TILE CARE & MAINTENANCE


stains; after sponging up the stain allow the product to sit for around 30 minutes to enable absorption into the powder. Any surfaces that have been treated with Fullers Earth may need to be resealed.


RENOVATION As with many things, signs of wear will start to show the more something is used or exposed to traffic. It is important to remember that sealed floors in any environment will require periodic maintenance and complete renovation over time. If the floor is starting to accumulate grime and stains alongside a lack of shine to the finish, this indicates that the surface needs to be renovated. These signs signify that the seal on the surface is wearing, therefore the absorbency is increasing and with that comes a higher risk of damage.


It’s highly likely that the flooring seal will not wear evenly, this makes it all the more important that the flooring is intensively cleaned to remove any remaining seal before a new one is applied. As mentioned, it’s good practice to seek advice on which product is best suited to the material to determine the type of sealant remover that is used.


AFTERCARE AND


EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE Once a surface is newly laid or renovated it’s worthwhile to allow the protection of the surface to last for as long as possible before it is due for renovation again. The effectiveness of the seal can be reduced with the repeated use of regular floor cleaning products. To prolong the life of a protective seal, specialist aftercare cleaner should be used and strong bleach cleaners avoided. The use of protective mats under heavy furniture and floor mats in high footfall areas such as doorways can help to enhance the longevity of the flooring seal, in turn keeping your floor protected for longer.


Overall, if given the correct care and attention, tiles can have a long lifetime and remain to be a great finish for any environment.


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“IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT


SEALED FLOORS IN ANY ENVIRONMENT WILL REQUIRE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND


COMPLETE RENOVATION OVER TIME.”


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