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Discuss how to clean mosaics before sealing? in the Tile Cleaning and Restoration at TilersForums; I have just grouted the tumbled travertine mosaics tonight and after grout has hardened off have just given them a clean with a damp sponge,what do i need to do ...
          
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    I have just grouted the tumbled travertine mosaics tonight and after grout has hardened off have just given them a clean with a damp sponge,what do i need to do to them yet before sealing with ltp mattstone?

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    Default Re: how to clean mosaics before sealing?

    Don't apply sealer until you have thoroughly washed off and left them to dry for at least 24 hrs. Basically make sure they are really clean and dry before applying sealer.
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    Default Re: how to clean mosaics before sealing?

    Today i finished tiling 22 m2 of travertine mosaics in a wetroom,i'm going to grout on monday then i'll not be back there for over a week and i'll seal then.my washboy will clean mine well i know
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    wow respect to you m8 i only did two vertical strips and a 1500x800 tray and i was worried to death that i'd be left with some high and some low,it was harder than i'd imagined,thats why i'm a sparky not a tiler!

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    It was a pain in the rear,i didn't tile it all in a day.I started it yesterday and even had a curved wall in there to tile all over!!
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    Default Re: how to clean mosaics before sealing?

    if you have a haze on them tomorrow, use an emulsifying pad (white scotch brite) to remove the haze before sealing

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    I used this from aquamix this week... to make sure i got 80 odd mtrs textured porcelain clean from grout polymers.

    Aqua Mix Grout Haze Cleanup - 473ml


    Aqua Mix Grout Haze Clean-Up is a safe and effective concentrated cleaner that is added to the grout cleanup water for removal cementitious grout haze and latex additive film from tile during the grout cleanup process.

    May also be used full-strength to remove light grout residue within the first 10 days after grouting.


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    Unpolished natural stone (such as granite, limestone, marble, slate, and travertine), polished granite and slate, ceramic, porcelain, quarry, saltillo, terra cotta, cement pavers, masonry surfaces, and other stone and tile surfaces.




    Price: £5.36 £6.30 Including VAT at 17.5%

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    Default Re: how to clean mosaics before sealing?

    the above is very good...

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    Wow, thanks for the advice..

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