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Asked by Ian from Chester Red Tile Paint on Quarry Tiles
TileProf says: Hi Ian, you will need a product called Tile Doctor Remove and Go to remove the P...

Asked by Rasheeda Dawson from Wolverhampton Grouting reclaimed Victorian Quarry tiles
TileProf says: All you can do at this point is try some Acid, such as Grout Clean Up http:...

Asked by peter east from woking Vintage Quarry Tile floor problems
TileProf says: It does sound like a Damp problem, you can do what you have suggested and rip it...

Asked by kevin jones from ohio, usa Mixed results with Quarry Tile appearance
TileProf says: If the Quarry Tiles were not sealed before grouting the Epoxy could have got int...

Asked by Ruth from Northampton Quarry tiles discovered under carpet
TileProf says: You Would require Tile Doctor Pro-clean http://www.tiledoctor.co.uk/TileGro...

Asked by craig from bristol Quarry Tile Problem
TileProf says: Seal and Go does not work with other Sealers and Polishers, all you will need is...

Asked by Carole nelson from Essex Dryed cement
TileProf says: Best to use Tile Doctor Pro-clean for the initial cleaning then Remove and Go to...

Asked by Mr. G. Entwistle from East Anglia Removal of polyurathane and resealing.
TileProf says: Use Tile Doctor Remove and Go mixed 50/50 with Tile Doctor Nano-clean, apply to ...

Asked by Jenny Hands from Stoke on Trent 100yr old quarry tile
gpslancaster says: Recommend you use Remove and Go and Nano-clean mixed together 50/50 and brushed ...

Asked by Amanda Pointon from Cheshire 1850's tiles with paint and glue w
gpslancaster says: Use Tile Doctor Remove and Go mixed 50/50 with Nano-clean, apply to the Tiles an...

Asked by Peter Warburton from East Horsley, Surrey Clean tile polish from front step
gpslancaster says: Thanks for the e-mail try a strong solution of Tile Doctor Pro-clean (mixed 3 to...

Asked by Rod Bond from Shropshire Staining
gpslancaster says: Sometimes a stain has to be treated as a stain and wont come out whatever you tr...

Asked by David Brooke from Thirsk stained even after repeated cleaning
gpslancaster says: You may not get a great result from cleaning or sealing if you have a visible da...

Asked by susan ferara from hamton, london cleaning and sealing needs
gpslancaster says: Follow the link below for all the information you need on maintaining your tiles...

Asked by Jo Evans from Peterborough Black mark removal
gpslancaster says: Best to try a Strong Alkaline cleaner such as Tile Doctor Pro-clean http://...

Asked by Angela Walker from Glasgow Dull black galaxy tiles
gpslancaster says: You will need to use our Polishing system on these Tiles as Sealers don't last o...

Asked by kate dillon from Ceredigion do we pull up floor
gpslancaster says: Your builder is right about the Damp proof course, however I would let the Tiled...

Asked by Amanda from Leicestershire Tiles under carpet caked in bitumen, glue and dirt
gpslancaster says: Try a 50/50 mix of Nano-clean and Remove and Go, leave in place for at least an ...

Asked by Shan from Swindon How should we restore them?
gpslancaster says: Sounds more Like a Traditional Victorain Tile than a Standard Quarry Tile, so I ...

Asked by ian from scotland sealants?
gpslancaster says: Best to try a Topical Sealer such as Tile Doctor Seal and Go, which will give th...

Asked by James from Eastbourne Salt stains
gpslancaster says: Thanks for the e-mail, it sounds like the Quarry Tiles were Sealed, if so the sa...

Asked by claire briggs from lisburn quarry tile restoration
gpslancaster says: I would use Tile Doctor Remove and Go for the paint splashes, Grout Clean Up for...

Asked by Ann Griggs from Maidenhead How long before it is possible to walk on floor
gpslancaster says: It sounds like something has gone wrong here, were not that familiar with all of...

