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SOLUTIONS GUIDE 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS General Cleaning & Sealing Concepts

FAQs

Specification Sheets

Crossover Sheets

GENERAL CLEANING & SEALING CONCEPTS Our General Cleaning and Sealing section provides the fundamental information for safe and successful cleaning and sealing.

Pre-Test

Page 4

A list of the most common issues related to cleaning porcelain tile

Which Cleaner to Use: The pH Scale

Page 5

Explains the chemistry behind cleaning and the removal of stains

Organic vs. Inorganic Stains

Page 7

Explains what makes a stain either organic or inorganic and how it can be treated

Porcelain Tile General Cleaning

Page 9

Explains basic principles about cleaning porcelain tile

Natural Stone General Cleaning

Page 11

Explains basic principles about cleaning natural stone

Porcelain Tile General Sealing

Page 13

Explains basic principles about sealing porcelain tile

Natural Stone General Sealing

Page 14

Explains basic principles about sealing natural stone

Post Test

Page 17

A list of the most common issues and solutions related to cleaning porcelain tile.

Pre-Test 85% of all tile issues are due to an inadequate post construction clean. How do you clean? Choose: PS87

Alkaline

DETERDEK

Acid

CLEANALL or STONECLEAN

Neutral

1. 2.

Normal Grout Haze – Epoxy Residue –

3. 4. 5. 6.

White Grid on the Top of Porcelain Tile – Water Stains – Grease – Tire Marks on Auto Showroom –

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Chewing Gum – Limescale – Thinset – Paint / Graffiti – Polyurethane Grout Residue – Concrete – Adhesive Tape – Sharpie Markers – Rust – Pencil Marks –

17. Wine – 18. Coffee – 19. Rubber Cup Marks -

Which Cleaner to Use: The pH Scale When cleaning either porcelain tile or natural stone, the most helpful resource to consult is the pH Scale. Chemicals with a low pH, or acids, are used to clean inorganic stains, while chemicals with a high pH, or alkaline, are used to clean organic stains. Chemical cleaners with a pH of 7 are considered neutral cleaners and are used for daily routine cleaning.

Acid Cleaners • • •

DETERDEK: Acid cleaner for porcelain and ceramic tile, acid resistant stone, quarry tile and terracotta. PROSTRIP: Removes paint, graffiti and enhancing sealers from all natural stone, porcelain and ceramic tile, concrete, quarry tile, quartz and terracotta. SHOWERCLEAN & SHINE: Spray cleaner for all bathroom surfaces; hard water and soap scum remover for ceramic and porcelain tile, glass and stainless steel.

Caution: Acids can be applied to porcelain tile and acid resistant stone (e.g. granite, slate, sandstone); however, acids CANNOT be applied to acid sensitive stone (e.g. marble, limestone, travertine). If an acid is applied to an acid sensitive stone, the material will etch.

Alkaline Cleaners •

PS87: Alkaline deep cleaner for porcelain and ceramic tile, natural stone, quarry tile, concrete and terracotta.

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EPOXYOFF: Epoxy residue remover for porcelain and ceramic tile, glass mosaic, and glazed quarry tile. GROUTRENEW: Grout cleaner for cementitious grout joints in tile walls and floors.

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SR95: Stain remover for natural stone, polished and matte porcelain tile, glazed ceramic tile and concrete. KITCHENKARE: Alkaline spray cleaner for porcelain and ceramic tile, stainless steel, cars, motorcycles, tools, grills, glass, plastic and metal.

Neutral Cleaners • • • •

CLEANALL: Neutral cleaner for routine cleaning & initial washing of ceramic and porcelain tile, LVT, wood and laminates STONECLEAN: Neutral cleaner for routine cleaning & initial washing of stone REFRESH & RESEAL: Cleaner & resealer for natural stone countertops: marble, granite, limestone, travertine and quartzite. CLEANALL SPRAY: Neutral multipurpose spray cleaner ideal for porcelain and ceramic tile, LVT, wood, laminates and all natural stone.

Organic vs. Inorganic Stains Organic Stains If a stain is carbon based, it is considered an organic stain. Organic stains are treated with our alkaline based cleaners:

PS87: coffee, hair dye, ink, glue, chewing gum, adhesive tape residue, tire marks, thinset, pencil marks, Sharpie marker

EPOXYOFF: epoxy residue, tire marks, pencil marks, polyurethane grout residue, rubber marks

SR95: coffee, hair dye, ink, felt pen, nicotine, fruit juice

NO SPOT: oil, grease

Inorganic Stains If a stain is NOT carbon based, it is considered an inorganic stain. Inorganic stains are treated with our acid based cleaners:

DETERDEK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cementitious grout haze, white grid on top of porcelain tile, water stains, limescale, paint, graffiti, concrete, rust, sheetrock dust

PROSTRIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; paint, graffiti, enhancer sealers

(Caution: Acids CANNOT be applied to acid sensitive stone (e.g. marble, limestone, travertine). If an acid is applied to an acid sensitive stone, the material will etch.)

