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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: TMF Top Picks-Tile & Grout / Hard Surfaces

    *The PERFECT steps to cleaning tile and grout......

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-08-2010 10:52 PM
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  1. I have to submit 2 bids.. 1 cleaning and sealing... 1 polishing and sealing a travertine tile floor

    This is a Dental office and it is in an upscale newer office building. Roughly 2000 squ. ft. of travertine tiles. The Dr's complain about how the...

    Started by SanDiego, Today 02:06 AM
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    Today 12:53 PM Go to last post
  2. urine odor in grout

    I cleaned the carpets in a long term rental today and there was a strong urine odor coming from the bathroom ceramic tile - the grout looked...

    Started by pksav, Yesterday 06:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 29
    Today 10:46 AM Go to last post
  3. Tile Cleaner

    What cleaning solution do you use to clean tiles that really work...

    Started by iateitdog, 09-01-2010 03:01 AM
    • Replies: 13
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    Yesterday 11:38 PM Go to last post
  4. Need Hardwood Re-finishing Advice

    Lately I have been doing more with hardwood floors and have had pretty good succes with the Laminotor Plus system however it falls short of being...

    Started by Daron Farrar, 08-20-2010 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 189
    Yesterday 04:58 PM Go to last post
  5. Sealer question

    One of the office buildings that we clean wants their stone floors cleaned and sealed, they have been sealed before grout and the tile(not by us) and...

    Started by leuj20, 09-01-2010 04:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    09-01-2010 06:07 PM Go to last post
  6. Turbo Force

    Ok i have a few questions i have a turbo force tile cleaner and a Ninja Century 400 portable with 250 psi for carpet..I have a gas pressure washer i...

    Started by iateitdog, 09-01-2010 02:57 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 30
    09-01-2010 07:54 AM Go to last post
  7. sticky tape residule on newly waxed vct

    I have a customer who has for whatever reason put tape down on the floor that I stripped and waxed for him a few months back. He called today and...

    Started by cjlpn, 05-20-2010 09:00 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    09-01-2010 01:23 AM Go to last post
  8. 10k sq ft of concrete

    I was asked if we could clean a 10,000 sq ft warehouse earlier today. Some oil/grease spills and pretty much what you would expect a warehouse floor...

    Started by TCS, 08-26-2010 05:46 PM
    • Replies: 15
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    08-31-2010 09:44 AM Go to last post
  9. Grout Haze

    Well I came across a new one last week I've been cleaning T&G as long as I've been doing carpet and hadn't come across a haze of grout on tile...

    Started by Matt Strader, 08-28-2010 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-30-2010 05:45 PM Go to last post
  10. Who's the Resident Expert on Saltillo Tile?

    I really need to get more hands on with Saltillo tile - we do live in Arizona after all. We've done a couple small jobs but they weren't very...

    Started by Owner FOSC, 08-18-2010 07:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-30-2010 08:43 AM Go to last post
  11. Moving Really heavy exam tables

    Anyone have any ideas,tips,tricks,moving equipment i can use We have to move about 15 exam tables out of VCT tile offices to strip floor, but...

    Started by shane deubell, 08-05-2010 08:34 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 213
    08-28-2010 11:53 PM Go to last post
  12. EZYTILE??

    I have a restaurant that has what appears to be sealed or glazed slate "Ezytile". Has anyone tried cleaning these before? I know i can clean it...

    Started by TechnicRay, 08-25-2010 10:31 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-27-2010 06:54 PM Go to last post
  13. Need a free helper for the day? (T&G ONLY)

    I am looking for someone in or around the central N.C. area that will be doing a large or several Tile & Grout cleanings and or color sealing jobs in...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 08-30-2009 08:48 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    08-26-2010 11:12 PM Go to last post
  14. What do you do to acheive a true "wet look" on v.c.t.

    This was recently touched upon on another thread on another subject, so I wanted to devote a separate to this topic. What is your process, what...

    Started by mooreoftom, 06-07-2010 12:09 PM
    • Replies: 21
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    08-25-2010 10:39 PM Go to last post
  15. How much do you charge for polishing marble? Cleaning... Sealing?

    What is a "high" price and a "low" price to charge for polishing someones marble floor? What do you charge for cleaning & sealing? Have you...