Asked by Craig from Midlands Tile Restoration
gpslancaster says: Thanks for the e-mail, best to click onto this link for more information on Quar...

Asked by Graham Jones from Market harborough Sugar soap splashes
gpslancaster says: The only solution is to take all the old sealer off and start again, go to this ...

Asked by terry mccarthy from romford essex smell/dirtylooking
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Asked by Mrs Strong from Oxfordshire Advice needed
TileProf says: Hi, sorry for the late reply, best to try Tile Doctor Pro-clean for cleaning the...

Asked by Charlotte from Coventry Red paint on tiles!
TileProf says: Hi There, Best to try Remove and Go firt apply it neat and leave it for an hou...

Asked by john ferguson from Cambridge Bitumen on quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi John, You will need a wet pick up I would try the Remove and Go and Nnao-...

Asked by marie bennett from nuneaton, Warwickshire needing sealed
TileProf says: Hi There, If you wet the Tiles with a slightly damp sponge then this will gi...

Asked by Amy Money from Lincolnshire Paint and glue on tiles
TileProf says: Hi Amy, The process we use is by using Remove and Go and a product called Nano...

Asked by Richard Whyte from Whitchurch, Cardiff Striations on tiles
TileProf says: Hi Richard, This may or may not come out, but the process we use is by using ...

Asked by Mary Norton from leighton buzzard what do you recommend to remove an olive oil stain
TileProf says: Remove and Go. http://www.tiledoctor.co.uk/Remover.html...

Asked by Dai from West Wales colour
TileProf says: Hi Dai, Seal and Go is the right sealer for Quarry Tiles, it will lift the col...

Asked by Mrs Reynolds from Devon Grease stains on Quarry Tiles
TileProf says: Hi Mrs Reynolds, It may be best to use a Steamer, but first I would put down ...

Asked by janie ashforth from corby restore
TileProf says: Hi Janie, Best to floow the link below to answer that question in full. Re...

Asked by Hayley from Cheshire underlay stains on quarry tiles
TileProf says: Repeated question...

Asked by cross from ampthill red and black tiles
TileProf says: Hi Mr Cross, We have all the info you need listed at the link below, it will ...

Asked by Ann S from Northants White patches
TileProf says: Hi Ann, Thanks for the post, sounds like the Tile Cleaners either didnt do a ...

Asked by david hargrave from stroud chipped quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi David, Best to fill with a floor based grout, this will get rid of the bla...

Asked by david hargrave from stroud chipped quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi David, If you cant replace the Tiles then the next best otion is to fill t...

Asked by George MacArthur from Northampton Need to remove concrete, paint off quarry tiles
TileProf says: Copied question...

Asked by Dinah Drazin from South west London General grime and wear and tear
TileProf says: Hi Dianh, All the Tiles we deal with < apart from Most Porcealins and all the ...

Asked by Shankar from Birmingham Glue over quarry tile
TileProf says: Hi Shankar, Not heard of Thermophilic Tiles before or have ever come across...

Asked by Jason from chingford, E4 best way to remove cement and residue from quarry
TileProf says: Hi Jason, Thanks for the e-mail, best to use Grout clean up neat on Cement an...

Asked by greensmith from kilmarnock cleaning patio tiles
TileProf says: Hi Greensmith, Thanks for the e-mail, however havent come across Goldleaf Til...

Asked by Mr Wilson from North Lancashire LA6 2RE Cleaning
TileProf says: Hi Mr Wilson, Thanks for the e-mail, we have all the info you need listed on ...

Asked by Carol Richardson from Kent White deposits
TileProf says: Hi Carol, You could use a weak Acid and scrub it in neat, not sure what Acid...

Asked by Annette Hood from Surrey cleaning
TileProf says: Hi Annette, Thanks for the e-mail, we have a sealed called Colour Grow which ...

Asked by Maureen from N.Ireland quarry tile floor was laid in a church 100 yrs ago
TileProf says: Hi Maureen, follow this link, for more info on how to clean and seal old Quarry ...

