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24-07-2008
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hi all,
this is my first thread on this forum and am looking for an expert opinion on the B&Q 60 x 60 tiles.
I have bought the milk chocolate tiles and the grumpy man in the shop told me that I need to seal them. I have searched the forums and there are so many different opinions of whether or not you should seal them.
My builder is saying that I don't need to seal them but this is because I think he can't be botherd. He has already started to lay them today (nor grouting) and I am not sure whether to be on the safe side I should just seal them.
What do you think? If so what shall I use and long do you think it will take to do about 26 square meters?
Any help appreciated...
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25-07-2008
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you need to seal these tiles.firstly you need to use a degreaser on them applied with scourer then seal/impregnate them if done properly they good tiles if not a nightmare.depending on cuts and layout how long it wiil take poss 2 days.hope this helps | | |
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25-07-2008
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yes seal them ,it tells you to do so on the side of the packaging,seal with a suitable polished porcelain sealer...i use SOVEREIGN sealer for these tiles and they are fine,apply with a roller and then buff off the film with a clean dry cloth. | | |
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25-07-2008
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#4 | | Guest | Re: Porcelain tiles (B&Q) | |
ive use them a few time now without any problems | | |
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25-07-2008
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did you seal them paul | | |
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25-07-2008
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Originally Posted by brian c  did you seal them paul | aye after i,d fixed and grouted
i posted some photos on here | | |
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25-07-2008
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did you not have any probs at all even with the odd spot of ady being on the tile for a short period?I have found that this causes staining. | | |
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25-07-2008
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Originally Posted by brian c did you not have any probs at all even with the odd spot of ady being on the tile for a short period?I have found that this causes staining. | nop no problem attall | | |
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25-07-2008
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thats a first ,what about calibrstion? 598mm,600mm,etc my mate had a nightmare with calibration and staining last week and i also have a job soon with these tiles.(cheap for a reason imo) | | |
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26-07-2008
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Originally Posted by brian c thats a first ,what about calibrstion? 598mm,600mm,etc my mate had a nightmare with calibration and staining last week and i also have a job soon with these tiles.(cheap for a reason imo) | well all i can say is i must ave got a good batch
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26-07-2008
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nice job Paul,so you sealed them after fixing and grouting and the tiles never stained,what about the wax film on them did you remove that,(.wax remover) | |
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| Re: Porcelain tiles (B&Q) | |
Thanks everyone!
My plan is to lay, grout and then seal! any particular impregnator recommended?
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