STUNNING 150 Year Old Tile Restoration! How to Clean Quarry Tiles

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2 жыл бұрын

How to clean quarry tiles. A five day quarry tile and Victorian terracotta tile restoration and clean - I run through how we cleaned the quarry tiles, how we cleaned the Victorian terracotta tiles and then how we sealed them afterwards - this video is designed to do one of two things - teach you how to clean quarry tiles yourself, or else sit back and enjoy watching these beautiful quarry and terracotta tiles being cleaned and restored.
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@Canaloph7737 5 ай бұрын

Amazing Job!!! Also your style of speaking and explaining what you are doing while filming, is GREAT! Very good share!!

@CleaningHowTo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@fabersurfacecare 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! We are happy that our products helped you achieve this fantastic result. Keep up the good work 💪

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@janiceadams3327 2 жыл бұрын

Which faber sealer should i buy for this type of red and black chequer board floor as in your video?

@freshzestcarpetcare5455 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how you keep your sanity doing those jobs. I did one like that years ago and it really takes a toll on your knees. Amazing work

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly - it’s not reflected in the video but we hand scraped this floor in tandem for roughly 30 man hours in total - that wasn’t including the weighted orbital sander we used on the tiles in the main hall! The porch was the easiest and even that was 10 hours work! I do question my sanity at the half way point on EVERY one of these jobs BUT, the results are always so satisfying and client reactions are so great that it makes it worth it!

@annmariedoyle3780 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job .. the tiles look amazing at the end

@marambula 2 жыл бұрын

epic work, great finished product.

@TheLadyBarker 2 жыл бұрын

Really stunning work!!

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@annmariedoyle3780 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job .. tiles look fabulous in the end

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@FredaFlynn2008 8 ай бұрын

Wow that is amazing and what a beautiful house - made even more beautiful with all your hard work. 👏🏻

@camacassie 8 ай бұрын

Very satisfying !

@Ajklens 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work 👏 😊

@vickiwhite4139 5 ай бұрын

Glad I found you today! Just bought a lovely townhome in REALLY bad shape I'll be renovating. This lady is no handyman by any means, but I am pretty good at tiling. This is my first attempt at rescuing tile already in place however and I wasn't sure exactly how to do it. We're on the same page about cleanliness! Thanks so much for showing me what to do and I've now subscribed as I'll just bet you can teach me ow to do some other items as I get to them. THANK YOU!

@CleaningHowTo 5 ай бұрын

Best of luck with it :)

@Ajklens 7 ай бұрын

Hard work paid off 💪

@sophiestanculescu2635 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video! I want to restore 1950's cement tiles in a french home, all those tips are very welcomed. I'll go on with a hand scraper, I'm not sure if I'm dealing with former sealant. It doesn't LOOK that it needs the big machine, but I'll see, if needed I'll rent one.

@FirstClassFloorCare 2 жыл бұрын

Great work lads !!

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

@crypticmoonTV 2 жыл бұрын

The floors in this house.. 😍😍😍

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

They are STUNNING 🤩

@redpillvideotube9867 2 жыл бұрын

Very very nice!

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@lisaunderwood1486 Жыл бұрын

The porch tiles are am😍zing

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

They really are :)

@trollalolin9452 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done.

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@chrisstadler7111 Жыл бұрын

Couple ways you can cut out some of that glare since you asked. 1. Use a polarizing filter on your lens. 2. Add more light to the areas in shadow to reduce the contrast by using a reflector or flood lights

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@Movelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Rewarding work in the end

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Worth the sore knees!!

@fionnualamarch8451 3 ай бұрын

Great

@fionnualamarch8451 3 ай бұрын

Lovely

@CleaningHowTo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@fionnualamarch8451 3 ай бұрын

Can you tell me how to clean a recently paid quarry that has been sealed and wiped with sponge . It’s marked with whitish sponge wiping from water wiping and line mix

@CleaningHowTo 3 ай бұрын

@@fionnualamarch8451 you need to acid wash.

@johnedavies1785 2 жыл бұрын

What coarseness of floor scrubbing brush did you use?

@pamigill207 Жыл бұрын

Hi I’ve just had black/ white Victorian tiles installed but some are dull looking where others are shiny what can I do please as they are in the hallway and everyone noticed them. Help

@aalmoayyed 2 жыл бұрын

Hey - could you tell me what the name of the product you are using for the terracotta tiles. the stripper, the sand paper, etc... Also, thanks a lot this video is super helpful!

@averydoninger4998 11 ай бұрын

Can you please link the products you used? Thanks!