    Started by bensurdi, 08-22-2010 06:28 PM
    cleaning, price, sealing, stone, tile
    • Replies: 4
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    08-23-2010 04:42 PM Go to last post
  16. paste wax wood floors?

    I have a client that just wants me to make his wood floors looks nicer without getting into buff & recoats and sanding and refinishing. The floors...

    Started by hma1, 08-03-2010 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-16-2010 12:01 PM Go to last post
  17. Stone / Tile after fire or flood

    I am interested in hearing the experiences of any who have cleaned tile & grout or stone floors following a fire or water loss. Any special...

    Started by Scott W, 08-16-2010 11:49 AM
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    08-16-2010 11:49 AM Go to last post
  18. 68,000 SQFT VCT

    Got a call to do 68,000 sq ft vct @ 0.15 a sq. Its a nursing home..common areas can be done a night, patients rooms during the day. Floor has 2...

    Started by e9er, 05-25-2010 03:10 PM
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    08-15-2010 11:20 AM Go to last post
  19. Acid dyed concrete floor???

    I have a customer that has a acid dyed concrete floor in there home. They are wanting to have the floor stripped and refinsihed. Does any one know...

    Started by WOW Carpet Cleaners, 08-09-2010 10:29 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    08-14-2010 06:33 PM Go to last post
  20. Client Has a Problem With Soft "Prism Grout"

    I'll be looking at a potential job this week (Wed or Thu) and would appreciate some ideas. Client called and told me she had 1550 sf of tile...

    Started by Owner FOSC, 08-01-2010 06:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    08-10-2010 11:35 PM Go to last post
  21. SPINERGY FLOOR HONING/POLISHING PADS

    How well do these work? Do you use them with your usual alkaline cleaners? How long does a pad last, Like how many sq ft? Can I really get a high...

    Started by bill, 08-02-2010 03:25 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-10-2010 11:27 PM Go to last post
  22. Tile & Grout Chemical question

    In looking at the products alkaline available, they are all 11-12.5 pH. Would any cleaner with similar pH do just as good of a job cleaning? The...

    Started by crscleaner, 08-10-2010 01:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-10-2010 04:18 PM Go to last post
  23. Canadian's needed. Vct floor stripper

    since most of the vct stripper brands the U.S guys list are not available up here, and i dont want to pay HUGE shipping fee's for bringing in...

    Started by TechClean, 08-09-2010 02:16 AM
    • Replies: 12
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    08-10-2010 02:39 AM Go to last post
  24. they (whoever they are) should make a glide for sx 12

    someone should make a glide for the SX 12

    Started by leofry, 08-09-2010 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-09-2010 07:19 PM Go to last post
  25. 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 02:49 PM
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    08-09-2010 03:43 PM Go to last post
  26. there is money on refinish wood floors?

    I was just wondering how much is charged for sand and apply stain and varnish on a wood floor?

    Started by RevolutionContracts, 08-05-2010 07:44 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    08-05-2010 09:35 PM Go to last post
  27. white haze on tiles

    I have been asked to look at a job where the tiles have a white film over them. They have tried using a Karcher pressure washer on them, yet the...

    Started by LFC, 08-02-2010 04:44 AM
    • Replies: 17
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    08-04-2010 09:25 PM Go to last post
  28. 28,000 sq

    got a call from a national company i do allot of sub work for in my area. they are acquiring a contract with a store building size of 28,000. ...

    Started by TechClean, 08-04-2010 01:54 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 106
    08-04-2010 08:50 PM Go to last post
  29. Stone Polishing Question

    Hi All - I'm new to this forum and to stone polishing, so I have a question for the pros. My uncle owns a cleaning biz and wants to expand into...

    Started by Redrobin, 07-02-2010 07:30 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    08-04-2010 02:48 PM Go to last post
  30. VCT floors streaking

    I have been cleaning some vct floors in restrooms for a lightly used facility. Now, the floors are streaking. I am using new microfiber pads, and...

    Started by rougew, 08-03-2010 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 78
    08-03-2010 11:13 PM Go to last post
  31. Help Me Bid VCT, PLEASE......

    I am bidding my 1st vct job. Strip and wax, What do you all get per sq.ft. ? I'll be using rotory etc. . This is commercial work, only 400 sq.ft. but...