Porcelain Tile Cleaning Polishing Process – The polishing of through body porcelain tile increases the porosity of the material. In effect, the tile becomes more vulnerable to staining. Polished porcelain tile should be sealed with either MP90 or MP90 ECO PLUS.

Stain Removal Both PS87 & DETERDEK can safely be applied to any porcelain tile. For more information see Organic vs. Inorganic Stains in the General Cleaning chapter. Organic Stains – Must be treated with our alkaline cleaners: PS87, KITCHENKARE, SR95, GROUTRENEW, etc. (See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with DETERDEK & Cleaning Natural Stone with PS87 in the Specifications section.) Inorganic Stains – Must be treated with our acid cleaners: DETERDEK, PROSTRIP, SHOWERCLEAN & SHINE. (See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with DETERDEK & Cleaning Natural Stone with PS87 in the Specifications section.) Neutral Cleaners – A 1:200 dilution (capful per gallon) of CLEANALL (for ceramic and porcelain tile, LVT, wood and laminates) and STONECLEAN (for all natural stone) should be used for regular cleaning. (See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with CLEANALL & Cleaning Natural Stone with STONECLEAN in the Specifications section.) Unknown Treatments - When the type of stain in unknown, perform a PS87 application followed by a DETERDEK application, or a Fila Forensic Clean. (Refer to Fila Forensic Clean in the Specifications section.)

Proper Cleaning Microfiber Mop – Microfiber mops are preferred to cotton mops, because microfiber mops absorb less dirt, bacteria, etc. Two Bucket System - Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain dirty mop water. This will prevent dirty mop water from contaminating the clean water used for rinsing.

Treatment Limitations Anti-Slip Treatments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Porcelain tile will perform effectively if it is cleaned and maintained properly. Project owners who use anti-slip treatments to increase the COF to reduce slip fall concerns often damage the tile and permanently alter the performance of the floor. These treatments are seldom effective long term and can result in losses. Therefore, FILA does not manufacture or recommend any anti-slip products. FILA does recommend effective cleaning procedures. Add Shine - FILA does not specifically make a product to give matte finish porcelain tile more shine. Grout Issues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FILA does not manufacture a product for repairing blotchy grout; however, many setting materials manufacturers recommend enhancers, such as STONE PLUS, to darken the grout. This is not a recommended use of STONE PLUS.

Natural Stone General Cleaning Acid Sensitive Stone vs. Acid Resistant Stone Calcareous Stone – Also referred to as “acid sensitive stone” (e.g. marble, limestone, travertine). If an acid is applied to an acid sensitive stone, the material will etch. Non-Calcareous Stone - Also referred to as “acid resistant stone” (e.g. granite, slate, sandstone, quartzite). If properly diluted, an acid can be safely applied to acid resistant stone.

Pretreatment For light colored marble, limestone and other acid sensitive stone, pretreatment may be necessary to avoid contamination of setting materials.

PW10 – In order to avoid the leaching of contaminants into light colored marble, limestone and other acid sensitive stone, our anti-contaminant back sealer, PW10, must be applied to the back and sides of the stone before installation. Once the contaminants have penetrated the stone there is nothing that can be done to remove them. (See Sealing Honed Limestone with MP90 ECO PLUS / FOB in the Specifications section).

PRW200 – In order to protect porous stone against grout staining, we recommend our grout release, PRW200, prior to grouting. (See Sealing Honed Limestone with MP90 ECO PLUS / FOB in the Specifications section)

Polished vs. Unpolished Stone Polished Stone – PS87 can be used to clean polished stone diluted at 1:20. SR95 should be applied to any colored stain on polished stone and NO SPOT should be applied to any oil or grease stain on polished stone. (See Stone Cleaning FAQ # 21) Unpolished Stone – PS87 can be safely applied to unpolished stone when diluted 1:10.

Cleaning Inorganic Stains on Polished Acid Sensitive Stone FORMULAMARMO will remove inorganic stains from polished natural stone without adversely affecting the polished surface. It will also restore the polish to worn surfaces.

Porcelain Tile General Sealing Porcelain Tile Issues Polishing Process – The polishing of through body porcelain tile increases the porosity of the material. In effect, the tile becomes more vulnerable to staining. Polished porcelain tile should be sealed with either MP90 or MP90 ECO PLUS.

Treatment Limitations Anti-Slip Treatments – Porcelain tile will perform effectively if they are cleaned and maintained properly. Project owners who use anti-slip treatments to increase the COF to reduce slip fall concerns often damage the tile and permanently alter the performance of the floor. These treatments are seldom effective long term and can result in losses. Therefore, FILA does not manufacture or recommend any anti-slip products. FILA does recommend effective cleaning procedures. Add Shine – FILA does not specifically make a product to give matte finish porcelain tile more shine. Grout Issues – FILA does not manufacture a product for repairing blotchy grout; however, many setting material manufacturers recommend enhancers, such as STONE PLUS, to darken the grout. This is not a recommended use of STONE PLUS.

Natural Stone General Sealing Solvent vs. Water Based Sealer Solvent Based Sealers Contain VOCs: Yes Dwell Time: Up to 8 Hours Odor: An odor will linger until the solvent dissipates Water Based Sealers Contain VOCs: Very low or no VOCs Dwell Time: 4 Hours Odor: None Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): carbon-based compounds that combine with other gases in the atmosphere to form ozone which can adversely impact the environment and atmosphere.

3 Looks Natural Look Sealers do not alter the appearance of stone. SEALER

SOLVENT OR WATER BASED

PENETRATING OR TOPICAL

APPLICATION MATERIAL

MP90

Solvent Based

Penetrating

Polished Porcelain, All Natural Stone, Engineered Quartz, Grout

FOB

Solvent Based

Penetrating

All Natural Stone, Grout, Concrete, Quarry Tile, Terracotta

MP90 ECO PLUS

Water Based

Penetrating

Polished Porcelain, All Natural Stone, Engineered Quartz, Grout

Enhanced Look Sealers darken and enrich the color of stone. SEALER

SOLVENT OR WATER BASED

PENETRATING OR TOPICAL

APPLICATION MATERIAL

STONE PLUS (matte finish)

Solvent Based

Penetrating

Polished and Unpolished Natural Stone

Caution: Enhancing sealers are difficult to remove. Test on a sample piece before full application.

Wet Look Sealers enrich the color of stone, giving it a slight sheen. SEALER

SOLVENT OR WATER BASED

PENETRATING OR TOPICAL

APPLICATION MATERIAL

WET

Solvent Based

Topical

Unpolished Natural Stone

WET ECO

Water Based

Topical

Natural Stone, Terracotta

Natural Stone General Sealing Duration of Sealers Sealers last between 3-5 years depending on traffic and use. Test annually by applying water to see if it beads up and repels water. This will indicate that the sealer is still effective.

Pretreatment For light colored marble, limestone and other acid sensitive stone, pretreatment may be necessary to avoid contamination from setting materials. PW10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In order to avoid the leaching of contaminants into light colored marble, limestone, and other acid sensitive stone, our anti-contaminant back sealer, PW10, must be applied to the back and sides of the stone before installation. Once the contaminants have penetrated the stone there is nothing that can be done to remove them. (See Sealing a Honed Limestone with MP90 ECO PLUS / FOB in the Specification section). PW10 can also be applied to the top of the stone as a grout release. PRW200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In order to protect porous stone against grout staining, we recommend applying our grout release, PRW200, prior to grouting. (See Sealing a Honed Limestone with MP90 ECO PLUS / FOB in the Specification section).

Removing Sealers STONE PLUS and WET are very difficult to remove once applied; however, our acid cleaner PROSTRIP, will remove them. Water Based Sealers can be removed with a 1:5 dilution of PS87.

Treatment Limitations Add Shine - FILA does not specifically make a product to give matte finish porcelain tile more shine. Grout Issues - FILA does not manufacture a product for repairing blotchy grout; however, many setting materials manufacturers recommend enhancers, such as STONE PLUS, to darken the grout. This is not a recommended use of STONE PLUS, test before applying. 16

Post Test Answers 85% of all tile issues are due to an inadequate post construction clean. How do you clean? Choose: PS87

Alkaline

DETERDEK

Acid

CLEANALL or STONECLEAN

Neutral

1. Normal Grout Haze – DETERDEK 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Epoxy Residue – EPOXYOFF White Grid on the top of porcelain tile – DETERDEK Water stains – DETERDEK Grease – PS87 Tire marks on Auto Showroom – PS87/EPOXYOFF Chewing Gum – PS87

8. Limescale – DETERDEK 9. Thinset – PS87 10 Paint / Graffiti – DETERDEK 11. Polyurethane Residue – EPOXYOFF 12. Concrete – DETERDEK 13. Adhesive Tape – PS87 14.Sharpie Markers – PS87 15. Rust – DETERDEK 16. Pencil marks – PS87/EPOXYOFF 17. Wine – PS87 18. Coffee – PS87 19. Rubber Cup Marks – EPOXYOFF

FAQs Our FAQs consist of the most common questions and misunderstandings related to the cleaning and sealing of porcelain tile and natural stone. The various questions and their answers are explained in the following six categories:

CLEANING GENERAL (pg. 20) Inorganic vs. organic stains? Acid vs. alkaline clean? Are acids safe? What materials can PS87 be applied to? What is a neutral cleaner for? TILE CLEANING (pg. 21) What do I do when I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the stain on my tile is? I have a porcelain tile thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to clean. What do I do? What are the white grid stains on porcelain tile? STONE CLEANING (pg. 21) Can I apply an acid to a stone? Why are some stones sensitive to acid? How do I remove inorganic stains from polished stone? Can I apply PS87 to a stone? How do I remove organic stains from polished stone? How do I remove an etch mark from polished stone?

