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atec · 07-10-2008

hi, been looking at ajob today, a client has asked me to clean up a job that was done 5 months ago, its wall and floor, unglased cerimic tiles, and unglazed porceline tiles around the shower, there seems to be adhesive and grout on tiles and wont clean off. What would be the best approach here.

Atac

charlie1 · 07-10-2008

Acid cleanner and plenty of clean water. Im sure some of the guys on here will be able to point you in the direction of a more specific product.

**whitebeam** · 07-10-2008

Try this Extensive Limited > Cement Residue Remover - 1L good product

TilingLogistics · 08-10-2008

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Originally Posted by atec

hi, been looking at ajob today, a client has asked me to clean up a job that was done 5 months ago, its wall and floor, unglased cerimic tiles, and unglazed porceline tiles around the shower, there seems to be adhesive and grout on tiles and wont clean off. What would be the best approach here.

Atac

My advice is be very careful here. You will get the blame probably for any damage you cause. If its been left in that state ask yourself why? Do a test area first on one of the worst areas prior to committing to the job and charge accordingly. Its harder than what it looks especially without the correct gear and if you could just slap lithofin on it why haven't they done it.

Kev

atec · 08-10-2008

Thanks for replies, Kev point taken, cheers, i dont seem to be able to get the Lithofin stuff over here (N.Ireland) so will place a order and stock up, will be handy to have.

**brian c** · 08-10-2008

good advice KEV.

Dave-T · 08-10-2008

black or blue emulsifying pad. Every good retailer stocks them. And as whitebeam said, cement residue remover. If that doesn't work, then Cement Away is pretty much weapons grade cleaner. lol

TilingLogistics · 08-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave-T

black or blue emulsifying pad. Every good retailer stocks them. And as whitebeam said, cement residue remover. If that doesn't work, then Cement Away is pretty much weapons grade cleaner. lol

Sorry Dave but I disagree with you there. A black emulsifying pad is easily capable of scratching an unglazed tile and can do real damage if niot used with extreme care. It is more important in my mind to do a small test area with weak solution and gradually increase the strength observing dwell times.

Kev