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Defect and Repair
Tiles | Defect | Repair |
Cracks | Re-tiling | |
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Staining |
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Staining | Remove the stain mark using a suitable commercial rust remover. Follow directions exactly and do not leave on surface very long as acid in many rust removers can etch the surface. |
Inconsistent joint width | Cause by poor workmanship. Re-tiling is recommended. | |
Impact cracks | Caused by extreme impact load that is beyond the compressive strength of the tile. Re-tiling is necessary to the affected portion. | |
Efflorescence | Use an acidic cleaner. These salts and minerals are reactive to most acidic cleaners and will usually dissolve upon contact. | |
Uneven Surface | Affected tiles should be removed and replaced with new tiles. |
Note: For more defects, please refer to the Defect Library.