The floor lined with polished porcelain stoneware needs more thorough care compared to non-polished. We tell what rules it is worth adhere to that its surface does not sweat.
Polished ceramics reflects the light and creates the impression of a greater volume of space. Photo: Ceramicas Mimas
Features of care and protection against pollution polished porcelain stoneware are related to the technology of its processing. After the roasting, the rough surface of the tiles is grinding into several stages with special diamond discs, replacing them gradually on discs with a smaller grainy. As a result, the upper grungy layer leaves, and the material with a glossy surface and the visual effect of color depth is obtained. It is used primarily with the interior decoration of the floor and walls, and also make the striking beauty of the countertops, window sills, stairs.
Ceramics for marble reproduces texture and drawing of natural stone, but is distinguished by greater practicality. Photo: Estima Ceramica
To preserve the beauty of sex and walls lined with polished porcelain stoneware, several simple rules should be performed, starting directly from the laying. During installation, the mark on the surface of the material is made by a conventional pencil with a graphite rod, since they are easy to wash off with a wet cloth. Before grouting the seams around the perimeter of the tiles can be pasted with a laner tape or apply protective mastic to the surface to reduce the likelihood of spots. After completion of the work, it is advisable to immediately remove the contamination with a weak solution of hydrochloric acid (5: 1) or a special cleansing agent. After that, rinse with clean water. In the future, until the completion of other finishing works, the polished surface must be covered with a film, thus protecting against dirt and construction waste.
On the wet polished floor it is easy to slip. There will be no problems if you treat the surface with special means that activate the surface microerosy, providing water removal from the coating. Photo: Geotiles.
The glitter of polished floor will not die if one time a year to apply a special protective composition on it, and for more efficient cleaning with daily wet cleaning, add purifier to water. There are general criteria for choosing a cleaning composition for porcelain stoneware depending on the type of pollution. For example, spots from beer, coffee, coca-cola, blood easily remove alkaline solvents (chlorine and caustic s). With lime, cement, ink, acids (chlorine oxides) are coping with ballpoint handles. Resin, candle wax, glue, chewing gum will disappear under the influence of solvents (gasoline, acetone, trichloroetin, nitrogen).
Protective grace against stains (Litokol) (4243 rubles / l). Photo: Litokol
Glutoclean (PUFAS) PUFAS (700 rubles / l). Photo: Pufas.
Wax and Stone Wax (Litokol) Based Protective Tool (Litokol) (2204 rub / l). Photo: Litokol
Absorbent pasta Mangia Macchia (Bellinzoni) (0.25 kg - 890 rubles). Photo: Bellinzoni.
Polished porcelain stoneware will serve for a long time and will not deliver special problems with competent care. There are several simple rules for protection against pollution. First, put a durable rug before entering the room with tiled floors. He will gather brought from the street on the soles of the sand and small pebbles. Secondly, do not slow down with cleaning. Despite the high wear resistance, the surface of the porcelain book may be damaged by materials that have a close solidity to it. Finally, do not use the paste and powder during harvesting, which include abrasive substances, so that the polished floor or wall cladding has retained the primordial shine. But, agree, some nuances of polished porcelain stoneware are insignificant before the indisputable advantages of the material - beauty, color, a depth of pattern, a mirror effect.
Julia Budanova
Estima Ceramica Marketing Director
