How to remove the protective layer from polished porcelain tiles?
Protective wax from coatings can be removed in several ways. Specialist of Eliane it presents 4 tips for a perfect shine after laying the piece.
When purchasing a polished porcelain tile, it is common to find a matte-looking film on the surface of the product. This layer of wax can be seen, mainly, when we look against the reflection of the piece and it has a very important reason for being there.
It is a waterproofing layer., whose function is to protect the porcelain tile from leaving the factory to laying. It prevents the pieces from being scratched or scratched., also prevents contact with dirt, retaining its shine throughout transport.
But, after settlement, how to properly remove wax to have the piece's natural shine? A Eliane it presents 4 options ranging from homemade solutions to products found on the market. check out!
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homemade solution: Saint from home can perform miracles, sim! Oftentimes, some products that we already have in the pantry can help with the removal, like creamy soap, white vinegar and a bucket of water. Mix these products – 5 parts of water to 1 saponaceous part – and then, wet the coating. Scrub the surface with a soft sponge, but remember to use the non-abrasive side. Let it act for about ten minutes, rinse and remove the water with the help of a dry cloth. If the result is satisfactory, expand the solution to other areas.
“The ideal is to make circular movements”, the tip is Eliane's Quality Assurance coordinator, Anderson Patricio Eziquiel.
Alcohol: A joker product for most cleaning is alcohol. It is a faster and safer option, which also provides an excellent result. For this, just scrub with circular movements over the piece with the help of a paper towel and that's it! Shine is guaranteed and so is cleanliness.
“The advantage of alcohol is that it evaporates. And the higher his graduation, best, 70% alcohol being the most common”, says Anderson.
Porcelain tile wax remover: There are also specific products on the market to remove the protective layer.. One of them is the wax remover for porcelain tiles., which is a product in powder form. The application is as simple as possible.: simply “sprinkle” over the piece . With the help of a soft sponge, rub the remover over the surface of the product and remove with a dry cloth. This product can be found in construction material stores and homecenters.
grout powder: Another option similar to remover, which is widely used by those who deal daily with the installation of coatings, it is the conventional grout powder itself. In this case, special care must be taken when pressing the powder onto the piece. It is recommended to sprinkle over the surface of the product and, with the help of a sponge, make circular movements with a controlled force so as not to scratch the finish.
The most important thing is to always follow the manufacturer's recommendation so that the polished porcelain tile is not damaged by an inappropriate cleaning product.. Thus, quality is guaranteed and, mainly, the quality of the parts.
Eliane's specialist applied each of these tips and the result can be seen on the brand's YouTube channel, no link:
