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Title: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Rob Hall on November 12, 2012, 07:41:39 pm
No doubt one here for Kevin...
I have done a job which is a victorian Floor, which has had a covering of bitumen, why on earth people do this, I have no idea!!
The customer had managed to get up 99% of the bitumen off,  but there was some staining left.
I used a Black Twister, which has worked really well, unfortunately, there are some tiles where the staining has gone right in. Is there a known method or product on the market to remove these stains?
Title: Re: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Jamie Pearson on November 12, 2012, 07:43:39 pm
Sealing and coating remover I would imagine.
Title: Re: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Rob Hall on November 12, 2012, 07:46:12 pm
Sealing and coating remover I would imagine.
Thanks
Who makes that? ;D
Title: Re: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Jamie Pearson on November 12, 2012, 08:06:18 pm
Aqua mix (other strippers are available)
Title: Re: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Kev Martin on November 12, 2012, 09:23:18 pm
My choice here would be a Poultice powder mixed with Aqua mix Sealing & Coating Remover to draw the stains out.  Be a little careful with any solvent you use as sometimes it can thin the bitumen which makes it spread and may exacerbate the problem.

The link to the poultice and the S & CR are both below.  That is not an invite to buy the products off E Bay it is just a link.  Call the office on 0121 705 5333 tomorrow if you want the products.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130642509830&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140695819149&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Rob Hall on November 13, 2012, 06:59:16 pm
My choice here would be a Poultice powder mixed with Aqua mix Sealing & Coating Remover to draw the stains out.  Be a little careful with any solvent you use as sometimes it can thin the bitumen which makes it spread and may exacerbate the problem.

The link to the poultice and the S & CR are both below.  That is not an invite to buy the products off E Bay it is just a link.  Call the office on 0121 705 5333 tomorrow if you want the products.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130642509830&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140695819149&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics
Marblelife Ltd
Thanks Kevin, I'll give that a go on the next job.
Title: Re: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Rob Hall on November 13, 2012, 09:35:18 pm
My choice here would be a Poultice powder mixed with Aqua mix Sealing & Coating Remover to draw the stains out.  Be a little careful with any solvent you use as sometimes it can thin the bitumen which makes it spread and may exacerbate the problem.

The link to the poultice and the S & CR are both below.  That is not an invite to buy the products off E Bay it is just a link.  Call the office on 0121 705 5333 tomorrow if you want the products.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130642509830&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140695819149&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics
Marblelife Ltd
Kevin, I will order some tomorrow, there is still some staining to get rid of.
Title: Re: Bitumen on Victorian Tiles
Post by: Kev Martin on November 14, 2012, 09:47:42 am
OK

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics