Victorian encaustic tiles - can I use HG Golvpolish after Stain Stop? - TilersForums.com

[ma99]

I have been trying to clean the Victorian encaustic tiles in my hallway. I got them a lot cleaner using KF Tile Restorer, which I followed with Stain Stop. However the Stain Stop has a matt finish and I'd like them slightly shiny if possible, and to try and bring out the colours a bit more. Could I put a coat of HG Golvpolish (or whatever it is called now) on top of them, or will the Stain Stop prevent this working properly? If so would I need to remove it before using HG? Thanks for any advice.

 

[Concrete guy]

Re: Victorian encaustic tiles - can I use HG Golvpolish after Stain St

It would probably be prudent to use HG Remover (or whatever that's called now) to remove any residues before trying the Golvpolish.

We used to use Golvpolish on Saltillo and Victorian Geometrics in the early 90's, then HG brought out other specific products. It used to work quite well but needed annual maintenance at a minimum and probably more often if it's the main entrance of the property.

 

[Spud]

Re: Victorian encaustic tiles - can I use HG Golvpolish after Stain St

use lithofin multiseal it will give you the same finish as golv polish and you will be staying with the same companies products

 

[ma99]

Re: Victorian encaustic tiles - can I use HG Golvpolish after Stain St

Thanks for the advice. So I could use Multiseal on top of Stain Stop? And is it best to put another coat of stain stop on first? (at the moment I have only done 1 coat).

 

[Spud]

Re: Victorian encaustic tiles - can I use HG Golvpolish after Stain St

Try another coat of stains top if it hasn't disappeared from the surface of the tile within 10-15 minutes clean off the excess sealer with a clean lint free cloth

 

[jonnyc]

Re: Victorian encaustic tiles - can I use HG Golvpolish after Stain St

It would probably be prudent to use HG Remover (or whatever that's called now) to remove any residues before trying the Golvpolish.

We used to use Golvpolish on Saltillo and Victorian Geometrics in the early 90's, then HG brought out other specific products. It used to work quite well but needed annual maintenance at a minimum and probably more often if it's the main entrance of the property.

Strange we were working pm same type jobs early 90s but I was using different seal products