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The Difference between Topical and Penetrating Sealers Explained Stone Sealers for Quartz, Travertine, Marble and Limestone Quick summary: A topical sealant sits on the surface of the stone; penetrating sealers fill stone pores by penetrating the surface. Surface Porosity and Permeability Porosity, the measurement of tiny open spaces or pores in a stone compared to its solid volume, varies among different types of stones. Igneous stones generally have low porosity, while metamorphic and sedimentary stones tend to have higher porosity due to the presence of tiny grains that, even when tightly compacted, leave gaps. On the other hand, permeability, although related, is distinct from porosity. Permeability refers to a material's ability to transmit fluids. In the case of stones, fluids transmit through pores and capillary structures present within the stone. Thus, if a material is both porous and permeable, it is more capable of absorbing liquids and other substances. While this can have advantages in terms of water filtration, it can be problematic when it comes to items like countertops that can absorb water and acidic liquids. This absorption can weaken the stone, leading to fractures or breakage. Compared to other common countertop materials, granite exhibits relatively low porosity, although it still possesses some. On the other hand, limestone and sandstone are highly porous and readily absorb liquids, making them susceptible to etching and wearing away when exposed to acids. Continue reading →

          Best Tile and Grout Cleaners UK - 5 Stone Floor Cleaning and Refurbishment Liquids and Gels Tiling Logistics has composed a list of the 5 best tile cleaners for stone and tile surfaces. Whether it is porcelain or ceramic, indoor or outdoor or commercial or domestic, this list will inform you in on the best choices to buy with UK delivery for England, Wales and Scotland. 1. Tile Stone Grout Cleaner - SRP X-Treme Heavy Duty 2. Concentrated Tile Grout and Stone Cleaner - Fila PS87 Pro 3. Tiles Restorer, Flooring Heavy Duty Oil and Grease Remover - LTP Grimex 4. Tiled Flooring Heavy Traffic Degreaser -  Faber Deep Degreaser 5. Interior and Exterior Stone Stripping Tile Cleaner Eco Friendly -  Ecoprotec Intensive Cleaner Choosing Alkaline and Acid Tile and Stone Flooring Cleaning Supplies Before seeing what we have to offer and making any purchases, you know that the type of material you're cleaning should correlate with the cleaning solution you choose. Using the correct product provides the best results, so choose an acid or alkaline cleaning solution that matches your substrate. This next bit may take a little research to verify whether your tiles, flooring, walls or surfaces are alkaline or acid-sensitive. If you are having trouble decerning what type of material your surfaces are made of, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are always here to help - speak to our experts on 0121 773 9129 Monday to Friday between 08:30 am and 16.30 pm for friendly advice. If you are looking for answers outside of office hours (evenings, Saturdays and Sundays) send us a message online and we promise to respond the very next working day. Furthermore, our blog contains countless tile cleaning and surface restoration product recommendations written by our fully trained staff. Due to this, choosing the best tile cleaner for you can be easier than you think. When you're ready, visit our deep cleaning range for the best tile and grout cleaners. Continue reading →

How to Clean Victorian Tiles Walls and Floors - Refurbish Edwardian Flooring with Specialist Supplies   There have been a number of posts recently relating to cleaning Victorian & Edwardian Geometric and Encaustic floors. Quite often we receive calls from customers who have been lucky enough to acquire a British Victorian home or property that boasts a plethora of period features, usually including authentic tiles on the flooring, walls and around old fireplaces (vertical surfaces). During the Victorian era, it was customary to tile most surfaces around the home, including the hallway floors as a first welcome to guests.  Intricate and colourful patterns decorate these hallways, even using encaustic tiles. Porch floors and walls were also tiled with skirting, dado, and feature tiles in eye-catching designs. In contrast, bathrooms and kitchen walls were adorned with plainer hues of off-white as a contrast. It's also common to see Victorian and Edwardian garden paths decorated with chequerboard tile designs with a border. Continue reading →

Clean, Degrease and Restore Stone Tiles - Multi-Surface Cleaning Products Find the best tile cleaners to degrease, clean and restore Basaltina, Cotto, Travertine, Terracotta, Cement flooring, Quartz, Porphyry, Granite stone tiles, Limestone, Marble surfaces, and agglomerate tiling. Industrial oily garage concrete floors and large-scale restaurant hard stone tiles are no match for our expertise and supply of the best surface floor and grout cleaning products, accessories and even grinding machines for professional restoration and on-site floor restoration training in Birmingham. Whether it's in the home or for domestic properties, a multi-surface floor cleaner is always good to have on hand. You know that different materials have different properties and these properties make the product you clean them with very important. Fortunately, here at Tiling Logistics, we offer a range of multi-surface cleaning agents for use on a range of stone and tile surfaces. Continue reading for just some of our top picks. Continue reading →

How to Seal Limestone Tiles   After discovering the many benefits of this product in our Faber Limestone Densifier blog, you know exactly when and why you need this impregnating sealer. In this blog, I will explain how to use Faber Limestone Densifier to seal and harden limestone surfaces. Additionally, this lime-based surface strengthener assists in the polishing process, so I will explain how to use it for this situation as well. Continue reading →

How to: Protect Natural Stone Surfaces from Staining and Water Damage Due to their appearance and versatility, natural stone surfaces are commonly found in all kinds of household and commercial properties. However, the fantastic appearance and colour you desire will fade if not properly protected. To preserve the appearance of natural stone surfaces and protect them from water damage, you need an impregnating sealer. There is no better choice than Faber MA 90 Wet-look Colour Enhancing Impregnator. Water damage is especially an issue for absorbent surfaces, but worry not, Faber MA 90 excels in protecting these types of materials.  Continue reading →

Faber Disycott: Why End of Installation Cleaning is Important? Even without reading the Tiling Logistics blog, you already know that maintenance cleaning is essential after installing any surface. However, not every cleaning product is suitable for this task. Fortunately, Faber Disycott is just the product you need. In this blog, I will explain exactly why you need Faber Disycott and why end-of-installation cleaning is important.  Continue reading →

People often ask me the best way to clean grout? There is a very simple formula to make a fantastic job of cleaning grout each and every time, it’s called pre wetting. I find it incredulous that many people struggle to clean grout effectively yet, they all without exception make the same mistakes by either trying to clean grout when the floor is dry, without pre wetting, or they try to clean grout using a pad instead of a brush.

How to Deep Clean Stone Tiles - Remove Wax, Grease, Oil and More   You already know that without the proper care and attention, tiles and grout become overrun with countless tough-to-remove residues and substances. In these cases, your first choice would be to turn to the ol' reliable cleaner under the sink but unfortunately, that just won't be enough for the necessary deep clean. You need SRP X-Treme Heavy Duty TIile and Grout Cleaner to get rid of stubborn and long-standing build-ups of dirt, residue and grime.  Continue reading →

Faber No Smog Gel - How to Remove Smoke Stains from Exterior Surfaces Exterior decoration is a great way to personalise outdoor areas and make them more aesthetically pleasing. However, in an exterior setting, surfaces are left vulnerable to the elements. These elements include smoke and smog. This is especially true for surfaces adjacent to outdoor fireplaces, barbeques and wood burners. Smoke and smog leave surfaces degraded and blackened. If this issue is affecting your exterior surfaces, here is why you need Faber No Smog Gel to remove smoke stains.  Continue reading →