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For cleaning the bathroomtiles we used our diamond burnishing pads system, starting from 400 grit pad and working all the way up to 3000 grit. We started off with 400 grit, with some water as a lubricant. The first 400 grit removes the old sealer and acid stains off the limestone tiles. When floor and wall tiles were burnished, then all the soiled water got removed with wet vacuum. Next, we moved on to the Medium 800 grit pad which is less coarse than the 400 grit, but rough enough still to break down layers of ingrained dirt. This got followed up with the application of a Fine 1500 grit pad, which started to smooth down the rough areas of the surface to prepare the floor for a final polish with an even finer burnishing pad later on. After the last pad, the limestone floor got rinsed once more and we left the floor to dry till the next day.
Next day on the arrival, we quickly made sure the limestone tiled floor is completely dry with our damp tester and then started sealing.
For sealing the black limestone tiles we used impregnating stone oil sealer. Stone oil is ideal for dark tiles designed to enhance the colour and texture of floors and improve mechanical strength once cured.This limestone floor took 2 generous coats of the sealer and the excess got wiped off after each coat with white cotton cloths.
I think it's easy to say tiles are looking like new again with no marks on them plus customer was very happy with the result, so it was job well done for us!
Before leaving we also gave maintenance advice to our customer and recommended to follow these guidelines:
https://www.qualitytilecare.co.uk/bathroom-tiles-and-grout-maintenance-tips