@jadepeplar5536 8 ай бұрын

Which faber solvent did yob use? Great video 👍

@CleaningHowTo 8 ай бұрын

cottosolve and dec 21 :)

@user-yr2ln6tu4u Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job guys. Question can you clean off rust coloured paint that the previous owner has used on the boarders of the vestibule and regrout where some of the tiles are cracked? Thank you Lorraine 🙂

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

A good paint thinners should remove it, and yes they can be regrouped; get it done by a pro though to match the grout!

@lawrencet83 2 жыл бұрын

Could you have used varnish remover, or would the fumes be too much inside the house? Excellent job!!!

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

We tried 5 litres of nitro mors - didnt touch it!!

@bitTorrenter 2 жыл бұрын

@@CleaningHowTo Unless it's the old formula??

@grainneob7131 Жыл бұрын

Hi, great video, what is the of the sealant used on the tiles? Thanks😊

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

It's a faber sealant, where are you based?

@rogersuggett3269 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! I'm in the middle of scraping bitchumen from the quarry tiles in my ground floor victorian apartment, some of the tiles are a bit broken (seem to have been ground away, not cracked), is there anything you can recommend to fix this? Do you have an email address to send some photos to as I'd really appreciate some advice!!! thanks :)

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I've just seen this; Faber are brilliant; if you contact them directly; or your local Faber stockist they will offer advice. If you go to my channels about section theres a link to my facebook group also; you can join and send me pictures there.

@AHardy21 2 жыл бұрын

Working on 100+ yr old tile would love to know which sealant you used?

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a Faber product; contact your local stockist and they’ll advise what’s best for your project.

@MrDeanGr 6 ай бұрын

did the customer want mat finish or glare ?

@ntfrmhr 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Malaysia. My rented place is an open-air heritage straits house with tiles similar to the 'Victorian finer tiles' in your video. We get lots of dust and we have to wear shoes in the house. Any idea how to clean the place dust-free regularly?

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You need to get a hepa filtered vacuum cleaner and possibly air purifiers - whats the main source of the dust?

@ntfrmhr 2 жыл бұрын

@@CleaningHowTo opened windows, air well, and cat hair...

@AlCampo76 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. I'm I'm motivated to restore the tiles on my floor now. It was previously peed and defecated on by neglected dogs of the tenant over a long period. To disinfect and clean, a lot of corrosive chemicals were used including nitric or hydrochloric acid (aguafuerte/salfumante in Spanish) which have discoloured the tiles. I guess I need to first determine what kind of tiles they are...

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

yup, you need to identify them and go from there :)

@ziggy-joejenkins2843 2 жыл бұрын

What products did you use for this please. I have a Welsh long house (3 bed bungalow) and want to restore the Quarry tile right through the house. Most of the damage is cement and salt from people having unbreathable carpet on it. Thanks

@CleaningHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

You'll need to ascertain if the tiles are sealed; if they are use a solvent stripper - I used faber ones here: Cotto Solve & Dec 21. If they arent sealed a good scrub with a high PH floor cleaner and then an acid bathe (brick/muriatic acid) will deal with the cement and salts - a lump hammer can be of benefit also, and decent scrappers/chisels. Let me know how it goes!! They dont really 'pop' until sealed so dont be disheartened if they're dull before sealing.

@ziggy-joejenkins2843 2 жыл бұрын

@@CleaningHowTo thank you for your quick reply. Its really appreciated 👍

@Naomi0o_o0 Жыл бұрын

This is so interesting & satisfying to watch, plus you have a very soothing voice I could go to sleep hahaha. But I need to know if you did under the fridge & dishwasher. Im sorry, I tried to move on but my head just needs to know whats happening underneath those appliances. What about those tiles? Did they get love too or did they have to stay with the crappy 'wrong sealant' (I was listening) for the rest of their days???🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

Fridge yes, dishwasher no as it was plumbed in :/

@Naomi0o_o0 Жыл бұрын

@@CleaningHowTo hahaha thank you! I can move on with my life now

@CleaningHowTo Жыл бұрын

@@Naomi0o_o0 good I’m glad 🤣

@joedurkan924 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great work and great videos! Sorry to bother you as I'm sure you are very busy. I have a house down in Wexford with quarry tiles in front of the house and back. I've cleaned them with steal brushes several times but was wondering would you know if there is something I could do to bring out the colour and give them a bit of shine. I also have ones in the hall way, so indoors . Would you have any advice about giving them a bit more shine? Feilimidh

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