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Tile Doctor LtdThis Indian Sandstone Patio in Bolton-Le-Sands near Lancaster had not been cleaned successfully for several years. Although the owner had power washed it on occasion, that won’t rid you of Black Spot, Mould, Lichen etc and this will build-up over the years. It does clean the stone up to a certain standard but at some point, it will need further treatment.
My client had now reached this point and decided to give Tile Doctor a call to have it renovated. We discussed the Patio which ran around the house and calculated that it measured approximately 60m2. With the measurements and a summary of the issues I was able to work out a quote which they were happy to accept.
To improve the appearance of the stone I started by giving it a power wash to remove the general grime and dirt. I used a top of the range Karcher Pressure Washer for this which can apply up to 20 bars of pressure. The machine also comes with a spinner attachment results in a much more even clean than simply using the spray head.
The patio was left to dry for thirty minutes before applying neat Tile Doctor Patio & Brick Driveway Cleaner. Please note this is a very powerful product meant for professional use so if you’re using it always wear gloves and protective glasses. You leave it on the stone for ten minutes or longer before working it in. The directions on the back of the bottle say recommend leaving it for two to four hours, but its general advice. Personally, I find it is best to test the timing on a small inconspicuous area first, leave it on for say ten minutes then add a bit of water, scrub the surface and if the Black Spot disappears then that is all the time you need. If the stain is stubborn, increase the time. The two to four hour recommendation is really for difficult Black Spots that have become ingrained into the stone and then the product needs longer to digest the stain before it can work.
Once that was done, I used the power washer on low pressure to wash the products off the stone and into the sewerage drain, a wet vacuum comes in handy for this. Don’t dispose of it into the grass or planting areas as the strong chemicals in the product could upset them. Many properties have a soak away to capture rainwater from gutters, so you need to make sure it’s the sewage drain you are using.
As you can see on the pictures, this product really does work and got rid of the Black Spot completely. To maintain the patio a regular jet wash was recommended, the household versions are ideal for keeping it clean and tidy.
Due to the size of the Sandstone patio the whole process took around six hours to complete. Once done though the patio looked transformed and was all ready for a barbeque and some guests. Hopefully, it will stop raining long enough for this to happen.
Russell Taylor
Lancashire Tile Doctor
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AGM Home Store, LLCSleek in design, and highly functional shower heads, these shower heads were meant for people who want one thing: an amazing and relaxing shower experience without unnecessary frills. Luxury, quality, and beautiful design, all come together with our Rain Therapy Collection.
Phoenix ProjectsTwo-tier deck with wrap-around stairs and built-in planter. Lighting in stair risers. Enclosed.
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Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.This expansive 2 level, pressure treated deck enjoys several different entertainment and relaxing areas. Designed and built by Atlanta Decking (family owned with over 35 years of experience).
The Home Budget Houseware IncThis new luxurious shower panel is one of the best shower panels you can find in the market. It qualifies under the ISO-9001 standard, which can only be acquired by products that went through strict quality control and product inspection. The body of the shower panel is made of high quality aluminum alloy. It comes with several functions, including an overhead shower, a multi-functional hand-held showerhead, 8 body massage nozzles, and a tub spout. Two controllers are added to control the functions and water temperature. By buying this unique and lavishing shower panel, you would be able to enjoy a higher level of showering experience after everyday’s hard work!
* Item Size: 132 x 26 x 9cm (52"H x 10"W x 3.5”D)
* Package Size: 138 x 33 x 19cm (55”H x 13”W x 8”D)
* Gross Weight 32lbs
* Includes a rainfall shower head, a multi-functional handheld showerhead, a tub spout, 8 adjustable body nozzles, and temperature display
* Shower panel frame is made of aluminum alloy
* 5mm mirror like tempered glass surface
* Lightweight and durable
* Unique massage panel is designed for flat wall installation
* Comes with chrome-plated brass hose
* Standard plumbing connection
* Hose of shower panel will be connected to water pipe fitting directly
* Reinforced pipes on back
* Temperature display is powered by battery
* The minimum pressure required is 28 psi and maximum pressure required 72 psi
* Offer 1 year limited parts warranty from the date of purchase
* All functions work independently to ensure proper water pressure
* Easy installation, come with all standard installation accessories
* In stock and ship out in 1-2 business days
If there are any questions regarding this item or if you have any issues after purchase, please feel free to contact us and we are more than happy to assist you!
