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    Evening folks,
    What do you find is best for washing down slate prior to sealing?

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    Default Re: cleaning slate

    Clean water...

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    Thanks Dave

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    Short answer i know but thats all you need really......make sure it is dry and clean before you seal it....

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    Clean Water with a capful of Aqua Mix Grout Haze Cleanup in

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    A while since I've done slate or 'normal' tiling but nothing but clean water and a good sponge. A real sponge (karl dahm, bal etc) not one of those washboy sponges, ensure rung out really often and you'll have no problems.

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    Default Re: cleaning slate

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    Evening folks,
    What do you find is best for washing down slate prior to sealing?
    Personally I use FILA grout film remover (extra strong) for stoneware, but only when washing off the excess grout.

    Prior to grouting I just use clean water and lots of it!

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    I use Fila grout remover from topps, added to water, one to one.............sorted

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    Thanks guys, that'll be my first job in the morning!

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    Thanks guys, that'll be my first job in the morning!

    Don't forget the pics dodger....please..

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    I'll see what i can do matey! thanks again

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