Marble Floor Photo By: Dustin Furman
Elegant bathroom photo in Baltimore

Arnaldo dal Bosco
Mid-sized trendy glass straight staircase photo in New York

RINEKWALL-RESVERATROL POLARMICROCRYSTAL COLLECTION
Inspiration for a victorian bathroom remodel in Orange County

Resin Solid Surface Option
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Phoenix

Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard second story metal railing deck design in Philadelphia with a bbq area and a pergola

Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea with multicolored walls

Garage - garage idea in Austin

Living room - transitional living room idea in Charlotte

This closet ceiling was spruced up with a metallic plaster coating on the ceiling to create a gorgeous satiny look which accentuates the chandelier and brightens the room!

A paver stone walkway was part of this backyard project.

James Walsh
Elegant bedroom photo in Toronto

Geometric mosaic tile added to this second condo bathroom floor. Organic textures with cool tones of grey and creams. Stay tuned for more development.

Modern home with a nod to the rustic cabin feel of the mountain town of McCall, Idaho. Eliza & Edison was responsible for color and material selections. Kitchen countertops

GROIN VAULT CROSS WITH CROWN MOLDING, LED LIGHTS IN THE CROWN MOLDING AND VENIETIAN PLASTER
Bedroom - modern bedroom idea in New York

This couple, who live in the seaside resort of Brighton, had purchased their house four months before Christmas and wanted to have the fantastic Terracotta tiled floor in the kitchen and conservatory looking its best before the festive period, since they had family visiting. The floor was looking washed out and it was clear the sealer had failed in the high traffic areas and was now allowing dirt to penetrate into the pores of the tile making it difficult to clean. We often get calls from new home owners keen to put their own stamp on a property shortly after moving in; stone floors rarely come with cleaning instructions so if you have a stone floor it makes sense to get in touch, so we can advise you on how best to maintain it. We provided a quote which included stripping the floor of old sealers, cleaning, oiling and then sealing it again to restore cleanliness and character to the Terracotta. There was a lot to do and two areas to clean so I anticipated it would take four days to complete. Having accepted the quote our first task upon returning to the property was to give the Terracotta tiles a deep clean and remove any remaining sealer present on the tile. This was achieved by applying a strong combination of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean and Tile Doctor NanoTech HBU to the tiles and then covering it in a plastic sheet, so it wouldn’t dry out. This method allows the products to really soak into the pores of the Terracotta and draw out the dirt. I should also mention that Pro-Clean is a very effective Tile and Grout cleaner whilst HBU enhances it by adding nano-sized cleaning particles. The plastic blanket was left in place for a few hours before being peeled off and then the cleaning products scrubbed into the tile and grout using a black pad fitted to a rotary floor machine and hand brushes. The now soiled product was rinsed off with water which was then extracted using a wet vacuum. The floor was inspected, and stubborn marks spot treated until the floor was clean. After thoroughly cleaning the Terracotta over two days, we left the floor to completely dry off over the weekend. The tiles would need to be sufficiently dry to receive fresh sealant, as excess moisture can cloud the sealant and prevent it from working correctly. When we returned to the property, we proceeded to apply Tile Doctor Stone Oil to the tiles. Stone Oil is a sealer which restores the colour and texture of tiled floors, as well as mechanical strength once cured. We applied a single coat of the Stone Oil before topping it up with multiple coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go, a topical sealer which provides a high-quality sheen finish to help accentuate the appearance of the Terracotta tiles as well as adding protection. You can see the results of the restoration below. The couple were so impressed that they have now agreed to have Tile Doctor visit once a year (at a fraction of the cost of the original restoration) to complete a maintenance clean. This will make sure this Terracotta is always looking at its best! Mick Conlon East Sussex Tile Doctor

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