Octopus 3rd Gear January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 Hi All, Does anyone has experience on homogeneous tiles polishing service, especially those glossy type of tiles? I hear from ID and contractors that glossy homogeneous tiles cannot be polished. But from internet I discovered 2 companies whom claim it can be done.... For fine scratches on the homogeneous tiles I understand from one of the company saying "diamond cutting" method can remove it? Please let me know your experience if any. Thanks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009k Neutral Newbie January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 How can be done... homogeneous tiles only got top coat hor, you polish liao then left with what??? hahahahaha... Marble can lah, cos whole piece is marble mah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 How can be done... homogeneous tiles only got top coat hor, you polish liao then left with what??? hahahahaha... Marble can lah, cos whole piece is marble mah... Yup, once polished becomes dull liao 'cos coating gone. I saw some of my tiles have dull corners (polished off due to uneven surface). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear January 13, 2012 Author Share January 13, 2012 In the quotation it is stated can get 90% of original polish results. This method is not cheap, $6 per sqft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 Hi All, Does anyone has experience on homogeneous tiles polishing service, especially those glossy type of tiles? I hear from ID and contractors that glossy homogeneous tiles cannot be polished. But from internet I discovered 2 companies whom claim it can be done.... For fine scratches on the homogeneous tiles I understand from one of the company saying "diamond cutting" method can remove it? Please let me know your experience if any. Thanks. Polishing can be done. But the method nothing to do with diamond cutting. Hard stone used to polish the tiles by grinding just like terrazzo flooring. Just curious: why so many people want their floor hard, glaring, and slippery? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 How can be done... homogeneous tiles only got top coat hor, you polish liao then left with what??? hahahahaha... Marble can lah, cos whole piece is marble mah... That is not homogenous tile. That is glazed tile. Do get the facts right, before you misled with your 'advice' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 Hi All, Does anyone has experience on homogeneous tiles polishing service, especially those glossy type of tiles? I hear from ID and contractors that glossy homogeneous tiles cannot be polished. But from internet I discovered 2 companies whom claim it can be done.... For fine scratches on the homogeneous tiles I understand from one of the company saying "diamond cutting" method can remove it? Please let me know your experience if any. Thanks. Do not listen to conmen. Only glazed tiles are glossy and can not be polished. Homogenous tiles are dull by comparison but can be polished to even out the undulating worn tiles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009k Neutral Newbie January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 That is not homogenous tile. That is glazed tile. Do get the facts right, before you misled with your 'advice' Agree that my knowledge is lacking in tiles. Whatever i know came from renovation done a decade back and from my contractor. First time i hear about glaze tiles... Anyway, i was told only marble and real timber can sand down and polish. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear January 13, 2012 Share January 13, 2012 Agree that my knowledge is lacking in tiles. Whatever i know came from renovation done a decade back and from my contractor. First time i hear about glaze tiles... Anyway, i was told only marble and real timber can sand down and polish. Cheers. We do polishing, not sanding, on marble and terrazzo. We do sanding on timber. Glazed tiles we do not sand/polish. At one time there was contractor doing applying a coating to refurblish worn glazed tiles (not heard of them recently). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear January 14, 2012 Share January 14, 2012 homogeneous tiles and glazed ceramic tiles are different. fyi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear January 16, 2012 Author Share January 16, 2012 So nobody ever done polishing on homogeneous tiles? I not quite sure what is the difference between homogeneous tiles and glazed tiles, but from internet I read homogeneous tiles can either be glazed or un-glazed. Homogeneous tiles is a type of ceremic tiles with same colour & pattern through out the thickness. I assume polishing for glazed homogeneous tiles for fine scratches (not deep cut or cracks) is like removing the swirl marks on a car paint work? The top coat of car paint work can be like the glazed surface of a tiles, so fine scratched or stains can be removed and yet base coat still looks good? It can be done in theory, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear January 16, 2012 Share January 16, 2012 (edited) So nobody ever done polishing on homogeneous tiles? I not quite sure what is the difference between homogeneous tiles and glazed tiles, but from internet I read homogeneous tiles can either be glazed or un-glazed. Homogeneous tiles is a type of ceremic tiles with same colour & pattern through out the thickness. I assume polishing for glazed homogeneous tiles for fine scratches (not deep cut or cracks) is like removing the swirl marks on a car paint work? The top coat of car paint work can be like the glazed surface of a tiles, so fine scratched or stains can be removed and yet base coat still looks good? It can be done in theory, right? homogeneous as the name suggests, means that the composition of the tile is essentially the same no matter whether you take a cross section or longitudinal cut of the slab. There is nothing superficial about the composition. Therefore, when one does invasive procedures which involves removing the topcoat, the composition of the tile will not be affected. Of course, if the homogeneous tile has been laid with a shiny top coat, that will be affected obviously. Glazed tiles are no different from your porcelain wares. The core of the tile is simply white or grey for the matter, the top coat that provides the external appearance is simply a veneer. If you try hard enough, you will strip this layer and end up with a dull interior. The top coat provides the colour and texture, so even if you replace the shiny clear coat, the appearance of the glazed is essentially ruined. Edited January 16, 2012 by Happily1986 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic January 16, 2012 Share January 16, 2012 Hi All, Does anyone has experience on homogeneous tiles polishing service, especially those glossy type of tiles? I hear from ID and contractors that glossy homogeneous tiles cannot be polished. But from internet I discovered 2 companies whom claim it can be done.... For fine scratches on the homogeneous tiles I understand from one of the company saying "diamond cutting" method can remove it? Please let me know your experience if any. Thanks. neber heard homo tiles can polish. better to ask them to demo on their own tile instead of experimenting on your floor in case it causes more damage than b4 and use it as an excuse to upsell you a new homo 'package'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GanBoonleong 1st Gear September 25, 2016 Share September 25, 2016 Hi, I am stone restoration specialist, and has been in this line more than 20 years. Please let me offer my insights. Nowadays, homogeneous tiles can be grind and polished like marble floor, leaving no pointing gap, and relieving you the trouble of re-polishing. End result will render a dust/ stain-free pointing gap. Please feel free to visit https://www.facebook.com/Seiko21PteLtd/ for more information. You may call me up at 90040986, Ah Long for more information. Thank you. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor68 Turbocharged September 26, 2016 Share September 26, 2016 Yes today tiles and engineer stones are very good. No need for marble and granite. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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