Asked by Linda from Doncaster light spots on tiles
TileProf says: Hi Linda, Not sure whaty you have cleaned the Quarrys with but whatever you u...

Asked by Gill from Hampshire Tiles covered with leveling compound
TileProf says: Hi Gill, If its a cement based leveling compound and not a latex one then the...

Asked by Peter Tummon from London Sticky residue
TileProf says: Hi Peter, Sounds like there is some old wax or sealer trapped in the Tiles, b...

Asked by K PATERSON from STRANRAER red and black tiles that have film of glue
TileProf says: Hi K, We come across this problem a lot, the best thing to use is a combinati...

Asked by louise from warrington, cheshire How to clean a 100years of grime from quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi Louise, Remove and Go and Nnao-tech Ultra-clean mixed in together 50/50 wil...

Asked by colin moull from broadstairs kent building damage
TileProf says: Hi Colin, Seal and Go is a Satin finish sealer, so 4 coats of this would be id...

Asked by Brian Dean from Sutton Coldfield Grout Stain
TileProf says: Hi Brian, Not sure what tiles you have laid down, but if they are ceramic, po...

Asked by christina Emerson from Twickenham Removing cementitious mortar from recalimed tiles
TileProf says: Hi Christina, The grinder is good for the sides and backs, we use this oursel...

Asked by anne hanagarth from gloucestershire advice on cleaning
TileProf says: Hi Tried calling but it was engaged, you would best to click onto the link below...

Asked by Simon from Norfolk Sealing
TileProf says: Hi Simon, First I would hire a Wet vac machine if you dont have one and then ...

Asked by Jane & Isabel from York thick cement and bitumen
TileProf says: Hi Jane, Not an easy one, I would maybe try some of our Remove and Go mixed 5...

Asked by Fred Hancock from United Kingdom Water mark
TileProf says: Hi Fred, The quarry tiles are either very old and dont have a Damp proof membr...

Asked by John from Carter Removal of screed from quarry tiles
TileProf says: copied question...

Asked by John from Carter Removal of screed from quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi John, The only answer is to either whaker plate it and hopefully the vibra...

Asked by Paul Hooper from Norwich Grout Colour
TileProf says: copied question...

Asked by paula lloyd from south ruislip lino glued down 2 years ago-glue stuck on tiles
TileProf says: Hi Paula, Its not an easy job, if hot water works I would try a steamer, but y...

Asked by paula lloyd from south ruislip the glue tohold lino on the tiles is hard+thick
TileProf says: Hi Paula, If the glue is Cement then the Remove and Go or the Grout clean up w...

Asked by Reina James from Hassocks Varnishing Quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi Reina, Varnishing will make the smell worse as it happens as the chemicals...

Asked by bridget jones from tamworth old scratched tiles
TileProf says: Hi Bridget, Best to check out our link for cleaning and sealing quarry Tiles,...

Asked by Diane Fathers from Lincolnshire Limescale on quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi Diane, Best to try an Acid such as Grout clean up, follow the instructions ...

Asked by Traude Graham from Northern Ireland sealing needed?
TileProf says: Hi Traude, Best to Tile first, then grout, then clean them and seal them, Qua...

Asked by Fleur Howard from London which product do you recommend to remove bitchumen
TileProf says: Hi Fleur, There isnt one that I know off that works completely, you could try ...

Asked by Karina from Robinson Restoring red and black Victorian quarry tiles
TileProf says: Hi We recommend Tile Doctor Seal and Go it is breathable but the Tiles need to b...

Asked by Mrs Pearce from Manchester Need cleaning
TileProf says: Hi Mrs Pearce, Al the info you need for these Tiles will be on the link below,...

Asked by M Owen from Harrogate Damaged 100 year old quarry tiles.
TileProf says: Hi Spoke to your wife earlier, mentioned filling cracks with a flexible floor gr...

Asked by David Feldman from London Dull worn porch tiles
TileProf says: You can use a solvent based Matt Sealer which is fine for inside and outside are...

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