cleaning Removal sealers

Can I use Nail Polish Remove to Remove a Sealer?

ANSWER - There is no way to know if the polish remover will harm the tile or not because tile isn't normally tested for that. If it is an unglazed porcelain tile it probably won't…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile installation Removal

Is there any way to get ceramic tile up without damaging it?

ANSWER - The only time this might be possible is if the ceramic tile had been installed poorly. Particularly if the adhesive used did not bond well to the ceramic tile, then it might be…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Removal sealers

How do I clean grout sealer off porcelain tiles?

ANSWER - Sealers cannot be removed with acidic products and regular cleaners.  You need to use a sealer stripper.  You should contact the manufacturer of the sealer, if you know who made it, and ask what…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Removal sealers

How to remove heavy thick sealer from ceramic tile?

ANSWER - Unless you know what brand and type of coating is on the existing tile surface you can only experiment to determine what will chemically remove the coating.  There are various manufacturers that make…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cleaning Removal Wet Areas

How do I remove paint from tile in historical home bath?

Answer - I assume the ceramic tile you have is a glazed ceramic tile (glass-like coating on the surface) that has crazing in the glaze surface (spider web-like look). Some glazes are softer and more fragile…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Removal

Best way to remove tile or way to put wooden paneling over it?

ANSWER - The method used to remove ceramic tile depends on what it is attached to and what was used to attach it. Normally ceramic tile is tenaciously attached and requires a lot of effort…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile failures Moisture Problems Removal

Must I remove tile floor over wood after flood?

ANSWER - One of the drawbacks with installing over wood is if the wood gets wet it expands and when it dries it warps causing various structural stress on the floor and to anything attached…

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