    Started by randmartinez, 07-30-2010 12:42 AM
    • Replies: 13
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    08-02-2010 02:26 PM Go to last post
  32. Terrazo Floors

    Ok here is the question I have a customer who inherited her mothers house in DeerFeild beach Flordia.The house has Terrazo floors that had carpet...

    Started by aaminc, 08-01-2010 09:41 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-02-2010 12:20 PM Go to last post
  33. many of you clean tile and grout that is really not dirty

    I am given a bid this week on tile and grout and although i have not seen it... I know enough about this job to know its really not dirty or at least...

    Started by leofry, 07-18-2010 06:37 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 125
    07-29-2010 08:10 PM Go to last post
  34. SX-7

    Anybody know where I can get a used SX-7/ I know I am being cheap, but I don't really want to spend the money on a new one. My helper managed to back...

    Started by ghlemke, 07-25-2010 02:33 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    07-26-2010 11:15 AM Go to last post
  35. What's best chemical for greasy tile floor ? Please help!

    What's best chemical for greasy oily tile kitchen floor restaurant? Please help! Will citrus solv work? what about Enzyme?:

    Started by kamehameha, 07-19-2010 10:57 AM
    grease, restaurant, tile
    • Replies: 11
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    07-22-2010 08:33 AM Go to last post
  36. MB 8 the acid test

    these videos show application of MB8 to a couple of tiles. after the application i tested the stone with acid. they are both about 6 minutes....

    Started by fabmast, 07-21-2010 09:08 PM
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    07-21-2010 09:08 PM Go to last post
  37. need some quick limestone help..........gotta make it shine

    I have a new commercial client for carpet, they do all hard surface themselves. I clean a ton of ceramic on monthly plans, have done some limestone...

    Started by Carpet Matt, 06-30-2010 05:19 AM
    • Replies: 11
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    07-19-2010 10:03 AM Go to last post
  38. Tile "seal and shine "

    hey guys need some advice on this one ... got an email from a restaurant i used to clean, but gave up when i took a hiatus from cleaning for a...

    Started by TechClean, 07-16-2010 10:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 156
    07-19-2010 09:58 AM Go to last post
  39. Tile & Grount and Urine

    Obviously grout is porous and some things can get in too far....but what is the best plan of attack when cleaning grout that is affected by urine? By...

    Started by TJS81, 07-17-2010 02:10 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    07-19-2010 09:53 AM Go to last post
  40. Do you bring in the sx 12 for less than 100 sq ft

    just seems kind of crazy to pull all that hoes in and equipment in for 50 sq ft or so... not saying I dont want to clean it but might have to charge...

    Started by leofry, 07-18-2010 07:20 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-19-2010 08:22 AM Go to last post
  41. whats a good tile cleaning machine for your hand

    one that i can use in very small areas where is kind of hard to use the sx 12 and for use on walls

    Started by leofry, 07-16-2010 10:30 AM
    • Replies: 11
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    07-17-2010 11:32 AM Go to last post
  42. Just getting into tile and grout

    Hello all. Hope everyone's not too hungover. Just got my T&G set up and I plan on hustling restaurant/commercial work. Any suggestions? Is it worth...

    Started by daven883, 07-05-2010 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    07-11-2010 01:43 AM Go to last post
  43. Emergency Lead for VCT work in Mobile, Al

    Guy contacted me 5 minutes ago; we don't operate in Mobile, Al yet; So call them back at this number 1-248-305-9353 They have a client needing...

    Started by rjfdube, 07-08-2010 02:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 63
    07-08-2010 02:11 PM Go to last post
  44. Stripping Ceramic/Porcelain tile?'s

    Hey guys, just got a call from one of my contractors about stripping a floor for a new homeowner. He said it was a man-made tile and has a "ton" of...

    Started by floorguy_724, 07-04-2010 01:51 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 212
    07-06-2010 11:59 PM Go to last post
  45. Burnishing VCT Flooring

    Ive been doing a lot of strip/wax VCT flooring. I use stripper and a 175, then mop and apply sealer and self levelling wax which requires no...

    Started by Richard Baldwin, 07-04-2010 08:52 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    07-05-2010 11:26 AM Go to last post
  46. Lightbulb Check out my new t&g site

    I had Tre build me a few more websites for my other companies. Here is the 1st one for my tile cleaning. He asked me what else I would like or what...

