We have everything needed to refinish a tile floor. First you would mop a liquid floor stripper on the tile. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes or so and scrub the floor with a floor buffer equipped with a stripping pad. The next step is to mop the floor with clear water. It may be advisable to mop it twice so you are sure that all the stripping product and dirt is off the tile. When dry, the floor should look clean but dull. Then apply the floor wax.

Wax Stripper is a super fast acting acrylic wax stripper without the undesirable vapors of ammonia. This biodegradable formula comes in a concentrated industrial strength. Dilute with water according to package directions.

Typically the removal and disposal of that type of asbestos containing material is not regulated by EPA (even commercially) if it is in good condition. If the material can be taken up with no significant breakage, there is little risk for fiber release.

It's time to apply the Floor Tile Sealer to seal and prolong the life of resilient tile, linoleum, terrazzo, brick, quarry tile, and concrete floors.

Yes you can lay timber over concrete. If the concrete slab is less than five years old, we can apply a membrane between the slab and the timber so as the moisture from the slab doesn't damage the timber.

Yes, when proper installation methods are followed. Exterior applications require special precautions and installation methods. Do not install floor tile on exterior walls unless the product specifically recommends this application.

Ceramic tile in either glazed or unglazed form do not need to be sealed. These products are impervious to moisture and topical sealers will not properly adhere to them. Also, you can not change or alter the appearance or the sheen of a ceramic tile by adding a sealer. Therefore, a sealer in not recommended for glazed and unglazed surfaces.

Tile mosaics are a wonderful, lively addition that complements the appearance of your pool. They can be selected and ordered upon your visit to choose waterline tile.

Water and oil will bead up on your floor when sealed as recommended in our Installation Specification Guide. You need only mop it up with a sponge. For routine cleaning vacuum or sweep it, as you would any other natural stone floor or a wood floor. To wipe up, use a non-acid based cleaning product. Warm, soapy water is also fine. AquaMix makes a tile cleaning product, Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner, which can be used on your floor. Check their website at www.aquamix.

No paint must be removed off of a concrete floor before tile can be applied. Removal of Paint can be done by scraping it or a shot blaster machine.

If the floor is cracked it is advisable to use an anti-fracture membrane, otherwise cracks may transmit through the tile. Also as stated in question #2 you cannot tile over a painted concrete floor.

Do not use household dust treatment chemicals on the tile. Use a vinyl floor cleaner and separate finish. Both must be water-based. Vacuums: Do not use a beater brush on a vinyl floor. Use the proper solid floor attachment for vacuuming. NO WAX! Do not wax a vinyl floor. All of our vinyl flooring contains a no-wax finish. The flooring is non-porous and will not absorb wax. It will build up and collect even more dirt.

We are proud to offer "state of the art" hard wax, which is easier on the skin than ordinary "strip" wax. The azulene and chamomile based hard wax is soothing to the skin. It attaches only to the hair which makes the process less painful. The hard wax requires a special technique that native Brazilians do best.This type of wax is not one of the cheapest to get in the U.S., but its quality of attaching only to the hair and not to the skin makes the process less painful and easier.

Decorate first. In fact any major work like plumbing or wiring should be carried out before the floor is sanded. The sanding process can cause a few scuffs to the skirting board but touching these up after the sanding will not harm your floor and is an easy task.

Yes, however, it is not recommended. Once you wax a floor, it should be maintained as a wax-finished floor. Wax may inhibit the adhesion of future application of top coating materials or make it slippery.

I have heard that Vermiculite can contain asbestos. How do I handle it and is it dangerous to have in my house? When do you need to inspect a building for asbestos? All structures must be inspected for the presence of asbestos prior to renovation or demolition, with the exception of a single, residential structure with 4 or fewer dwelling units. Back to top I am demolishing or renovating a relatively new building.

The definition of Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM) includes Category I nonfriable asbestos (including floor tile) that has become friable or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading. This includes floor tile that is in poor condition and can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder using hand pressure and floor tile that has been removed utilizing mechanical methods.

It is preferred to use a thinset mortar for floors, but in residential use, mastic can be used with tile up to 6" x 6" in size on floors.