SEALING GENERAL (pg. 22) How long do sealers last? Can I prolong the life of my sealer? Solvent vs. water based sealers? Why are your sealers more expensive? TILE SEALING (pg. 22) Should I seal polished porcelain? Can I give my tile more shine? Do you have anti-slip treatments for porcelain tile? STONE SEALING (pg. 22) What looks can I give my stone? Can I prevent leaching of contaminants? How do I remove an enhancer sealer? How do I remove a penetrating sealer?

FAQs General Cleaning 1. What is an inorganic stain? Non-carbon based stain (e.g. limescale, grout haze, soap scum, etc.); treat with DETERDEK. 2. What is an organic stain? Carbon based stain (e.g. food, coffee, pencil marks, etc.); treat with PS87. 3. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the difference between an acid and an alkaline clean? DETERDEK will clean inorganic stains, while our alkaline cleaner, PS87, will clean organic stains. 4. What materials can acids be applied to? Acids can be applied to porcelain tile and acid resistant stone (e.g. granite, slate, sandstone, quartzite). Acids cannot be applied to acid sensitive stone (e.g. marble, limestone, travertine). 5. What materials can PS87 be applied to? PS87 can be applied to porcelain tile and ceramic tile, all natural stone (depending on dilution), quarry tile, concrete and terracotta. 6. What is a neutral cleaner for? Routine maintenance cleaning (1:200 dilution), and the initial washing of stone (1:30 dilution). 7. How do I remove epoxy grout haze? We recommend our epoxy grout haze remover, EPOXYOFF. 8. What is good mopping vs. bad mopping? Good mopping requires a synthetic mop and a 2-bucket system in which one bucket holds clean water and another holds the strained mop water. 9. How do I remove soap scum? Use DETERDEK, because soap scum contains limescale, making it an inorganic stain. 10. Do you make a graffiti remover? We recommend PROSTRIP for removing graffiti. 11. Do you make disinfectant products? FILA does not manufacture any disinfectant products. 12. Do you make a mold remover? No, FILA no longer markets a mold remover in the US. 13. Can I repair a blotchy grout job with chemicals? FILA does not manufacture a product for repairing blotchy grout; however, many setting materials manufacturers recommend enhancers, such as STONE PLUS, to help color the grout. This is not a recommended use of STONE PLUS, so test on a sample piece before a full application. 20

Tile Cleaning 14. What do I do when I don’t know what the stain on my tile is? Perform a FILA Forensic Clean: an application of PS87, followed by an application of DETERDEK. 15. I have a porcelain tile that’s impossible to clean. What do I do? Perform a FILA Forensic Clean: an application of PS87, followed by an application of DETERDEK. 16. What are the white grid stains on porcelain tile? The white grid marks on the surface of porcelain tile are the inorganic marks left by the release agent that is commonly used in porcelain tile production. It serves the purpose of ensuring that tiles don’t stick together in the cooling period after the tiles are fired and stacked. The white grid stain can be cleaned with undiluted DETERDEK and either a white (if the material is a polished), blue, green, or black (if honed or textured) scrubbing pad.

Stone Cleaning 17. Can I apply an acid to a stone? Acids can only be applied to acid resistant stone such as granite, slate, sandstone and quartzite. Acids CANNOT be applied to acid sensitive stone such as marble, limestone, and travertine. 18. Why are some stones sensitive to acid? Acid sensitive stones contain calcium calcite, which dissolves when in contact with acid. 19. How do I remove inorganic stains (limescale, water spots) from polished marble, limestone, or travertine? Our polisher, FORMULAMARMO, will remove inorganic stains from polished natural stone without affecting the luster. 20. Can I apply PS87 to a stone? PS87 can be applied to unpolished stone diluted 1:10 and to polished stone diluted 1:20. 21. How do I remove organic stains from polished stone? PS87 will remove organic stains from polished stone when diluted 1:20. SR95 will remove colored stains from natural stone and porcelain tile without affecting the polish. NO SPOT will remove oil and grease stains from natural stone without affecting the luster. 22. How do I remove an etch mark from polished stone? The MARBLE RESTORER KIT will remove etch marks and restore the shine to polished marble, limestone, travertine and agglomerate surfaces.

General Sealing 23. Sealer Duration? Between 3 and 5 years depending on traffic and use. 24. Can I prolong the life of my sealer? The life of a sealer on a countertop can be prolonged by 10-12 years if routinely cleaned with REFRESH & RESEAL. 25. What is the difference between solvent and water based sealers? Water based sealers contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Water based sealers also require a shorter dwell time than solvent based sealers. 26. Why are your sealers more expensive? Our sealers have higher coverage, protect better against stains, penetrate more deeply and last longer.

