GLAZED TILES CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Glazed Porcelain tiles are very hard wearing and generally do not require sealing. However Spirit explains how to maintain these tiles correctly |
BLUESTONE & BASALT CLEANING & SEALING Bluestone & Basalt are growing in popularity and is being used in a wide range of situations from curbing in city’s to highly polished flooring in modern homes. |
CONCRETE SURFACES & PAVERS CLEANING & SEALING Concrete pavers and floors are available in many colours and profile. As with most porous surfaces, the need for sealing should be addressed. Spirit Marble and Tile Care’s range of products facilitate ongoing maintenance and aesthetic appearance. |
GRANITE CLEANING & SEALING Granite has proven very popular and is being used in commercial and residential areas. Spirit explains a number of things you need to know before laying granite. |
LIMESTONE CLEANING & SEALING Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed more than 50% by weight of calcium carbonate. This means it is highly sensitive to acids and special care must be taken when cleaning. |
MARBLE CLEANING & SEALING Learn how to clean, seal & maintain you Marble surfaces. Also Spirit explains etching. |
POLISHED PORCELAIN CLEANING & SEALING Polished Porcelain can be one of the most difficult tiles to seal, this is because of its glass like surface and it has a very low porosity, however it still can stain easily. |
PROFILED PORCELAIN TILES CLEANING & SEALING These tiles usually have a water absorption of less than 0.05% with some less than 0.01%. However due to the surface texture they can be very difficult to maintain because they can scuff and built up with soil so easily. |
SANDSTONE CLEANING & SEALING Sandstone is a very durable formation of quartz grains (sand). Quartz grains are bound together by other minerals such as silica, calcium, clay and iron oxides. However unsealed they are like a sponge, they can stain and build up with mould very easily. |
SLATE CLEANING & SEALING Slate has been a popular flooring stone for many years. Spirit explains the different finishes that you can achieve from sealers. |
TRAVERTINE CLEANING & SEALING Travertine is a chemically deposited limestone that has taken millions of years to form. What makes the stone unique is the method of forming. This is a great stone has some natural stain resistant however sealing is still recommend. |
TERRACOTTA & TESSELLATED TILES CLEANING & SEALING Terracotta & Tessellated Tiles are a flooring of great aesthetic appeal. Sealing is a important part of maintaining these tiles. |
UNGLAZED MOSAIC TILES CLEANING & MAINTENANCE These tiles are a hard durable surface which has some non-slip properties. However they do require sealing. |
PRE-SEALING
WHY SEAL PRIOR TO LAYING? |
SURFACE COATINGS WHERE & WHEN TO USE THEM?
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