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Evening folks,
What do you find is best for washing down slate prior to sealing?
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Thanks Dave | | |
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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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Originally Posted by dodger  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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Originally Posted by dodger 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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