Tile Sealing 27. Should I seal polished porcelain? We recommend sealing polished porcelain. The polishing process opens up the porosity of porcelain, thus making it more susceptible to stains, especially light colored porcelain. 28. Can I give my tile more shine? FILA does not specifically make a product to give matte finish porcelain tile more shine. 29. Do you have anti-slip treatments for porcelain tile? Porcelain tile will perform effectively if It Is cleaned and maintained properly. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen project owners who use anti-slip treatments to increase the COF or DCOF to reduce slip fall concerns without first evaluating the effectiveness of their cleaning & maintenance regiment. The result is that the tile manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warrantee is voided because the process of applying anti-slip treatments often etch the tile and permanently alter the performance of the floor. Therefore, FILA does not manufacture nor recommend any anti-slip products.

Stone Sealing 30. What looks can I give my stone? FILA offers a natural look (MP90/MP90 ECO PLUS), a matte enhanced look (STONE PLUS), and a wet look (WET/WET ECO). 31. Can I prevent contaminants from leaching into my stone? Yes. Our anti-contaminant back sealer, PW10, will prevent contaminants from leaching into natural stone. 32. How do I remove an enhancer sealer? We recommend PROSTRIP for removing enhancing sealers. 33. How do I remove a penetrating sealer? We recommend PS87 for removing penetrating sealers. 22

SPECIFICATION SHEETS Our Specification Sheets detail the proper chemicals, materials, and application methods needed to carry out a professional quality cleaning or sealing. Custom specification sheets can be made for any issue a customer may encounter.

Specification Sheet

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Deep Cleaning Porcelain Tile with PS87

Cleaning Natural Stone with PS87

Cleaning Porcelain Tile with DETERDEK and CLEANALL

Cleaning Porcelain Tile with CLEANALL

Cleaning Natural Stone with STONECLEAN

Removing White Grid Marks from Porcelain Tile with DETERDEK

Restaurant General Cleaning and Degreasing

Removing Limescale from Polished Marble with FORMULA MARMO

Sealing Polished Porcelain with MP90 ECO PLUS: New Construction

Sealing Polished Porcelain with MP90 ECO PLUS: Existing Installation

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90: New Construction

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90: Existing Installation

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90 ECO PLUS: New Construction

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90 ECO PLUS: Existing Installation

Routine Maintenance of Stone Countertops with REFRESH & RESEAL

Specification Sheet

Page

Sealing Honed Marble with MP90 ECO PLUS

41-42

Sealing Honed Marble with MP90

43-44

Routine Maintenance of All Natural Stone with STONECLEAN

Sealing Honed Limestone (Porous Stone) with FOB

46-47

Sealing Honed Limestone (Porous Stone) with MP90 ECO PLUS

48-49

Sealing Quartzite with FOB

FILA Forensic Clean

Anti-Slip Treatments vs. Proper Cleaning and Maintenance

Deep Cleaning Porcelain Tile with PS87 Grout Type: Normal Cementitious, Epoxy or Polyurethane

PS87: Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner Materials Needed: PS87, 2 Buckets, Synthetic Mop, Microfiber Cloths, Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine, Wet Vacuum, Blower/Fan • • • • • • • • •

Dilution: 1:10, for heavy dirt build up, 1:5. Distribute the chemical evenly across the surface of the tile Dwell Time: 30-40 minutes (longer if the stain is very stubborn) Apply a little water and scrub vigorously with an abrasive pad or with a floor scrubbing machine equipped with a scrubbing pad. Polished/Lappato: White or Red Pad (make sure you don’t scratch the surface) Matte/Textured: Red or Blue Pad (Green or Black if the stain is stubborn) Remove the residue with a wet vacuum or a clean microfiber cloth. Thoroughly rinse the surface with a synthetic mop. Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain dirty mop water. Dry the floor with a blower/fan

Caution: If you have an Epoxy or Polyurethane grout do not leave the undiluted PS87 on the grout for more than 20 minutes, make sure you rinse thoroughly and do not leave a residue on the grout. If you have a particularly stubborn porcelain tile stains use PS87 undiluted and leave it on the stain until dry, avoid the grout if it’s an epoxy/polyurethane. Then scrub vigorously with an abrasive pad and rinse thoroughly.

Cleaning Natural Stone with PS87 PS87: Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner Materials Needed: PS87, 2 Buckets, Synthetic Mop, Microfiber Cloths, White Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine, Wet Vacuum, Blower/Fan • • • • • •

Dilution: 1:10 for unpolished natural stone, 1:20 for polished natural stone Distribute the chemical evenly across the surface of the tile Scrub vigorously with an abrasive pad. Remove the residue with a wet vacuum or a clean microfiber cloth. Thoroughly rinse the surface with a synthetic mop. Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain dirty mop water. Dry the floor with a blower/fan

Cleaning Porcelain Tile DETERDEK: Acid Cleaner Materials Needed: DETERDEK, Microfiber Cloths, Abrasive Pad, Wet Vacuum • • • • • •

Dilution: 1:5 Apply the solution to sections of a few square feet at a time. Let sit a few minutes, then rub vigorously with an abrasive pad or large brush. Remove the residue with a cloth or wet vac. Rinse with plenty of water. Should any stubborn dirt remain, repeat the application with a more concentrated solution.

