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Muractic acid available in most commercial retail outlets typically runs 30+ or - % Hydrochloric Acid content. Nasty stuff and generally speaking it will at the very least etch the surface and take the satin or glazed finish "OFF" a tile.
My company just finished litigation with one of our clients that used a proprietary method of ours to test a surface for waterproofing of a surface after applying our waterproofing product. We call for a water and acid test on surfaces to qualify for our 15 year warranty for waterproofing. This guy instructed his in house maintenance personnel to perform these test after looking at our web site, "without our knowledge or permission" and not only ruined thousands of sq. ft. of tile, but also had OSHA involved. Big Mess!
Don't know what your trying to do, but Muriatic is Bad Stuff in the wrong hands and we don't even recommend it's use for " Acid Etching of Concrete", that used to be a standard for coating applications, "Back in The Day" That's why it has the skull & crossbones on it!
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Can muriatic clean thinset from ceramic tile?
will muriatic acid aid in removing thin set from the back of ceramic tiles with out damage
Can muriatic acid be used to a bathroom tile floor?
It really depends on what type of tile you have down. Muriatic acid is great at cleaning some types of tile. It will really mess up other types. If you head down to the flooring department of your local home improvement store, someone there will be able to talk to you about your specific case. I have spoken to people at Home Depot about the use of muriatic acid in the past. They were very knowledgeable.
Can muriatic acid be use to remove soap scum from tile on a shower wall?
Muriatic acid certainly would remove it but not recommended. The acid might cause damage to the grout or even etch the tile. I would use one of the milder solutions available at most home centers (LimeAway eg.)
What is the function of white tile in the acid-base titration experiment?
i case when the beaker get hot it does not affect the lab.
Clean lime off tile floor?
Any acidic cleaner should work. This category would include both vinegar (acetic acid) and commercial lime dissolving solutions (muriatic acid, K2R, Lime Away, etc.). Wear gloves, don't get cleaner under your rings, sponge off with water to preserve your grout after removing lime.I would use nothing stronger than white vinegar. Anything stronger will destroy the grout.
Can you clean porcelain with muriatic acid?
Yes
Will muriatic acid etch ceramic tile?
No muriatic acid cannot etch ceramic tiles because it does not corrode or react with glass or ceramic. That is why muriatic acid is also available in glass bottles.
Is there a simple test to determine whether the deposit on the pool tile is calcium?
If it's calcium then it will foam up if you put straight muriatic acid on it. this wont hurt the tile. however be careful as muriatic acid can be dangerous stuff.
Can muriatic clean thinset from ceramic tile?
will muriatic acid aid in removing thin set from the back of ceramic tiles with out damage
Can muriatic acid be used to a bathroom tile floor?
It really depends on what type of tile you have down. Muriatic acid is great at cleaning some types of tile. It will really mess up other types. If you head down to the flooring department of your local home improvement store, someone there will be able to talk to you about your specific case. I have spoken to people at Home Depot about the use of muriatic acid in the past. They were very knowledgeable.
Can muriatic acid be use to remove soap scum from tile on a shower wall?
Muriatic acid certainly would remove it but not recommended. The acid might cause damage to the grout or even etch the tile. I would use one of the milder solutions available at most home centers (LimeAway eg.)
Acid used for tile and toilet cleaning?
Muriatic acid. -NOTE - wear goggles and gloves, DON'T breath the vapour, be wary, it's very corrosive.
Can you use muratic acid to clean slate?
You may use muriatic acid to clean tile or slate floors if you encounter stains on them. It will need to be diluted in order to be useful.
In what household product would you find hydrochloric acid?
Muriatic acid,used for etching concrete and changing PH level in pools is a watered down hydrochloric acid available at most paint and hardware stores and Home Centers.
What will clean white tile grout other than muriatic acid?
AnswerSteamAnswerBleach. This site has professional tile guys that have helped me in other areas and can probably answer it better: http://www.johnbridge.comThere is a product from Australia called Pink Stuff that is a broom on mop off grout cleaner no nasties. www.pinkstuff.com.au
Can you use muriatic acid to clean sand filters?
YES. USE ABOUT TWO PARTS WATER ONE PART ACID. LET THEM SOAK FOR A FEW HOURS THEN RINSE. Muriatic acid can be used to clean filters, HOWEVER there is a proper sequence to cleaning the filters. I am asuming you are talking about cleaning either cartridge or DE filters. If muriatic acid is used first in the cleaning process you will set the oils permanently into the filter material and ruin the filters. You MUST remove the oils from the grids (cartridge and DE) first then rinse with water. Next you can use the muriatic/water solution (1:10), then rinse again. To remove the oils from the grids or cartridges you can use a a cleanser manufactured for this purpose that you can purchase from your local pool & spa supply store or you can can use a TSP & water solution. TSP can be purchased at your local hardware store. Cartridge filters can loose approx. 20% of their capability with every filter cleaning. It is important that the filters cartridges be replaced every so often. Steve Dunn Vice President - Sales Commercial Pool Systems, Inc. Note: A 20:1 ratio (water to acid) should be sufficient for most situations. Even at this strength, it takes a lot of material (e.g. baking soda) to neutralize the acid for safe disposal.
How do you use a tile saw?
A video showing how to use a tile saw is shown on www.ehow.com. It includes additional tools on tile, how to make cuts and finish projects.
