{"id":4227,"date":"2014-11-26T12:21:07","date_gmt":"2014-11-26T11:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filasolutionsblog.com\/?p=4227"},"modified":"2021-07-28T19:01:15","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T17:01:15","slug":"new-floor-why-washing-after-laying-is-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/new-floor-why-washing-after-laying-is-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"New Floor: Why Washing After Laying is Essential"},"content":{"rendered":"

After buying a new house or after renovation involving installation of a new floor, it is indispensable to wash the surfaces thoroughly to remove any residues<\/strong> of concrete, grout and glue remaining after laying.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately this operation is often not carried out or non-specific products are used and, over time, this may cause various problems with the floor.<\/p>\n

What happens if the floor is not washed after laying?<\/h3>\n
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  1. Installation residues<\/strong> (which are often not visible to the naked eye) remain on the surface and attract dirt<\/strong>. The end consumer has the impression that even a non-absorbent tile can get easily marked<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Residues become part of the tile, discolouring<\/strong> it (from example from white to grey). Sometimes, drops of acid substances such as soft drinks and wine may drop on the surface and dissolve the dirt, and eliminating it locally so that apparent stains<\/strong> occur (that are known technically as \u201cclean stains\u201d).<\/li>\n
  3. If stain-removal treatment is carried out, installation and worksite residues are fixed<\/strong> permanently to the surface.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"primadopo-MOD\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    What happens if the floor is washed with non-specific products?<\/h3>\n

    If the correct product is not used there is a risk of:<\/p>\n

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    1. irremediably damaging the tiles<\/li>\n
    2. damaging the grouting and\/or the steel and aluminium profiles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This is what happens, for example, when hydrochloric acid<\/a> is used, a corrosive substance, hazardous<\/strong> for the user.<\/p>\n

      \"Damaged<\/a><\/p>\n

      Why is washing after laying important?<\/h3>\n

      Washing properly after laying and a correct maintenance:<\/p>\n

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      1. Enable an entire clean floor to be obtained that is a safe and healthy environment<\/strong> that enhances people\u2019s long-term wellbeing.<\/li>\n
      2. Ensure that the tiles\u2019 original beauty is maintained<\/strong> over time<\/li>\n
      3. Keep the tiles\u2019 performance<\/strong> unaltered<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Each surface has its own product for washing after laying<\/h3>\n

        FILA has devised a series of products ideal for initial cleaning, each one specific for a certain type of material and grouting.<\/p>\n

        DETERDEK<\/a>: Descaler for terracotta, porcelain, ceramic tiles and acid-resistant stone<\/h4>\n

        This is not just a buffered acid but an acid whose detergent component easily removes the polymer additive component of the concrete grouting.
        \n\u2022 It cleans without attacking the surfaces, grouting and aluminium and steel<\/strong> items (extractor hoods, conduits, etc)\u2026
        \n\u2022 Buffered acid that does not release fumes<\/strong> that are harmful to the operator and the environment, unlike other commercially available acids. Using it is thus simpler and safer. Specially designed for washing after installation but also ideal for eliminating stains of inorganic origin like rust<\/strong>, salt marks and limescale, metal smears…)<\/p>\n

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        FILAPS87<\/a>: floor cleaner, stain remover and wax stripper<\/h4>\n

        It is an alkaline detergent whose chemical composition is ideal for washing matt finish stone surfaces like limestone, encaustic cement tiles and manufactured stone that are not resistant to acids.
        \n\u2022 multifunction<\/strong> product: cleans, removes stains, removes grease and wax according to the different dilutions.
        \n\u2022 pure, it removes stubborn stains<\/strong> from porcelain tiles
        \n\u2022 ideal for washing surfaces that require special washing<\/p>\n

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        FILACR10<\/a>: Cleaner for epoxy residues<\/h4>\n

        The specific concentrated detergent for washing after laying of floors and grouted wall tiles with epoxy grout and resinous grouting<\/strong>.
        \n\u2022 viscous product that enables the wall<\/strong> to be washed
        \n\u2022 formula designed to remove even stubborn and old epoxy grouting<\/strong>
        \n\u2022 specific for non-absorbent products: glazed ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and glass and ceramic mosaics.<\/p>\n