Caution: If you have a cementitious grout, do not leave undiluted DETERDEK on the grout. Use water to wet the grout joints, use a 1:5 dilution. Use undiluted DETERDEK only on the tile itself and rinse thoroughly. Do not leave a DETERDEK residue on the surface, especially not on the grout lines. CLEANALL: Neutral Routine Maintenance Cleaner for ceramic and porcelain tile, LVT, wood and laminates. Materials Needed: CLEANALL, Synthetic Mop, Long Handled Brush, Floor Washing Machine • • •

Dilute 1:200 (capful per gallon). Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone, using either a synthetic mop, long handled brush or floor washing machine. No rinse is required.

Cleaning Porcelain Tile with CLEANALL Initial Washing of Porcelain and Ceramic Tile Materials Needed: CLEANALL, 2 Buckets, Synthetic Mop, Long Handled Brush, Microfiber Cloths, White Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine, Wet Vacuum, Blower/Fan • • •

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Wait for grout to fully cure (consult grout manufacturer for length of cure time) Dilute CLEANALL 1:30 (one cup per gallon of water). Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone using a long-handled brush or floor scrubbing machine equipped with a white circular pad. Scrub the surface with a white scrubbing pad. Remove the residue with a wet vacuum or a clean microfiber cloth. Thoroughly rinse the surface with a synthetic mop. Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain dirty mop water. Dry the floor with a blower/fan

Routine Maintenance Clean Materials Needed: CLEANALL, Synthetic Mop, Long Handled Brush, Floor Washing Machine • • •

Dilute 1:200 (capful per gallon). Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone, using either a synthetic mop, long handled brush or floor washing machine. No rinse is required.

Cleaning Natural Stone with STONECLEAN Initial Washing of Stone Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, 2 Buckets, Synthetic Mop, Long Handled Brush, Microfiber Cloths, White Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine, Wet Vacuum, Blower/Fan

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Wait for grout to fully cure (consult grout manufacturer for length of cure time) Dilute STONECLEAN 1:30 Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone using a long handled brush or floor scrubbing machine equipped with a white circular pad. Scrub the surface with a white scrubbing pad. Remove the residue with a mop or wet vacuum. Thoroughly rinse the surface with a synthetic mop. Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain dirty mop water. Dry the floor with a blower/fan

Routine Maintenance Clean Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, Synthetic Mop, Long Handled Brush, Floor Washing Machine • • •

Dilute 1:200 (capful per gallon). Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone, using either a synthetic mop, long handled brush or floor washing machine. No rinse is required.

Removing White Grid Marks from Porcelain Tile with DETERDEK The white grid marks on the surface of porcelain tile are the inorganic marks left by the release agent that is commonly used in porcelain tile production. It serves the purpose of ensuring that tiles do not stick together in the cooling period after the tiles are fired and stacked. The grid marks can be removed by using DETERDEK, FILAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acid/detergent cleaner. If you are cleaning individual tiles that are not in contact with the cementitious grout, you can apply DETERDEK undiluted. Let DETERDEK dwell for 10-15 minutes, scrub vigorously with a Green or Blue Pad. Rinse thoroughly, do not leave a residue. If you are cleaning a floor where the grout is also in contact with DETERDEK, dilute DETERDEK 1:5 and wet the cementitious grout joints. Let DETERDEK dwell for 10-15 minutes, scrub vigorously with a Green/Blue pad and rinse thoroughly. Sometimes the white grid marks absorb into the micro porosity of the tile and it can be difficult to remove. It is very important that you scrub vigorously. Use DETERDEK undiluted if the stain is stubborn. Watch the grout joints and make sure that DETERDEK is not left undiluted on the grout joints.

