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brian2me
11-10-2006, 07:32 AM
Just looking for some advice with regard to cleaning Chinese slate. I got the slate layed a year ago and I think that it wasnt sealed before it was grouted. As a result the floor always looks dirty. It was a solvent based sealant that was used. Can anyone give some advice? (would save me a lot of headaches from wife) :bang:
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Davestone
11-10-2006, 02:19 PM
A pic would help us, but the easiet remedy might be to try an enhancing sealer, to blend it in after a cleaning with a stone cleaner and brush.Also some stone cleaners leave a nice sheen on the surface, like Butchers brand.
Big AL
11-10-2006, 03:59 PM
when I was younger, I dated a "dirty Chinese slate"...she broke my heart. :yeah:

sorry, just couldn't resist.
:devil:
Tool Guy - Kg
11-10-2006, 05:07 PM
Brian,

Can you clarify...
Tile was installed,
Then grouted, but not cleaned 100%,
Then the tile/hazy grout mess was sealed over with a solvent based sealer?

Is this right? :scratch:
Trask
11-10-2006, 07:04 PM
I think he's saying he sealed in the grout in the crevices ect.
brian2me
11-13-2006, 02:35 AM
Thanks for your replies and just to clarify
1- Tile was layed and not properly cleaned when it was layed or
2- When sealing the tile the grout smugged the tile causing a haze on the tile

I would imagine that I might have to remove the sealant but think that this might be a messy job. Can I avoid this.
Davestone: whats an enhanced sealer? The finish doesnt have to be 100% but would like to get the dirty look off the tile so that might be the answer.