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            | Asked by Gillian from Surrey | Cloudy Surface due to Stain Protection | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi David, Thanks for the e-mail, sounds like an over application of sealer, unli... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Ken from Toronto | Haze Finish on Chinese Matte Porcelain | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | We get a lot of complaints about Chinese Porcealin, and we are based in England,... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by toni roberts from manchester | Seal Tiles before or after grouting? | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | If you mean Seal instead of Treat, then the only person who can tell you this is... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Max from Bexley | Scuff marks and Grout Haze on Porcelain | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | We have a product called Grout clean Up which will get rid of the Grout Haze, ri... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Laura from Herfordshire | Pale porcelain in Kitchen | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Best to try Tile Doctor Pro-clean, you will have to scrub the grout joints to ge... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by David from Essex | Removal of Stain Protection from Porcelain | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | It sounds like an over application, Porcelain tiles require very little if any s... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Ken from Toronto | Issues with Chinese Porcelain | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Thanks for the e-mail, we get a lot of complaints about Chinese Porcelain, and w... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Mrs Parkes from West Wales | To seal or not to seal? | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | Most Porcelain don't require a sealer, if it does it shoudl say so on the box th... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by meetu sohal from london | Dirty Porcelain tiles | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | You will need a product called Pro-clean to clean these and if they are micro po... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Jacqueline Ellis from S E London | would like some advice on cleaning dust from grout | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | Thanks for the e-mail,best to try Tile Doctor Pro-clean scrub it in with 1 to 3 ... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Daniel wicks from Northampton | Cannot remove excess adhesive after new install | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | We have a product called Grout Clean Up, but it is a very strong Acid and may da... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Sue Love from Berkshire | Tiling onto plaster recently applied | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | We are not Tilers by Trade, but I do know that it can take several weeks for a n... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by teresa from fleet, hants | patchy colored grout | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | We dont really get involved in choosing Grout colours for our customers as we ha... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by linda sherratt from merseyside | leaking patio | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | If the Tiled area was Tanked before laying the Tiles, then I would be surprised ... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by glenda gabzdyl from london | wrong grout colour | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | Aquamix Grout Colouring sounds like the answer however, its best you choose the ... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Pearse Keenan from birmingham | black grout is truning white in parts | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | you have two options really.
One; Rip up the grout and start again, using a dif... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by margaret from Cambridge | Streaky Finish after cleaning | 
        
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            | gpslancaster says: | Porcelain doesn't require a steam cleaner like the one you are using, suggest yo... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by A Orr from Surrey | Tile and Grout never look clean even after washing | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi There,
 It may be that you have a Commercial Porcealin Tile which is meant t... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Stephanie from berkshire | dots on tile surface trap dirt | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Stephanie,
  Burnishing pads are for Stone polishing really, buffing pads ar... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by R P from Harrow | Cleaning newly tiled black grout. | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi There,
 Black floor grout only goes Black when its been wetted,so a lot peop... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Damian Boys from St Albans | used bleach based cleaner :/ | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Damian,
  Thanks for the e-mail, it would be best to use a product called Ox... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Gaffar from Midlands | remove dust and Wet look for tiles | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi There,
  If you have a textured Tile then 1 or 2 thin coats of Tile Doctor H... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Joyce Blake from London | advice required on changing grout colour | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Joyce,
 We sell a good rnge of Grout colours from our website all info and a... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Chris Foggon from poole Dorset | Removing Aquamix colourant | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Chris,
  We have used this product ourselves many times, it can be nuisance ... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Carl Sperke from wetherby | best way to remove small areas of adhesive on a po | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Carl,
  If it is only a small amount try Grout clean up, apply it neat have ... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Lee Horton from Leamington spa | Epoxy grout discoloured | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Lee,
   Epoxy is great if the grout l;ines are flush to the tile, if not the... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Mr Frost from Redhill Surrey | best product to remove stains from grout and rese | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Mr Frost,
 We have a Grout Colourant Kit which you will find very useful, we... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Mr Andrew Gentle from Mid Wales | is it possible to polish the tiles down so they a | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Andrew,
  If your Tiles are Ceramic and Porcelain then you cant polish < gri... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Ingeburg Nesbitt from Calcot Nr. Reading, West Berks. | advice required on cleaning porcelain tiles | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi It depends on the Porcelain, whether it is Micro-porous, Polished, ot Texture... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by paula thomas from bridgend S Wales | cleaning solution | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | c... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Barbara from Streatham, London | Can you use porcelain tile on an outdoor patio & s | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Barbara,
  You had best check with the supplier to make sure the Tiles are f... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Sarah king from Wimborne | No longer shiney | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Sarah,
  This can happen On Very Glossy Porcelain Tiles if you are using to ... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Ingeburg Nesbitt from Calcot Nr. Reading, West Berks. | which is the best product to remove limescale? | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Ingeburg,
  I would try Grout clean up, use as instructed on the back of the... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by cheryl white from upper swansea, powys | slippery tiles | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Cheryl,
If your Tiles need an Anti-slip solution then clcik here,http://www.... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by jason from swansea | what is the best product to use on porcelain tiles | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Jason,
 Its more about the machinery than just a cleaner, for instance in  t... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Darren McCarroll from Ireland | Stains on floor | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | copied question... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Helen Matthews from Warrington | hazy cloudy effect on newly fitted porcelain | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Helen,
     Best to use Tile Doctor Remove and Go and Nano-tech mixed togeth... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Andrea from Brearley | To decide tomorrow morning- white grout or not? | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Andrea,
  Sorry we only answer these posts every few days when get a minute,... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Kate Davies from London E11 | Anti Slip Tiles - Cleaning | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | repeated question... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Steven from Uk | White biscuit  bevel showing with rectified tile, | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Steven,
  Best bet is to try a grout colourant that will stick to the edge o... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by deirdre pope from devon | not waterproof | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Deidre,
 That is quite common, it doesnt mean the grout is not fully waterpr... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Sue Thomas from France | mistaken grouting | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Grout colour is your answer, either that or rip it all out and start again, whic... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by mike moore from lancashire | prices | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Not really a Ball Park Figure, it all depends on whether there is a sealer on th... | 
        
        
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            | Asked by Malcolm Webster from Brighton | changing grout colour | 
        
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            | TileProf says: | Hi Malcolm,
 Yes yo can top up with the same colour quite eaily just make sure ... | 
        
        
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