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Benefits of Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning and Sealing Services
Does your tile and grout look dirty and stained? Then, know the top 3 essential benefits to hire tile and grout cleaning and sealing service
Discover how professional tile and grout cleaning and sealing services can restore your floors, remove stubborn dirt, prevent stains, and improve the overall appearance of your home. Learn why expert cleaning helps extend tile life and maintain a fresh, polished look.
Porcelain Tile Disaster Turned Triumph: How to Strip Sealers the Smart Way
He thought sealing his porcelain tiles would protect them forever.
But then the sheen dulled. Water stopped beading. A sticky film began to crack. And the tiles—once pristine—started peeling.
This wasn’t just a cosmetic issue. It was a wake-up call.
In this video, we follow the journey of a homeowner who learned the hard way that more sealant isn’t always the answer. Instead of piling on another layer, he discovered the safest way to strip porcelain sealers—without damaging his tiles or exposing himself to harsh chemicals.
No shortcuts. No fumes. No regrets.
He geared up with gloves and goggles. Opened every window.
Choose a water-based stripper specifically designed for porcelain. Applied it carefully. Waited patiently. Then, it was gently scrubbed with a red pad and neutralised every last drop.
The result? Tiles that looked brand new. No scratches. No residue. Just a clean, protected surface ready for a fresh start.
This isn’t just a how-to—it’s a cautionary tale and a guide for anyone who’s ever sealed a tile floor and hoped for the best. Because sealing smart means knowing when to strip, how to test, and what products to trust.
In just four minutes, this video breaks down the entire process and shows you how to avoid the most common mistakes people make with porcelain sealers. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional floor care expert, this is essential viewing.
💡 Bonus: The full article is available at https://www.abbeyfloorcare.co.uk/po005/ for step-by-step instructions and product recommendations.
So if your tiles are looking tired, sticky, or just not performing like they used to—don’t panic. Strip smart. Start fresh. And learn from someone who’s been there.
Amazing Restoration of an Original Victorian Tiled Floor in Penarth South Wales
Following a recommendation, this client from Penarth contacted Tile Doctor to carry out a survey on their Victorian tiled kitchen floor and come up with a plan for its restoration. Always happy to provide advice and guidance I arranged a date to pop over and take a look.
As you can see from the photographs on this page the floor was in very poor condition with many tiles needing replacing and a section missing adjacent to the wooden floor. Many stains were visible due to years of neglect as previous builders used it to mix cement and plaster.
Undeterred I advised that the floor could be restored using replacement tiles to match the existing and then with deep cleaning and sealing it should be transformed. I worked out a quote for the restoration which they were happy with.
Cleaning and Repairing a Victorian Tiled Kitchen
After sourcing suitable replacement tiles the first job was to remove the broken and damaged areas of tiling and clean up the base ready for tiling. This is slow and careful work as the replacements had to be cut to match the existing pattern. Once the tiles were ready, they were dry fitted into place to ensure the pattern was correct before being fixed in place with a flexible adhesive and fresh grouting.
The floor was left to set overnight, and I came back the next day to start the cleaning. As this floor was heavily soiled with a variety of different substances, I mixed a variety of Tile Doctor products to achieve the most effective way to lift the stains. The mixture contained a litre of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean, Tile Doctor Remove and Go together with Tile Doctor HBU Nanotech, all of which provide different capabilities and were combined in a container which was then shaken to mix the contents.
The cleaning progressed at 1m2 at a time scrubbing the surface with a handheld pad cut from a 17″ Tile Doctor Burnishing Pad, scrubbing the pitted areas with a scrubbing brush, rinsing with clean water and vacuuming up as I worked.
Once the floor was clean it was then given an acid rinse using Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up to help neutralise efflorescent salts and remove cement smears. Being acidic it also neutralises the floor after cleaning with the alkaline products used earlier.
Sealing a Victorian Tiled Kitchen
The floor was left to dry for 2 days as it had a considerable amount of liquids applied during the cleaning process.
The chosen sealer was Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is a durable tile impregnator. It also acts as a base coat for the next sealer applied which was Tile Doctor Seal & Go which provides a satin shine finish and enhances the rich colours. Both sealers allow for vapour transmission (aka breathable) which is important feature for floors laid without a damp proof membrane.
The floor looked stunning once complete and my clients was delighted with the service and finish of the floor. They have also passed on Tile Doctors contact details to family and friends.
For aftercare I recommended the use of Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner which is a mild yet effective tile cleaning product that safe to use on sealed surfaces.
Source: Victorian Floor Renovation and Restoration Services near Penarth South Wales
How to Renovate a Neglected Victorian Tiled Floor
The photographs below are of a large Victorian Tiled floor at a property in Glasgow’s West End. The floor had been sadly neglected over the years leaving it dull, dirty and damaged with several cracked tiles.
I visited the property to discussed with the client the work needed to carry out a full restoration which included replacing the broken tiles and renovating the whole floor. From the survey I worked out a restoration plan which in turn was converted into a quote for completing the work which would take three days. Happy with the plan and my quote I was given the go ahead and a date scheduled.
Repairing a Damaged Victorian Tiled Floor in Glasgow
Work started with replacing the broken tiles and loose tiles that we identified during the survey. These had to be removed very carefully so as not to disturb more than was necessary. Once removed the base was cleaned up and all the old adhesive removed.
Replacement tiles, that we had sourced before arriving, were then cut to shape and dry fitted into the gaps until I was happy that the original pattern had been replicated. Only then were the replacements fixed in place along with any salvageable loose tiles. Once the repairs were carried out, we then left this to set and fully dry out before returning to begin the cleaning.