    Started by Rob Allen, 06-14-2010 10:54 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    07-02-2010 12:33 AM Go to last post
  47. Question Completed 1st Vinyl job...need some advice

    Ok this is before and after. 90 sq/m (or 1000 sq/f for you guys). BEFORE AFTER Here are the things that concerned me about the process. ...

    Started by TJS81, 07-01-2010 04:19 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 96
    07-01-2010 08:27 AM Go to last post
  48. Dog Urine on wood floors.

    I've done a few floors using Interlink's wood floor system. I looked at a floor yesterday, which mostly would have responded well using Interlink....

    Started by paulosully, 06-29-2010 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 88
    06-29-2010 03:05 PM Go to last post
  49. does any one know where I can get a sealer applicator

    does any one know where I can get a good sealer applicator I would prefer something that I could use standing up not down on my knees lol that sounds...

    Started by busta22, 06-09-2010 06:51 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 256
    06-27-2010 09:47 PM Go to last post
  50. The art of color and clear sealing? looking for training.

    Can someone explain to me if the both colour and clear sealing apply to grout only? Or is tile/stone also required to be sealed after cleaning? Im...

    Started by donaldsodav290, 06-08-2010 01:23 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 246
    06-27-2010 05:55 AM Go to last post
  51. Commercial Sheet Flooring

    Customer calls today and says their office has commercial sheet flooring that has yellowed. They mentioned that the sales person that sold it told...

    Started by tom676, 06-24-2010 06:33 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 116
    06-26-2010 08:08 AM Go to last post
  52. vct spray buffing contract

    hey guys just got a call Company wants 11 convenience stores spray buffed twice monthly and stripped twice a year (small city) ive never...

    Started by TechClean, 06-09-2010 03:31 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 168
    06-25-2010 11:22 AM Go to last post
  53. Auto-Scrubber with a drink & cell phone holder

    This looks like an awesome light duty autoscrubber for just $1600, battery version is only $300 more (not the gel type s usually like $500 more). ...

    Started by rougew, 06-21-2010 06:26 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 116
    06-22-2010 04:06 PM Go to last post
  54. Portable auto-scrubber needed

    I need a portable auto-scrubber for a very small grade school. about 3,500 ft max, three rooms, a hallwway, and a larger lunchroom. The floors are...

    Started by rougew, 06-17-2010 09:33 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 250
    06-21-2010 06:42 PM Go to last post
  55. HOST???????????

    anybody using HOST CRB machine to clean grout & tile?

    Started by dafivefooter, 06-14-2010 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    06-18-2010 09:45 PM Go to last post
  56. 360i to clean limestone

    Can the 360i t&g brush clean limestone or ceramic tile with rough surfaces or will the turbo hybrid do a better job? Thanks Frank

    Started by fboet, 06-09-2010 02:55 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 179
    06-16-2010 09:36 AM Go to last post
  57. What do I need to do to start Grout and Tile Cleaning?

    I have been in business for 4 yrs now and do mostly residental cleaning with minimum commerical cleaning. I have a truck mount White Magic Pro1200...

    Started by russmoorecc, 03-24-2010 09:22 AM
    cleaning, grout, tile
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 437
    06-14-2010 01:03 AM Go to last post
  58. The Turbo Hybird or TMF's Bad Boy Stainless Steel Spinner

    Any one had the Bad Boy Stainless Steel Spinner by TMF. I do like the SS. Can it all be rebuilt? How close to the wall does it clean? ...

    Started by jwhatley, 06-03-2010 10:17 PM
    bad boy stainless, spinner, ss spinner, turbo hybird
    • Replies: 6
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    06-10-2010 03:00 PM Go to last post
  59. the Grout wand ????

    does anyone know how the grout wand from jon-don is ?????

    Started by busta22, 06-09-2010 07:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 107
    06-10-2010 12:25 PM Go to last post
  60. This is one of my results!

    Even the floors was nos finished, it still one more coat of wax, you can have some ideas how nice a vct floor will look!...

    Started by locko-fabara, 05-30-2010 03:06 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 438
    06-03-2010 11:01 PM Go to last post

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