Slate stone has traditionally been used for centuries as roofing and flooring, the durability of this material ensured its popularity until the introduction of cheaper man made alternatives.
Much of the slate used in the UK today comes from China however there are still Slate mines in Cornwall, Wales and Cumbria.
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| Picture shows how cleaning and sealing has brought out the colour and beauty of the slate. | |
Slate Stone Tile Maintenance
FACTORY SEALED
Don’t attempt to reseal these types of tiles yourself. Seek professional help.
ROUGH/RIVEN SLATE TILES
To remove any excess sealer before cleaning use Tile Doctor Remove & Go Sealer remover.
Use Tile Doctor Pro-Clean Tile & Grout cleaner to effectively clean tiles, highly effective against Wax Sealers, Grease, Grime and general dirt build up. Remove any solution using a wet-dry vac machine.
Remove any cleaning solution using a wet-dry vac machine (any cleaning solution left on the surface may impact the performance of the sealer) then neutralise floor with clean water prior to sealing, remove with a wet-dry Vac machine and allow to dry for 12 hours or more.
For a low sheen finish apply Tile Doctor Seal & Go sealer using a paintpad applicator and tray. Slate tiles may require up to 4 or 5 coats, always allow to dry before applying the next coat. Use a water test to achieve full cure sealability (F.C.S.).
SMOOTH MATT FINISH
To remove any excess sealer before cleaning using Tile Doctor Remove & Go Sealer remover.
Use Tile Doctor Pro-Clean Tile & Grout cleaner to effectively clean tiles, highly effective against Wax Sealers, Grease, Grime and general dirt build up. Remove any solution using a wet-dry vac machine.
Remove any cleaning solution using a wet-dry vac machine (any cleaning solution left on the surface may impact the performance of the sealer) then neutralise floor with clean water prior to sealing, remove with a wet-dry Vac machine and allow to dry for 12 hours or more.
Apply Tile Doctor Pro-Seal premium natural stone sealer using a clean dry terry cloth (not the fluffy variety). Rub sealant into the tile and allow to dry before applying a second coat. Use a water test to achieve full cure sealability (F.C.S.).
Most sealers break down after 2-3 years (depending on usage and cleaning products used) so for regular cleaning use a sealer friendly cleaning product such as Neutral Tile Cleaner which has been especially formulated for the regular cleaning of Sealed Stone and Tile surfaces keeping them fresh with a pleasant mint scent.
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| Limescale Removed from Stone Shower Tiles in Middlesex | |
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| Slate Tiled Kitchen Floor Renovated Near Barnsley | |
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| Black Slate Floor Tiles Cleaned and Sealed | |
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| Multi-Coloured Slate Tiles Cleaned and Sealed in Middlesex | |
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| Riven Slate Flooring Renovated in Leeds | |
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| Chinese Slate Floor Cleaning in Monmouthshire | |
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| Restoring the Appearance of Multi-Coloured Slate in Surrey | |
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| Slate Floor with Granite Inlay Renovated in North Yorkshire | |
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| Renovating Black Bolivian Slate Kitchen Floor Tiles in Lancashire | |
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| Getting the Best from Coloured Slate Tiles in Oxfordshire | |
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| Deep Cleaning and Sealing Slate Floor Tiles in Buckinghamshire | |
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| Brick Paved Slate Renovation in Bentham, Lancashire | |
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| Cleaning and Sealing a Green Slate Floor in Hastings, East Sussex | |
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| Renovating a Slate Tiled Kitchen Floor in Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire | |
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| Removing Varnish from Slate Floor Tiles in Cragg Vale, Calderdale | |
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| Resolving Slate Tile Floor Installation Problems in Ravensthorpe | |
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| Deep Cleaning Porcelain Tile and Grout in Moseley | |
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| Slate Tiled Flooring Re-grouted in Oxted, East Surrey | |
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| Renovating Large Format Black Slate Tiles in Blackwood, Caerphilly | |
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| Limescale Removed from Slate Shower Tiles in Stevenage | |
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| Transforming Black Riven Slate in High Bentham, Lancashire | |
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| Enhancing Colour in a Chinese Slate Floor – Cirencester | |
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| Renovating Scratched Slate Floor Tiles in York | |
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| Renovating a Limescale Stained Slate Shower in Oxshott, West-Surrey | |
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| Incorrectly Sealed Copper Slate Floor Resealed in Heysham | |
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| Renovating a Paint Stained Slate Floor in Hampton, Middlesex | |
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| Renovating Riven Chinese Slate Tiles in a Water Damaged Kitchen, Shipdham | |
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| Restoring Neglected Multi-Coloured Slate Kitchen Floor Near Barnsley | |
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| Reclaimed Slate Floor Renovation near Norwich | |
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| Slate Tiled Hallway Repaired and Restored following Central Heating Installation in Lancashire | |
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| Renovating a Dull and Scratched Slate Floor in an East Sussex Conservatory | |
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| Ruined Slate Tiled Floor Fully Restored in Bexhill | |
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| Builds Clean for New Slate Floor at Farnham Barn Conversion | |
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| Semi-Riven Multicoloured Slate Tiled Kitchen Floor Cleaned and Sealed | |
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| Grey Brazilian Slate Tiles Renovated in Bedfordshire | |
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| Old Slate Floor Restored in Cumbrian Cottage | |
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| Getting the Best from Slate Patio Pavers in Berkshire | |
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| Removing Sticky Coatings from Slate Floor Tiles | |
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| Transforming Multi-Coloured Slate Floors in Hertfordshire | |
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| Putting new life into a Welsh Slate Kitchen floor in Derbyshire | |
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| Renovating a Slate Tiled Shower Cubicle in Oxfordshire | |
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| Dealing with Scratched Slate Floor Tiles in a Surrey Kitchen | |
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Slate Suppliers in the UK
ArdosiaSlate.co.uk – The Ardosia Slate Company, Devon.