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Aqua-Seal STC Solutions – Interview

Hi,

As some of you will know, my good friend A’nge Kokkaliaris of Australia and I have teamed up to develop the Aqua Seal STC brand of premium care and maintenance products. Recently A’nge took some time out to be interviewed by Tile Today Magazine, Australia.

By kind permission I have the article here:

A'nge Kokkaliaris, CEO Aqua-Seal STC

INTERVIEW – A’NGE KOKKALIARIS, AQUA-SEAL STC SOLUTIONS

 

TT:          In the last edition of Tile Today we briefly touched on your move from being a distributor of Aqua Mix products to a manufacturer and exporter of the Aqua-Seal STC (Stone, Tile & Concrete) Solutions brand. What challenges have you had to overcome and how was the transition?

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Copyright Ian Taylor and The Tile and Stone Blog.co.uk, 2013. See copyright notice above.

FAQ – My Glazed Tiles Are Dull, How Do I Clean Them?

Glazed tiles are by nature ones that have already been effectively sealed with a very thin layer of glass. Now the dullness may be a result of wear and tear and may tell you that the tiles are nearing the end of their useful life. However, in most cases the dullness indicates there is a build up of deposits on the surface. Now, if this is limescale, we’d recommend you use a product like Shower Tiles Plus. If you have dull glazed floor tiles then we’d recommend you use something like Heavy Duty Tile and Grout Cleaner but make sure that you rinse the floor really well afterwards.

Copyright Ian Taylor and The Tile and Stone Blog.co.uk, 2013. See copyright notice above.

FAQ – Should I Seal My Stone Flooring?

Well the answer is if you want to protect your stone floor from staining then you really should seal it. One key thing you should do is to test your stone for porosity. To do this, add a few drops of clean water to your stone floor and if they are absorbed, the stone is porous.Sealing a stone floor gives you something called “reaction time” in that you have an opportunity to react and wipe up any spillages and any stain producing contaminants before they seep deeper into the stone. Anything that is water-based will be kept at the surface where they can be cleaned up a lot easier also. You typically have spent a lot of money on a stone floor so using a relatively inexpensive (in comparison to the cost of the stone) sealer will help ensure you get the most our of this significant investment and help keep your floor looking fabulous for many years.

If you have a polished stone floor like marble, honed limestone or granite then we would recommend using something like Sealers Choice 15 Gold.

If you have a textured stone floor such as sandstone or rustic slate for example then we would recommend using something like Seal and Finish Low Sheen.

Copyright Ian Taylor and The Tile and Stone Blog.co.uk, 2013. See copyright notice above.
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