one, the sealer will need to be taken off as will the gr... |
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| Asked by Ann Marie from Gloustershire |
resealing |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Ann-marie, we find it depends on what sort of cleaner you use in the meantime... |
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| Asked by James from Wales |
safe cement removal |
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| TileProf says: |
Repeated question... |
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| Asked by Ryan from London |
cleaning and re-sealing |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Ryan,
We find a buffing machine with a set of twiter pads, starting with r... |
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| Asked by gary from lincolnshire |
impregnator used on limestone |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Gary,
You will need to strip off the old sealer to get rid of the drip mar... |
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| Asked by terri from australia |
removing dirty grout from sealed limestone pavers |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Terri,
You need to get hold of a sealer Remover, and follow the instruction... |
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| Asked by peter green from liverpool |
black stain on shower tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Peter,
If you have Mould then you wont get this out unless you drill it ou... |
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| Asked by Andrew from Cheshire |
Cilit Bang |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Andrew,
Best to use some Twister pads with a hand held machine starting wi... |
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| Asked by Andrew from Cheshire |
best way to treat damage caused by Cillit Bang |
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| TileProf says: |
Repeated question... |
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| Asked by christina whiting from United Kingdom |
Degradation of floor surface |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Christina,
Best to buy a buffing machine and use a set of our Twister/ burni... |
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| Asked by Elaine Suller from Surrey |
Very Dirty Floor |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Elaine,
You could try Tile Doctor Neutral cleaner for weekly cleaning, or ... |
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| Asked by Vikki Kyle from glasgow |
what is the best product to use on porcelain tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
Copied question... |
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| Asked by james ingram from cumbria |
staining on fireplace |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi James,
You will need to hire a Wet vac if you dont have one of these, and ... |
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| Asked by Kevin from essex |
Cleaning/sealing Portland stone indoors |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Kevin,
Chemicals are hit and miss on Limestone I find grinidng works well b... |
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| Asked by daniel rossington from essex |
alcohol spilt |
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| TileProf says: |
copied question... |
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| Asked by daniel rossington from essex |
alcohol spilt |
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| TileProf says: |
copied question... |
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| Asked by Margaret Folkes from London |
Leaking sealant around bath |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Margaret,
you will need a silicone for this part of the bath and Tiles, a s... |
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| Asked by Wendy Clark from Oxfordshire |
which is the best prouct to clean limestone floors |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Wendy,
Best to use a Buffing machine and a wet vac and also a set of twiste... |
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| Asked by G Powell from Surrey |
Red wine stains |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi G,
We have a product called reduxa, see link below with a vidoe showing you... |
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| Asked by Derek Brock from Perthshire |
To much sealer on tiles and left streaks |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Derek,
That wont work, once a sealer cures it either has to be removed comp... |
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| Asked by shirley fielder from todmorden |
cracking on tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Shirley,
Sounds like The Tiler didnt use a good quality flexible adhesive a... |
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| Asked by Pamela Luck from United Kingdom |
How to remove Bolognese sauce stain |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Pamela,
The sauces preservatives will have had a minor Acid content to it... |
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| Asked by Mrs Bion from Birmingham |
Nanotech enquiry |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Mrs Bion,
Think we spoke earlier, Nano-tech works as an abrasive poultice c... |
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| Asked by Sandra from Wexford, Ireland |
Cleaning and Sealing Limestone Kitchen Floor |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Sandra,
You may need to strip it all off and start again, but for now I wou... |
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| Asked by Hasmukh Mistry from GMS Ltd |
holes in limestone floor |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Hasmuth,
Some people recomend a filler such as a resin, but we find if ther... |
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| Asked by Nick from Shropshire |
Stained honed limestone tiles |
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| TileProf says: |
COPIED QUESTION... |
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| Asked by Clare from West Midlands |
best way to remove orange marks from natural stone |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Clare,
If the Orange Marks are caused by an Acid of some description, suc... |
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| Asked by vivian from cumbria |
Sealing Limestone Tiles for Power Shower Wall |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Vivian,
Got to say I wouldnt have put Limestone in a wet room, shwer wall e... |
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| Asked by Judith Stevenson from Edinburgh |
higher sheen than colour Grow? |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Judith,
If there is a textured surface then this will give the Seal and Go ... |
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| Asked by Julian from Portugal |
Crema Marfil had flood in Villa, how do we clean |
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| TileProf says: |
Hi Julian,
Sorry we cant help you on this we only cover the U.K and Ireland a... |
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