Although hardwearing and strong, over a period of time, Victorian tiles can become loose or chipped. This is because they are formed using fired clay which is naturally brittle, so it’s important to deal with any problems upfront. In most cases, chipped tiles can be fixed, but as they can be hard to remove, using a paint scraper will help you to gently ease them out. If a large patch is also in need of repair, by using a photo or drawing, you\u2019ll ensure each one is returned to its original place.<\/p>\n
2. Contact a technician to re-attach any loose tiles<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs this is a professional operation, any loose tiles should be relaid carefully by a special technician. It\u2019s also important to first clean the floor bed and the back of the tile to avoid them from becoming loose again.<\/p>\n
3. Use a stain removing detergent on ingrained dirt<\/strong><\/h2>\nOnce your tiles are sitting pretty again, it\u2019s time for a clean to remove any old dried-on stains. With these tiles, you should never use scourers, as they can damage the surface; instead, a stain-removing detergent will do the trick. Despite being powerful enough to get rid of tough stains, PS87 PRO<\/a><\/strong> is a non-aggressive alkaline product that is perfect for use on Victorian tiles. It\u2019s also important, however, to not let any water pool on the surface as it may affect the tile bed and lead to many more loose tiles.<\/p>\nDilute PS87 PRO in water (1:5) and apply with a cloth before thoroughly rinsing after four or five minutes. For more long-term maintenance, we suggest the use of a pH-neutral cleaner like FILA\u2019s CLEANER PRO<\/a><\/strong> to gently clean the porous tiled surface.<\/p>\n4. Apply a floor tile sealer<\/strong><\/h2>\nBecause of the way Victorian tiles are made, and their porous nature, it\u2019s essential a floor tile sealer is used. This will ensure your tiles avoid the absorption of moisture and dirt, especially in high-traffic spaces like halls, plus a sealer can even make cleaning easy. If you\u2019re wondering how to seal a porous tile, we\u2019ve got you covered; MP90 ECO XTREME<\/a> <\/strong>will prolong the life of your floors. Simply apply evenly and continuously with a brush or fleece pad, wetting the grout lines as well before dabbing any excess product with a clean cloth.<\/p>\n5. Use a FILA wax to buff Victorian tiles<\/strong><\/h2>\nOnce you’ve made the necessary repairs and applied a sealing treatment, it’s essential to take the right precautions to prevent future damage. An optional treatment, a wax will enhance the look of your tiles and provide additional protection from dirt by keeping your floor tile sealer intact. FILA SATIN<\/a> <\/strong>will defend the surface from dust, wear and tear. It also won\u2019t deteriorate from the use of our floor cleaning products and will give an excellent finish for authentic encaustic and Victorian floors.<\/p>\n![\"the](\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alice-butenko-zstWUZFj77w-unsplash-1.jpg\")
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General care for decorated clay tiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Once your tiles are sitting pretty again, it\u2019s time for a clean to remove any old dried-on stains. With these tiles, you should never use scourers, as they can damage the surface; instead, a stain-removing detergent will do the trick. Despite being powerful enough to get rid of tough stains, PS87 PRO<\/a><\/strong> is a non-aggressive alkaline product that is perfect for use on Victorian tiles. It\u2019s also important, however, to not let any water pool on the surface as it may affect the tile bed and lead to many more loose tiles.<\/p>\n Dilute PS87 PRO in water (1:5) and apply with a cloth before thoroughly rinsing after four or five minutes. For more long-term maintenance, we suggest the use of a pH-neutral cleaner like FILA\u2019s CLEANER PRO<\/a><\/strong> to gently clean the porous tiled surface.<\/p>\n Because of the way Victorian tiles are made, and their porous nature, it\u2019s essential a floor tile sealer is used. This will ensure your tiles avoid the absorption of moisture and dirt, especially in high-traffic spaces like halls, plus a sealer can even make cleaning easy. If you\u2019re wondering how to seal a porous tile, we\u2019ve got you covered; MP90 ECO XTREME<\/a> <\/strong>will prolong the life of your floors. Simply apply evenly and continuously with a brush or fleece pad, wetting the grout lines as well before dabbing any excess product with a clean cloth.<\/p>\n Once you’ve made the necessary repairs and applied a sealing treatment, it’s essential to take the right precautions to prevent future damage. An optional treatment, a wax will enhance the look of your tiles and provide additional protection from dirt by keeping your floor tile sealer intact. FILA SATIN<\/a> <\/strong>will defend the surface from dust, wear and tear. It also won\u2019t deteriorate from the use of our floor cleaning products and will give an excellent finish for authentic encaustic and Victorian floors.<\/p>\n4. Apply a floor tile sealer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Use a FILA wax to buff Victorian tiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nGeneral care for decorated clay tiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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