Restaurant General Cleaning & Degreasing

FILA has a specialized competence in the food service, porcelain tile area. We consult and work directly with several of the leading national restaurant chains (McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Zaxby’s Pancheros, Checkers…). The common issue is grease build up that attracts dirt and creates a residue on top of the tile. Dirt and footprints adhere to the surface grease residue and are difficult to clean. Our usual practice is to do a deep clean/degrease and grout haze removal clean to verify that the porcelain tile is in good condition. The next step is to test the condition of the grout. If the grout is cement based and has absorbed the grease and dirt, we draw out the contaminants with our PS87 alkaline treatment. The grout needs to be cleaned thoroughly and sealed for the floor to perform as a total system. Alternatively, if the grout has been compromised by the grease build up, we recommend that the grout be completely removed and replaced with an epoxy grout which would not absorb grease in the future. The root cause is grease and an inadequate degreasing/cleaning regiment. The kitchen tile and grout need to be thoroughly degreased or the grease will be tracked into the dining area and the issues will return. The grout must be cleaned and sealed or replaced with an epoxy grout. The cleaning regiment must be modified to prevent the grease build up to return. We recommend a weekly degreasing clean with PS87, 1:5 dilution or undiluted in stubborn areas (See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with DETERDEK & Cleaning Natural Stone with PS87 in the Specifications Section). We recommend a daily clean with our neutral CLEANALL, initially 1:20, and then 1:200 dilution once the situation is under control (See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with CLEANALL for tile, LVT, wood and laminates or STONECLEAN for all natural stone in the specifications section). In summary, if we thoroughly clean the current situation (including the kitchen) and protect the weak link (the grout) and develop a serious cleaning routine we can maintain the performance of the floor. Missing any of these steps will compromise the performance and the floor system will return to the prior poor condition. FILA has several other treatments for quarry tile, epoxy residue elimination and sealer removal. FILA is the market leader recommended by all of the leading European and American tile manufacturers. If you provide us with the materials used and the conditions/issues we can develop a written spec for how to deal with the issues. Once the issues are under control, we can specify a general cleaning regiment to maintain sanitary conditions on a regular basis. FILA Service is our commercial cleaning and problem-solving division that can contract with a national chain to resolve issues and follow up with the local restaurants to train, supervise and audit ongoing cleaning programs. FILA provides professional products, onsite problem solving and ongoing programs to maintain the highest sanitary standards in restaurants, hotels and commercial facilities. The FILA office in Miami is our hub for technical information, literature, samples and products. 32

Removing Limescale from Polished Marble with FORMULA MARMO STONECLEAN: Neutral Cleaner Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, 2 Buckets, Synthetic Mop, Long Handled Brush, Microfiber Cloths, White Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine, Wet Vacuum •

Dilute STONECLEAN 1:30

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Distribute the mixture evenly across the marble using a long handled brush or floor scrubbing machine equipped with a white circular pad.

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Scrub the surface with a white scrubbing pad.

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Remove the residue with a wet vacuum or a clean microfiber cloth.

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Thoroughly rinse the surface with a synthetic mop. Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain dirty mop water.

FORMULA MARMO: Inorganic Stain Remover for Polished Material Materials Needed: FORMULA MARMO, Microfiber Cloth •

No Dilution: Ready to Use

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Shake before use.

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Pour FORMULA MARMO onto a clean microfiber cloth.

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Wipe FORMULA MARMO over the surface of the polished marble.

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Rub FORMULA MARMO into the surface for a few seconds until completely dry.

Sealing Polished Porcelain with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based): New Construction MP90 ECO PLUS helps sustain the natural look of polished porcelain tile by preventing stains and making them easier to clean when they happen. Polished porcelain tile must be sealed, because the porosity of the tile is increased during the polishing process, thus making it more vulnerable to staining.

Post-Construction Clean - DETERDEK: Acid Cleaner (Only for first clean after installation.)

Materials Needed: DETERDEK, 2 Buckets, Microfiber Cloths, Abrasive Pad, Wet Vacuum • • • • • •

Caution: If you have cementitious grout, do not leave undiluted DETERDEK on the grout. Use water to wet the grout joints, use a 1:5 dilution. Use undiluted DETERDEK only on the tile itself and rinse thoroughly. Do not leave a DETERDEK residue on the surface, especially not on the grout lines.

Sealing – MP90 ECO PLUS: Water Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90 ECO PLUS, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Cloths • •

No Dilution: Ready to Use On a clean, dry surface, apply MP90 ECO PLUS with a paintbrush or lambswool applicator, making sure to fully saturate the surface. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then wipe and rub the surface to allow the product to completely penetrate and remove any excess with a dry cloth, lambswool pad or sponge. Caution: Before using the product, we recommend doing a spot test to check for any changes in color. Use fans to circulate the air in the room during use to speed up the drying process.

Sealing Polished Porcelain with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based): Existing Installation MP90 ECO PLUS helps sustain the natural look of polished porcelain tile by preventing stains and making them easier to clean when they happen. Polished porcelain tile must be sealed, because the porosity of the tile is increased during the polishing process, thus making it more vulnerable to staining.

Pre-Seal Clean - PS87: Alkaline Deep Clean (If the floor has been installed and used.)

Materials Needed: PS87, 2 Buckets, Mop, Red or Blue Scrubbing Pad, Single Disc Scrubbing Machine, Blower/ Fan, 2 Microfiber Cloths • • • • • • • •

Dilution: 1:5 Distribute the chemical evenly across the surface of the tile. Dwell Time: 30-40 minutes (longer if the stain is very stubborn) Apply a little water and scrub vigorously using a floor scrubbing machine equipped with a red or blue scrubbing pad. Remove the residue with a wet vacuum or a clean microfiber cloth. Particularly stubborn stains can be removed by applying undiluted PS87 on top of the stain until dry. Avoid the grout if it’s an Epoxy/Polyurethane. Thoroughly rinse the surface with a synthetic mop. Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain dirty mop water. Dry the floor with a blower/fan.