Tile Doctor LtdRecently I visited a client in the town of Maidenhead, Berkshire who needed assistance restoring a very dirty pitted Limestone tiled floor which had suffered over the years due to poor maintenance choices. The pressures of a busy family life had, understandably, prevented my client from undertaking regular cleaning and the products and methods used for cleaning were by and large unsuitable for this type of natural stone. In addition, the pits in the tiles had been filled with grout; however, they were not flush to the tile and therefore a large amount of soil had collected in the pockets. The result was a Limestone tiled floor in considerably poor condition that was increasingly difficult to keep clean.
My client had tried and tried to get the floor clean, using methods such as scrubbing with toothbrushes, steam cleaners, and mopping – but they weren’t getting anywhere! I explained to my client that steaming is, in fact, one of the worst cleaning systems to use on natural stone floors. Steam not only damages sealers, it also thins out greasy soils. Some of these soils are absorbed onto the domestic microfiber pads, however a lot of the soil becomes thinner allowing it to penetrate deeper into the pours of the stone and grout. This in itself starts the vicious circle to rapidly soiled and dirty tiles and grout. This happens because the grease soils magnetise dirt!
My first task in the cleaning process was to mix a strong solution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean, which is a high alkaline cleaner. This solution was applied liberally across the entire Limestone tiled floor and grout. It was allowed to dwell for 30-40 minutes, giving it time to seep into the stone to get underneath and lift the ingrained dirt to the surface. During this time, I scrubbed the grout lines using a specialist stiff grout brush. The Limestone tiles were then scrubbed with heavy mechanical rotary agitation machine.
I then gave the floor a thorough rinse using the latest in cleaning and capture technology, which involves firing hot water at high pressure in a spinning motion across the floor, in effect blasting away the ingrained soils from the grout and pitting in the limestone. The high pressure is delivered from a system mounted inside my van which also contains waste tanks to capture the extracted soiled water.
After being allowed to dry thoroughly for 24 hours, I returned to seal the floor with Tile Doctor Colour Grow which would have brought out the deep colours in the stone, however after discussing the options with the client it became clear that they wanted to keep the floor looking as light as possible so Tile Doctor Ultra Seal was applied. Ultra Seal is a natural look impregnating sealer that soaks into the pores of the stone and protects it from within.
The floor now looks fantastic and the sealer should ensure it remains looking that way for some time to come and before leaving I made sure to provide my client with some professional maintenance advice.
Tim Colenutt
Berkshire Tile Doctor
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AGM Home Store, LLCSleek in design, and highly functional shower heads, these shower heads were meant for people who want one thing: an amazing and relaxing shower experience without unnecessary frills. Luxury, quality, and beautiful design, all come together with our Rain Therapy Collection.
Edwardsville Window Cleaning & Power WashingEdwardsville Window Cleaning & Power Washing is a local Pressure Washing Service, Window Cleaning Service, and Gutter Cleaning Service located in Edwardsville, IL. We specialize in commercial window cleaning, residential window cleaning, power washing, concrete cleaning, driveway cleaning, patio cleaning, porch cleaning, and more. We offer regular service plans for both residential and commercial customers, and serve clients all over Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Alton, Troy, Collinsville, and the surrounding areas in Metro East Illinois & Madison County. 618-249-4999
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.This expansive 2 level, pressure treated deck enjoys several different entertainment and relaxing areas. Designed and built by Atlanta Decking (family owned with over 35 years of experience).
Hatfield CreationsRetaining wall added to the front of the property to hold back soil, and add a planting bed for a privacy hedge along the top of the wall.
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Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard retaining wall landscape in Vancouver.
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Large beautiful pressure treated deck designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence. This project features multi-levels for optimal entertainment.
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