Outdoor Tiled Bistro Table - Needs Some Rejuvenation - TilersForums.com

[KevinH]

Hello,

We've got a small bistro table which sits outside all year round. It's seen two winters (if you can call what we've just had a winter).

The tiles are looking abit flat and I would like some advice on what would be best to brighten up their appearance. There is no damage to the tiles nor grout.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Thanks - Kevin

 

[Rich Midge]

Lithofin Wexa would be my first choice here. Fully wet the table with the product and leave it wet a good ten minutes or so. Don't let it dry out and don't be in a rush to start scrubbing. Wexa will lift alot of dirt just sitting there. After ten minutes or so use a soft emulsifying pad, always rinse well with lots of clean water. Give it 4 days or so to fully dry then seal with an impregnator, Lithofin Stainstop or DryTreat Original are my preferences.

 

[Lithofin BOB]

The wexa is a great starting point, if you have green or spore in the grout , once you have de greased with the wexa . after this, if required use lithofin outdoor cleaner to finish off, 10-15 min saturation and scrubbing , this will kill off the spore and may lighten the grouted and stone areas. Impregnate as above after drying

 

[White Room]

The wexa is a great starting point, if you have green or spore in the grout , once you have de greased with the wexa . after this, if required use lithofin outdoor cleaner to finish off, 10-15 min saturation and scrubbing , this will kill off the spore and may lighten the grouted and stone areas. Impregnate as above after drying

Don't mean to digress from the OP, would Wexa be good for a patio with coloured concrete which needs a clean Bob.

 

[Lithofin BOB]

Evening ,If general dirt and grimes , yes, can dilute wexa up to 1-5 and test
If green or black algae or leaf tannins/ stains ,I would use and test the outdoor cleaner, says to use that neat , I would test up to 1-4 , dependant on contamination -and it may go further for you.

 

[Rich Midge]

Evening ,If general dirt and grimes , yes, can dilute wexa up to 1-5 and test
If green or black algae or leaf tannins/ stains ,I would use and test the outdoor cleaner, says to use that neat , I would test up to 1-4 , dependant on contamination -and it may go further for you.

Would Algex be suitable? Used it years back at the in law's, seemed miraculous stuff at the time.

 

[One Day]

Even if you use a product neat, you'll get better results applying it to wet surfaces.

 

[Lithofin BOB]

The Algex , I would use on pure green algae , dilute and watering can over the stone and leave , yes still great stuff

 

[KevinH]

Many thanks for the useful advice. Much appreciated.