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Hi, I have real slate tiles.
Hi, I have real slate tiles.
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Feb 26, 2020
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Hi, I have real slate tiles. Does anyone know what the orangey mark is? What's caused it? And how to remove it if possible? I love the tiles but they sure are a pain to maintain. I cant use chemicals on them as slate is a poures. Thanks in advance
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Feb 26, 2020
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That's the natural slate colour. We have these. You can buy different slates, some are black, some are multi coloured, it seems you may have an odd multicouloured one.
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it didnt used to be that colour. Maybe it's just a natural thing that happens then. Thanks
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Feb 26, 2020
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Shouldn't they be sealed?
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sealed? No i dont think so.
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apparently they do. thanks for the heads up.
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Feb 26, 2020
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Yea needs sealing to stop anything like this
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Feb 26, 2020
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Put a bit of water on a tile of leaves a dark colour for ten mins or more needs sealing
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it doesnt leave a dark colour. It dries within a few mins. But I will go and look for a sealer. I've not had it done and I've had it for 4 years.
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Feb 26, 2020
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You can buy professional tile cleaner from Homebase or B&Q specifically for this type of tile. It’s highly concentrated so you have to dilute it down with water in a bucket. I then used a builders sponge to wipe the surface a few times before rinsing clean with fresh water and a dry microfibre cloth.
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thank you. I was looking for the sealers they are so pricey. Looking for alternatives. A site is saying baby oil is just the same. I'll have to test it .
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Feb 26, 2020
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It’s the natural minerals within the slate reacting to cleaning products. As previously stated did you seal them first ? It’s also something that should be done every couple of years
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I've not sealed it at all ever. But I am going to do so, if that's what needs doing. Seems to be the case.
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topps tiles have sealers. Have a chat with them on how often it should be done. Good luck
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thank you
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Polytrol may sort that
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