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You have never seen your residential or commercial tile and grout shine like this---maybe not even when it was new!!!
- Inspect tile - PROCEDURE
- Determine if tile is man-made or natural.
- Determine how porous the tile is.
- Determine the scratch resistance of the tile and the presence of surface coatings.
- Determine the type of grout and the presence of sealers.
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STEP 1 First , determine if your tile is man-made or natural.
STEP 2 Second, determine the porosity of the tile. Some tiles and stones will show immediate absorption of water. There is a range of porosity and even the densest stone, like granite, will allow some absorption. It could take over ten minutes to fully penetrate the surface. Most ceramic, porcelain and Italian quarry tile are non-porous. The more porous the tile, the more potential problems in cleaning your tile.
STEP 3 Third, check the scratch resistance of the tile and for potential coatings.
STEP 4 Finally determine the type of grout you are cleaning and determine if it has been previously sealed. In the same inconspicuous place, try to cut the grout with the knife. Epoxy grout will cut like plastic and cementitious grout will crumble into a powder. Epoxy grout does not need to be sealed. Add a few drops of water on cementitious grout and it will darken readily unless
it has been previous sealed. If it has not been sealed, you will want to sell this service. If it has been sealed, the grout will clean up easier and may not need to be resealed.
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- Pre-Spray
For extra-heavy soil and grease, we use Viper Venom. For extra-aggressive acid-side cleaning, we use Viper Renew. For common soil or greasy surfaces, use Spinergy 11 & for hard-water scale and soap scum, use Spinergy 2.
- Pressure Rinse
We clean and rinse your with a revolutionary new machine called SX-12. This will give your tile a self contained pressure wash or shower.
- Edging
We use the Gekko stand-up tool for edging and direct blasting of grout. This will strip all grease from your grout leaving like new and ready to be sealed.
Yes-This process can be used on counters and walls.
- Dry and Seal
To protect - use Hydro-Force Premium Stone & Grout Sealer
To restore stained and discolored grout use added color to Clear Grout Sealer.
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