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Tile and Grout Cleaning, Hardwood Floors, Stone, VCT and Concrete

  1. TurboForce vs the Sx 12

    They both seems to be good machines. I am not sure of the differences they have. I would like some feedback for those who may have used both...

    Started by jwhatley, Yesterday 02:33 PM
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  2. moving furniture for wood floor cleaning

    how many of you move the furniture when you clean wood floors? it does have to be moved right ? there is no way you can clean around it right?

    Started by leofry, 03-10-2010 04:54 PM
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  3. SX-12 jet size

    I am considering reducing the size of jets on my SX-12. The Blazer will not keep up with the current size of jet on the unit now. Has anyone reduced...

    Started by Blind Dr, 03-10-2010 09:42 AM
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  4. TIle & Grout Equipment

    Hey all I would really appreciate some feedback before I get these tools. I currently run a Legend SE. (truck mount) and use a gecko tile and grout...

    Started by stumagoo, 03-10-2010 07:50 PM
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  5. Has anyone else ????

    Seen or better yet.... is anyone useing the "spynergy" system (pads) for travertine (stone)?? It looks very interesting... ;) While I realize...

    Started by Lance Golden, 02-01-2010 06:36 PM
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  6. Any VCT techs in Orange Beach , Al. ?? Got a lead for ya!!

    Anyone willing to take on a VCT job for a Church; Guy says they were paying about $1,800.00 2 times a year. Call 251-269-3270. I don't do business in...

    Started by rjfdube, 03-09-2010 09:32 AM
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  7. Hardwood Floors????

    I have a customer scheduled for a large carpet and tile and grout cleaning but now they have called to see If I clean hardwoods too. What is the...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 02-05-2010 09:33 AM
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  8. Whats a good grout color sealer, paint,finish etc.. that will hold up to 1200 psi multiple cleanings

    Iv got one commercial client, monthly service, most locations always clean up awesome, Iv got 2 particulars, that just dont come as clean as the...

    Started by Carpet Matt, 02-23-2010 12:51 AM
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  9. Spalling, Flaking & Pitting Marble floor

    Customer has a high polish beautiful marble floor suddenly this year it is spalling , flaking, pitting, Any one have an idea of the usual...

    Started by dex, 03-01-2010 03:21 PM
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    03-06-2010 12:20 AM Go to last post
  10. any one Dry Stripping Floors yet?

    was wondering if you had seen or heard of this idea, really ineresting, just did a VCT job this week and wish I knew about this method. it looks...

    Started by Jeffdzr, 02-13-2010 11:01 AM
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    03-03-2010 06:42 PM Go to last post
  11. Cool FLAGSTONE TILE CLEANING???

    HOW DO YA CLEAN FLAGSTONE TILE???I HAVE CLEANED 10000000 OF SQ.FT. OF TILE&HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS??PLEASE HELP!

    Started by bcrain1014, 03-01-2010 10:22 AM
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    03-02-2010 10:28 AM Go to last post
  12. VCT

    Here r some pics of strip & wax no 175 i do it buy hand faster for me this way.I use a steel scubber, sams club stripper & wax holds up good for...

    Started by e9er, 01-28-2010 02:25 PM
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    02-25-2010 04:24 PM Go to last post
  13. New Vid, Hardwood clean and polish

    Yes, I know there is spam in the middle of the vid. I tried to register the software and there was so much security crap trying to pay them that I...

    Started by Richard Baldwin, 02-12-2010 05:52 PM
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  14. Grout Sealer Question?

    Today for the second time since we started last year we ran across a sealer from Lowes. During our estimate and inspection we do a test spot (scrap...

    Started by Shane C, 02-21-2010 11:31 PM
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    02-22-2010 03:27 PM Go to last post
  15. best equipment for cleaning grout

    What is the best set up you have used for cleaning grout, short of a truck mount. Is there a portable alive that will give you the presure and...

    Started by dex, 02-17-2010 01:27 AM
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  16. Getting started in T/G cleaning

    I do carpet cleaning and VCT tile. I have hand scrubbed some Tile and Grout just small jobs. I have a Recoil XPS with a little giant heater. The...

    Started by Gemcleans, 01-17-2010 10:19 PM
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  17. tile & Grout

    Finished Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETQTMm2PS80

    Started by Jeffdzr, 02-10-2010 08:44 PM
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  18. Scrub and Re-coat?'s

    Have a job in the morning to go do a scrub and re-coat. I did the job in October and put 5 coats of wax on there and the owners dragged counters,...

    Started by floorguy_724, 02-13-2010 06:09 PM
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  19. HELP !! New Venetian Gold granite counertops.

    Just installed granite counter tops in my bathrooms and kitchen New Venetian Gold granite bought some sealer from interlink ( spinergy stone care...

    Started by johntalley, 02-09-2010 05:25 PM
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  20. Nasty build up in mens restroom

    I'm still learning .. did one the other night just could not seem to get it all out ? that nasty white and some time yellow build on on the...

