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Title: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by Kesh on May 29^th, 2004, 1:11am

I have recently uncovered a quarry tile floor (red/cream & minton), but it has in recent years been carpeted with a black rubber underlay underneath.

The problem is that this has left marks on the tiles, & I'm looking for suggestions to remove them.

Have tried sugar soap, white spirit & other solvents, paint stripper - all to no avail. I'm wondering about caustic soda as a last resort - any Ideas?

Title: Re: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by Dewy on May 29^th, 2004, 1:44am

I had a similar problem kesh. The upstars bedrooms had foam rubber backing. When they were lifted rubber was stuck to the lino. It had gone very dry & powdery. I didn't try to remove it til the carpets get changed. :o

Title: Re: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by woodsmith on May 29^th, 2004, 10:45am

Kesh, I'm assuming you have got as much off as possible with a window scraper, but have you tried a steam stripper? I would have thought it was a better bet than a solvent as it won't spread it about, worth a try if you have one.

Title: Re: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by ROBBO on May 29^th, 2004, 3:03pm

Just an idea and probably wont work but try oven cleaner... its surprising what it can do, I have used it to clean up stains on fibre cement slates.

Title: Re: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by Kesh on May 29^th, 2004, 10:18pm

Thanks for replying, there is no underlay left, just the stain marks. I hadn't considered either the steamer or oven cleaner - both sound like excellent suggestions :).

I'll post back when I've given them a go.

Title: Re: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by thermo on Sep 4^th, 2004, 10:38pm

Get another quarry tile and gently rub it over the surface once youve got the worst off. might need a bit of water but it should do the trick. orks with paint stains etc on brickwork

Title: Re: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by scotspark on Sep 4^th, 2004, 11:08pm

what bout a pressure washer??????????

Title: Re: Underlay marks on quarry tiles?
Post by The_Trician on Sep 5^th, 2004, 2:30am

I have a similar problem - but with a timber staircase.

Sounds to me like you need the assistance of some seriously strong solvent.

I'd try something with a bit of carbon tetrochloride in it -Trade-Only stuff because Carbon Tet is a banned substance but it sure does shift the crap.

TT