I have seen entire pools damaged by crushed glass and glass bead blasting. That's why I don't recomend using it when options exist.
I have done a lot of tile cleanings and they do not come off easy. Chemicals are a waste of money. I have heard of Pressure washing as an alternative (only works with light build-up)and i don't mean to down any person whom has used a sander but it can harm the tile. Yes the sanding may work but you might end up causing yourself a large expense in the long run. but the best way is to blast it with Glass Bead.
When you rub a mineral on a tile it is called streaking a mineral. The line that is left is called the streak, and the tile itself is called a streaking plate.
You are not doing a complete job when you service your pool or check the chemicals. You need a tile scrub brush assy. or the equivalent. You need to be cleaning the tile line at least weekly to prevent the scum and calcium buildup. You probably will not be able to remove the scale buildup at this point unless you concentrate on about a two foot area of tile daily until you've completed the entire tile line. k
scrape it with a razor blade...assuming the tile is untextured porcelain
cost to remove tile floor
A power tile saw is the best tool to remove tile effectively and efficiently.
Use a 50%/50% mixture of white vinegar and water. This works!
A power tile scraper is the best tool to efficiently and effectively remove tile floor.
Yes, you can use a solution of water and white vinegar to remove haze on polished porcelain tile. Mix equal parts vinegar and water, apply to the tile, scrub gently, and then rinse off with clean water. Be sure to test a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn't damage the tile.
To effectively remove mold from shower tile, mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the affected areas. Let it sit for about an hour, then scrub the mold with a brush or sponge. Rinse the tile thoroughly with water and dry it completely. Repeat the process if necessary.
It is best to remove the wall tiles. You need a flat service and a lot of times old tile will not be perfectly flat. If you remove the tiles you will have a good base to tile on. If you don't want to remove the tiles you may be able to add a backer board on top of the old tile and then tile on that.
Remove the adhesive.
To remove cat vomit from Travertine tile, clean the tile as normal. A simple solution to clean the tile and to sterilize is using apple cider vinegar. There is not much of a risk cleaning the tile unless an abrasive cleaner is used.