    Started by johntalley, 11-12-2009 09:43 PM
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  21. Cleaner in Destin Florida

    We have been asked to reccommend a tile cleaner in Destin Florida who can remove sealer left on a porcelain tile floor. Any takers, send me a PM or...

    Started by Scott W, 02-10-2010 06:34 PM
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    02-11-2010 12:31 PM Go to last post
  22. Tile & Grout cleaning

    got the tri fecta 9500 sq ft carpet 600 sq ft tile & grout 1800 sq ft VCT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyI7dl3bbFo...

    Started by Jeffdzr, 02-10-2010 07:27 PM
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    02-10-2010 07:54 PM Go to last post
  23. Banner Ad

    Really? What's with the grout pen thingy ad up top?

    Started by Gary T, 02-08-2010 03:09 PM
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    02-08-2010 07:03 PM Go to last post
  24. Poor Handling of Mexican Tile

    I was reviewing some videos and stumbled across this. Even if you have never tackled a floor of this stature, you can easily tell the cord laying...

    Started by Matt Strader, 01-15-2010 10:11 AM
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  25. VCT For dummies

    I need to know all the steps to properly shine and maintain Vinyl Composite Tile. I have never done this before and everything I read on here gets me...

    Started by b18cyacrx, 11-01-2009 09:29 PM
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    02-08-2010 12:18 PM Go to last post
  26. More VCT Quesitions??? Paging Locko and ryno!

    Hey guys, I will be doing my first VCT job Thursday and want to make sure I have everything covered. I think I got everything needed so far,...

    Started by floorguy_724, 09-22-2009 08:42 PM
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  27. Question What are your steps to cleaning Tile & Grout?

    I know this has been covered before in multiple threads, but I thought it would be beneficial to anyone starting T&G cleaning to have all the...

    Started by JStafford, 02-06-2010 05:05 PM
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  28. New idea for me

    I had a very thin grout line to color seal. I took a toothbrush and pulled all the rows out except one. Needle nose pliers worked great. Then I used...

    Started by floortisan, 12-24-2009 11:31 AM
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  29. Got my T&G cleaner on SS....HELP!!!

    Did a job thursday and some how, the crap of a t&g cleaner we use got on the custy's fridge which ofcourse is Stainless Steel. Anyone know what I...

    Started by Dbonezny, 11-21-2009 01:16 AM
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    02-04-2010 09:19 PM Go to last post
  30. whte and red tile looks yellow

    This might be a long shot but do any of you have any idea what this could be? I have not seen this yet, but going to take a look sometime this...

    Started by leofry, 02-02-2010 10:21 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    02-04-2010 11:43 AM Go to last post
  31. WET VAC

    What Wet Vac do you guys use for picking up stripper? Brand ? Size HP ? CFM ? Waterlift ? Thanks Kevin

    Started by Shutty, 01-19-2010 09:50 PM
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  32. Can I mix Oxy-Blaster with Viper Venom?

    I have been a long time user of Oxy-blaster and have always gotten decent results with it. But if been hearing everybody speaking wonders of Viper...

    Started by steam king, 05-20-2009 02:05 PM
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    01-29-2010 08:52 PM Go to last post
  33. Viper Venom *boooooooooooooo*

    So, I finally decided to get away from the lung hurting T&G cleaner in "White Lightning" by namco and got me some Viper Venom. Went to a clients...

    Started by Dbonezny, 12-25-2009 03:49 PM
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  34. VCT and Turbo Tool

    hey guys was wondering if anyone had used your turbo or tile tool to rinse and extract stripper from the floor. I do this all the time works great,...

    Started by Jeffdzr, 01-28-2010 10:45 PM
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  35. Installing VCT

    Does anyone have a per square ft charge for installing VCT commercial.

    Started by aaminc, 01-25-2010 01:50 PM
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  36. My first color seal video

    Total square foot was 266. It took me 5 hours to complete the job from set-up to tear down. I imagine with the more of these I do the faster I will...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 10-07-2009 06:01 PM
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  37. going back to a grout colour seal job and being disappointed

    Did a job just after Christmas on the ladies toilets in a members club the grout was really dirty, and I must admit when we had finished the work I...

    Started by LFC, 01-16-2010 04:58 PM
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    01-17-2010 08:20 PM Go to last post
  38. Square EBG-20

    Has anyone used the Square EBG-20 if so how did you like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch6msh4eF7Q&feature=player_embedded#:AddEmoticons04259:

    Started by e9er, 01-11-2010 05:01 PM
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  39. What do you charge for sealing Travertine

    I have a travertine job coming up . Custy wants 1000 sq ft polished and impregnated. I dont do much stone .What are u charging for sealing...

    Started by ErikG, 12-21-2009 11:53 PM
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  40. Limestone

    I cleaned some upholstery last friday and gave the customer an estimate on her ceramic tile in her kitchen. i also noticed her foyer was tile as well...

