Granite - Cleaning, Sealing and Polishing |
GeneralGranite is becoming the material of choice for today's homes and offices, synthetic materials are simply no match for granite's natural beauty and classic elegance. Granite is available in a wide variety of colors and can be shaped into straight or curved patterns to match virtually any requirement including beautiful kitchens, vanities and bath areas.
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![Granite Vanity unit](images/tile/granitevanity.jpg) |
Granite Stone Maintenance |
Granite/Marble Worktops |
![Granite Worktop](images/tile/Granite_Worktop.jpg) |
![Stone Clean & Shine Patina Spray](images/shop/PatinaSpray.jpg) |
To maintain Lustre and Patina on glossy Granite or Marble worktops use the Stone Patina Spray.
Recommended for use on all polished stone countertops, tabletops, and non-traffic surfaces. |
Rough/Riven Granite Tiles
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Most sealers break down after 2-3 years (depending on usage) and will need to be re-applied.
To remove any excess sealer before cleaning use Tile Doctor Remove & Go Sealer remover.
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![Rough/Riven Granite Tile](images/tile/granitetile.jpg) |
![Aquamix Sealer and Adhesive remover](images/shop/TDRemoveandGo.jpg) |
Use Tile Doctor Pro-Clean Tile & Grout cleaner to effectively clean tiles, highly effective against Wax Sealers, Grease, Grime and general dirt build up and remove the dirty solution using a wet-dry vac machine.
Neutralise the floor with clean water and leave to dry fully before sealing. |
![Tile Doctor Pro-Clean Tile And Grout Cleaner](images/shop/ProCleanThumb.jpg) |
Apply Tile Doctor Ultra-Seal premium sealer using a clean dry terry cloth (not the fluffy variety). Rub Sealant into the tile. Allow to dry before applying a second coat. Use a water test to achieve full cure sealability (F.C.S.). |
![Tile Doctor Ultra-Seal Premium no-sheen, natural-look, solvent-based penetrating Stone Sealer](images/shop/Ultra-Seal.jpg) |
For regular cleaning use a sealer friendly cleaning product such as Neutral Tile Cleaner which has been especially formulated for the regular cleaning of Sealed Stone and Tile surfaces keeping them fresh with a pleasant mint scent. |
![Click here for more information about Tile Doctor Concentrated Tile And Grout Cleaner](images/shop/NeutralTileCleaner.jpg) |
Tile Doctor recommends Burnishing Pads, use with a buffing machine to bring out the shine on a polished stone floor. |
![Burnishing Pad Stone Polishing system](images/shop/R-BurnishingPads.jpg) |
Factory Polished Granite
Don't attempt to reseal these types of tiles yourself. Seek professional help
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