Repairing and Cleaning a Victorian Tiled Floor in Glasgow
On the second day we arrived and after checking the work from yesterday had set correctly started setting up to deep clean the floor. This commenced with pasting Tile Doctor Acid Gel onto the tiles and then after ten minutes scrubbing it in with a coarse 200-grit diamond pad. This process released the dirt from the Victorian tiles into the solution turning it a black slurry.
The floor was rinsed with a little water and the soiling extracted with a wet vacuum. Once the whole floor had been cleaned the tiles were further refined using finer diamond burnishing pads of 400, 800 and 1500 grit. The pads are applied with water to help lubricate the process and the soiling generated is extracted with the wet vacuum after each pad.
To finish the cleaning process the floor was given a final clean using Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up and after a final rinse and extraction were left for a week to dry.
Sealing a Victorian Tiled Floor in Glasgow
The tiles were left for a week as I wanted to ensure they were completely dry before applying the sealer. Applying sealer to a damp tile can result in a patchy appearance.
Given the age of the floor, I decided to apply a fully breathable sealer called Tile Doctor X-Tra Seal. This is an important consideration when sealing old, tiled floors as it will allow for any moisture to rise through the tile and evaporate at the surface, otherwise moisture can become trapped until the floor resulting in damp issues. X-Tra seal is oil-based so helps add structure to the tile and being an impregnator that soaks into the tile it provides very durable protection.
The client was very pleased with the newly restored floor, and for ongoing cleaning I recommended the use of Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner. This product has a neutral Ph which is ideal for sealed surfaces; stronger bleach-based cleaners are simply too strong for use on sealed tiles and will erode the sealer prematurely.
Source: Victorian Tiled Floor Restoration Service near Glasgow
How To Renovate Neglected 200-Year-Old Quarry Tiled Flooring
Here we have a Quarry tiled floor at a property in Tiverton which Is a small village in the West Cheshire countryside with many chocolate box cottages and listed buildings. The property which was built in the 1800’s had been inherited by a young couple who had decided to renovate it and this included the old flooring.
To get a better idea of what was needed I paid them a visit to survey the floor. The Quarry tiles were very old and I suspect originally to the property, they had been badly neglected and had clearly seen a lot of wear resulting in a loss of colour. Unfortunately, it was never going to look like new again however I advised on what could be done to clean them up and put some character back into the floor.
Later that day I sent over a full quote for doing the restoration work which included an itemised list of the products needed. I heard nothing back for five months then got a phone call asking if I could help them as they had been unsuccessful completing the floor themselves. Happy to help a date was arranged to start the restoration of the tiles which had seen more activity since my last visit and now had every kind of builder’s rubbish on them.
Cleaning a 200-Year-Old Quarry Tiled Floor
The first job was to give the floor a good brush and scrape to remove as much of the plaster dust and other contaminates as possible. To do this a strong cleaning solution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean which is a strong alkaline cleaner stripper combined with Tile Doctor Nanotech HBU. This is a heavy build up remover with nano sized particles to help dissolve and lift the stains out.
The solution was left to dwell and soak into the floor for thirty minutes which gives the products time to breakdown the dirt. Then a small section of flooring was scrubbed with a black pad fitted to a weighted buffing machine. Unfortunately, this had very little effect and clearly something more abrasive was needed to cut through the mess.
To up the ante we decided to fit the buffing machine with a 60-grit carborundum brush and run this over the floor with more water to improve lubrication. This combination did the trick and soon made light work of removing the building plaster, paint and cement from the floor. This process generated a lot of soiling which was rinsed off the floor with more water and a wet vacuum.
Next the floor was given an acid rinse using a mild dilution of Tile Doctor Grout Clean-Up, this further cleans up the tile and neutralises the pH level of the floor after the alkaline cleaning products used earlier.
Sealing a 200-Year-Old Quarry Tiled Floor
The floor was then left to dry out for two days before returning to seal with two coats of Tile Doctor X-Tra Seal to leave a wet look to the stone. This product is oil-based which soaks into the clay tile occupying its pores, this adds structure to the tile whilst preventing dirt from becoming ingrained there. X-Tra Seal is also fully breathable which is an important characteristic when select a sealer for older floors that won’t have the benefit of a damp proof membrane.
The work took three days to complete and by then end of the job the character had been restored to the floor. Naturally the tiles were never going to look perfect again but I think they suited the period cottage quite well.
Source: Quarry Tile Cleaning and Renovation Services in Tiverton Cheshire
Tile Restoration Adelaide
Whether you want to carry out a tile restoration for your bathroom, kitchen, or verandah in Adelaide, choosing the best tile design can take time. The tiles you choose need to match your space’s existing design and elevate it. Our tiling experts can help guide you in the right direction when choosing the design you’d like to adapt. At East Adelaide Tiling Co, we can help you select the best tiles for your needs and budget. Since we have relationships with quality retailers, be assured that the products you choose will be high-quality and reasonably priced. It also doesn’t matter how massive your space is. We have carried out tile restoration service even in public areas around Adelaide.
Marble is a popular stone tile for flooring in both homes and offices because of its exquisite, luxurious appearance while also imparting an all-natural appearance to the environment in which it is…
Marble is a popular stone tile for flooring in both homes and offices because of its exquisite, luxurious appearance while also imparting an all-natural appearance to the environment in which it is used. Its attraction is enhanced by the fact that it is available in a variety of shade variations and patterns.
Marble is a popular stone tile for flooring in both homes and offices because of its exquisite, luxurious appearance while also imparting an...
Marble is a popular stone tile for flooring in both homes and offices because of its exquisite, luxurious appearance while also imparting an all-natural appearance to the environment in which it is used. Its attraction is enhanced by the fact that it is available in a variety of shade variations and patterns.