    Started by TCS, 11-23-2009 01:25 PM
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  41. Pebble tec floors "my mother wants me to clean hers"

    Hey guys, My mother was here over Christmas and she wants us to clean her Pebble tec floors in her home. We are not sure where to start. We...

    Started by Advcarpetcleaning, 12-31-2009 04:16 AM
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  42. VCT Pricing

    What are you guys charging for a Strip, rinse and 4 coats of finish? per sq ft ? Labor and materials included in the price

    Started by Rod, 10-30-2009 11:16 PM
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  43. tm for cleaning vct

    Any one ever use their TM for cleaning vct? I have an apartment with vct that is filthy. I was thinking of using the TM with myhydraforce SX12. ...

    Started by cjlpn, 11-23-2009 07:51 PM
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  44. VCT steps

    ok can you give me the steps on stripping and waxing VCT. Also. I bought a Pullman Holt will that do the job? and what kind of pads do I buy? how...

    Started by leofry, 12-17-2009 08:54 PM
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    12-19-2009 05:31 PM Go to last post
  45. shower tile

    Have a customer who wants their shower t & g cleaned. Small 3x3 ceramic with 1/4" grout lines (unsanded). The grout has discoloration that looks a...

    Started by TCS, 12-15-2009 01:09 PM
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    12-17-2009 01:28 PM Go to last post
  46. color seal video

    I just wanted to post this video clip for those color sealing YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

    Started by SJA, 12-10-2009 07:12 PM
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  47. Question I Need Marble Help Quick?

    Just got a call about doing a marble shower. Floors and walls. I only have Viper Renew and Viper Venom for hard surface thus far. Are either OK to...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 12-07-2009 05:45 PM
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  48. marble/travertine combo

    i have a customer with a mix of these 2 types of tile. The foyer is marble and her kitchen is travertine. Some time ago she spilled vinegar on the...

    Started by TCS, 11-03-2009 02:50 PM
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    12-08-2009 12:17 AM Go to last post
  49. Top 10 things you should know BEFORE cleaning tile & stone

    OK who wants to take a stab at this? I learned the hard way. Anyone else before I state my 10 want to give it a shot? :AddEmoticons04259: Rob

    Started by Rob Allen, 11-11-2009 11:29 AM
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  50. Color seal was the only way.......

    I have seen a few post where guys say they do not believe in color seal. Well take a look at these photos and you will see why it is a good product...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 11-18-2009 05:06 PM
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    11-23-2009 10:02 AM Go to last post
  51. Heavy Duty Rubber

    I have a fitness club to do tomorrow and they have their gym covered in this... ...

    Started by Dbonezny, 11-21-2009 01:20 AM
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  52. Hacking it out!!!

    Today I did a 2500 sq foot tile job. During the job the qd on my cheapo spinner tool snapped in half. I tried cleaning it with my glided wand, but...

    Started by Ryno, 11-17-2009 11:36 PM
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  53. Slate question

    Looked at a nice slate floor they want cleaned. Not very old, no coatings, nice natural look to it. Wont be too hard of a job from the looks of...

    Started by topnotchman, 11-13-2009 06:46 PM
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    11-16-2009 11:27 AM Go to last post
  54. Saltillo Tile

    Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning this stuff - or even re-applying the finish. I have treated it many different ways, but am just never...

    Started by nsmeltz, 11-11-2009 08:02 PM
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  55. Need an advise for marble floor

    I have a client who wants me to refinish her marble floors. She says marble is not shine as it used to be and she wants it shine. Is there anything I...

    Started by OrionCleaning, 11-10-2009 10:40 AM
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    11-11-2009 01:34 PM Go to last post
  56. Learned my lesson today

    Not all dirt is created equal. :D I cleaned and color sealed 400 sq ft of tile toady. $3.00 sq ft. Cleaned and sealed perfect. Nothing topical...

    Started by Rob Allen, 11-11-2009 12:34 AM
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  57. Before and After Pics..Hardwood Floor...from John at Expert Grout Care

    Here are some new Before and After Pictures sent in from John at Expert Grout Care. It's his first Wood floor job using the LAMANATORPLUS SYSTEM! ...

    Started by LamanatorBob, 09-04-2009 12:31 PM
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  58. Wax spilled on STONE Fireplace -- HELP ASAP

    Got a facebook message last night at 11:30pm that a very good client that spilled a candle on his stone fireplace and carpet. The carpet I am not...

    Started by aspenedelen, 10-09-2009 09:32 AM
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    11-07-2009 11:32 AM Go to last post
  59. Sealer that will stand up to bleach

    I have travertine floor tiles throughout the downstairs of my house. The problem is, I have two dogs who just love digging up the garden and then...

    Started by LFC, 11-06-2009 04:01 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    11-06-2009 07:42 PM Go to last post
  60. Permanon

    Is anyone familiar with a product called Permanon? If have used this or can give any feeback, I would like to hear your comments. Thanks. ...

    Started by Scott W, 11-04-2009 04:43 PM
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    11-04-2009 04:43 PM Go to last post

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