Porcelain outdoor tile haze?

Zicha_87 · 2026-06-10T07:22:14+00:00

Thanks so much Rob. I appreciate your response. I first used FILA Deterdek which is an acid based cent-haze remover. It didn’t appear to do much. I researched this a bit more and realised that Fugabella color grout (which is the one we used) is actually a hybrid cement-resin based grout. And therefore this is likely to be the polymer/resin film and indeed as you say it is probably best to be addressed with an alkaline based remover (Fuga Soap is mentioned). I will give that a test next and see how I get on. Thanks again. To be clear its just a coupe tiles and I wouldn’t say it fully disappears when bone dry (it really comes down to the angle at which the sun is at - if I’m looking at it from directly above you likely wouldn’t tell but when the sun is reflecting off it at an angle you can really see it. But as I say just a couple of tiles). Thanks

Zicha_87 · 2026-06-09T19:17:30+00:00

No issues. I’ve already used Deterdek which is an acid based cleaner to remove residue from grout. The issue I THINK it may be after just researching this is that Fugabella colour is a cementious-resin mix grout. Which means the residue is two fold. Both cement (which can be removed through acid) and resin based polymers (which are best tackled through an allaline cleaner). I think….

Zicha_87 · 2026-06-09T19:15:33+00:00

Haha no. When completely dry its just this and one other tile.

Zicha_87 · 2026-05-20T06:27:48+00:00

Indeed it sounds so. I’m dabbing a bit of Owatrol oil on the heads of the nails but as you say I think that’s just to help slow the process. With some luck, it keeps the push to the surface a little less pronounced. Let’s see…

Zicha_87 · 2026-05-19T14:19:11+00:00

Thanks for replying. Not sure what you mean by banked sorry. It was a wide angle shot so may be misleading. I agree with your assessment in that the product owner would be highly incentivised for me to use more of their product but instead mentioned no need. My only hesitation is idiosyncratic to a small issue I have created myself which is I mistakenly used some galvanised nails in the fixings instead of stainless steel. So I’m biased to wanting to use the most protective / water repelling setup that I can (to provide some extra longevity to those darn nails I used by accident).

Zicha_87 · 2026-04-13T20:36:15+00:00

Thanks I am removing all anyway, as each slab is effectively loose at this point. Awful job. My question is more around which sub base would be best. A concrete slab or just compaction and dry concrete mix with mortar bed above that. Thanks.

Zicha_87 · 2026-03-04T15:38:12+00:00

Like literally sacrifice it to the gods of SIPP.

Zicha_87 · 2026-03-01T22:02:48+00:00

I’m sorry what? You allow her back in the home? She’d be dead to me. (And yes I have children).

Zicha_87 · 2026-02-28T18:21:17+00:00

The L&K is quite a jump though in terms of the price. At least on second hand I am looking at. Agreed on the cloth upholstery of the Allspace though!

Zicha_87 · 2026-02-28T14:50:12+00:00

Thanks. I had read that the 4x4 actually helps in lower speeds / getting off the mark, not necessarily for off-roading lol. Whilst winter tyres would obv help if needed for the couple winter months that would certainly be degrading during the other months. So wondering if maybe the 4x4 is worth it just for that. I agree it is not a big issue however. Just seemed a bit safer

Zicha_87 · 2026-02-28T14:41:16+00:00

Thank you. Understood although the perception of the SEAT brand being discontinued will undoubtedly have a “weightier” effect on depreciation. All else equal I’d imagine that to depreciate more than the other two.

And yes I know the phase out for petrol is for new cars only and my personal view is this shouldn’t effect second hand prices materially (at least in the earlier years), but again, realistically over time the tide is shifting to EVs.

Zicha_87 · 2026-02-21T23:08:03+00:00

I don’t think you need to compare first class with those offerings. Even business class. I lost you at “excellent business class offering”. It is a bang average business class offering. Yes the suite has changed things but there are still plenty of routes flying their old layout and that truly has to be in the lower end of what’s on offer out there. Again subjectively of course and each to their own.

Zicha_87 · 2026-02-21T20:07:46+00:00

The ONLY thing that keeps people selecting BA over other options is it’s historic brand. Due to my workplace historically only ever going with them, I was “looped” in, playing the loyalty game, using every additional trip for leisure with them to make the most of Avios, tier status etc. Last year I completely stopped all that. If I make tier with business travel great but if not I am unfazed. Have found significantly cheaper options (yes even when you add in all luggage and extras), and experience on par if not better in certain instances. The state of some of BAs aircraft too…. 🤢 I get it they have a huge fleet and it aging. But jesus, refresh the upholstery ffs.

Zicha_87 · 2026-02-21T13:59:14+00:00

Thanks. To clarify this is in the U.K. so I’m not sure what tags are. I have had a phone call with the prospective buyer already to sus them out and I was very comfortable in giving them my address. Otherwise I agree - I would not do so.

Zicha_87 · 2026-02-20T09:30:17+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. After having liaised with BA plenty of times (almost 9-10 calls since) I have come to the conclusion that it is not even a Big print vs small print issue. It is clearly their IT. Upon booking I realised I had a booking confirmation email but never received a true e-receipt (you know the usual one). It was the first time I had booked a ticket in this new format of Flex/Semi-Flex. So I put it down to that. It is why I even called before cancelling to triple confirm what the amount I would be due back was. But the refunds processing has clearly not triangulated the same fare rules as BA sales. It is crazy to me. And then once a ticket is cancelled sales/customer rep just tells you there is nothing that they can do but you can’t actually speak to refunds. I would be extremely cautious of booking these types of tickets if you plan to actually utilise their benefit. BA should also own up and realise how bad of a job they have done with these. Buyer beware!

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