Caution: If you have an Epoxy or Polyurethane grout do not leave the undiluted PS87 on the grout for more than 20 minutes, make sure you rinse thoroughly and do not leave a residue on the grout.

Sealing – MP90 ECO PLUS: Water Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90 ECO PLUS, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Cloths • •

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90 (Solvent-Based): Existing Installation We recommend you seal the stone countertop with either our solvent based penetrating sealer MP90, or our water based penetrating sealer MP90 ECO PLUS. Before the sealing process, we recommend that you perform a deep clean with our alkaline cleaner, PS87. We also recommend that you routinely clean the material with our neutral cleaner and re-sealer, REFRESH & RESEAL.

Deep Clean – PS87: Alkaline Cleaner Materials Needed: PS87, White Scrubbing Pad, Sponge, 2 Microfiber Cloths • Dilution: 1:10 for unpolished natural stone, 1:20 for polished natural stone • Distribute the chemical evenly across the surface of the tile. • Dwell Time: 15-20 minutes (longer if the stain is very stubborn) • Apply a little water and scrub vigorously. • Polished/Matte Finish: White Pad (make sure you don’t scratch the surface). • Remove the residue with a clean microfiber cloth. • Thoroughly rinse the surface with a sponge or microfiber cloth.

Sealing – MP90: Solvent Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Towels • Wait for surface to completely dry. • No Dilution: Ready to Use • On a clean and dry surface apply an even, generous coat of MP90 with a paintbrush or lambswool applicator. • Let sit 10 minutes, then wipe and rub the surface to allow any excess product to completely penetrate or be removed. • The surface is ready after 8 hours. Caution: Properly ventilate the area during use and while product is drying. Before applying MP90, test it on a small section to check for a change in color. It does not protect marble, travertine, and limestone from acid stains.

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90 (Solvent-Based): New Construction We recommend sealing the stone countertop with either our solvent based penetrating sealer MP90, or our water based penetrating sealer MP90 ECO PLUS. Before the sealing process, we recommend that you perform a pre-treatment clean with our neutral cleaner, STONECLEAN. We also recommend that you routinely clean the material with our neutral cleaner and re-sealer, REFRESH & RESEAL.

Pre-Treatment Clean – STONECLEAN: Neutral Cleaner Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, Sponge, Appropriate Scrubbing Pad, 2 Microfiber Cloths • Dilute 1:30 • Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone using a microfiber cloth • After the mixture has been distributed, vigorously scrub the surface with the appropriate scrubbing pad • Polished/Matte Finish: White Pad (make sure you don’t scratch the surface). • Remove the residue with a clean microfiber cloth. • Thoroughly rinse the surface with a sponge or microfiber cloth.

Sealing – MP90: Solvent Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Towels Wait for surface to completely dry. • • • •

No Dilution: Ready to Use On a clean and dry surface apply an even, generous coat of MP90 with a paintbrush or lambswool applicator. Let sit 10 minutes, then wipe and rub the surface to allow any excess product to completely penetrate or be removed. The surface is ready after 8 hours.

Caution: Properly ventilate the area during use and while product is drying. Before applying MP90, test it on a small section to check for a change in color. It does not protect marble, travertine, and limestone from acid stains.

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based): Existing Installation We recommend you seal the stone countertop with either our solvent based penetrating sealer MP90, or our water based penetrating sealer MP90 ECO PLUS. Before the sealing process, we recommend that you perform a deep clean with our alkaline cleaner, PS87. We also recommend that you routinely clean the material with our neutral cleaner and re-sealer, REFRESH & RESEAL.

MP90 ECO PLUS: Water Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90 ECO PLUS, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Cloths • •

No Dilution: Ready to Use Matte and polished finish natural stone, decorated concrete tile and manufactured stone, polished porcelain and quartz: On a clean, dry surface, apply MP90 ECO PLUS with a paintbrush or lambswool applicator, making sure to fully saturate the surface. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then wipe and rub the surface to allow the product to completely penetrate and remove any excess with a dry cloth, lambswool pad or sponge. Caution: Before using the product, we recommend doing a spot test to check for any changes in color. Use fans to circulate the air in the room during use to speed up the drying process.

Sealing a Stone Countertop with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based) New Construction We recommend you seal the stone countertop with either our solvent based penetrating sealer MP90, or our water based penetrating sealer MP90 ECO PLUS. Before the sealing process, we recommend that you perform a pre-treatment clean with our neutral cleaner, STONECLEAN. We also recommend that you routinely clean the material with our neutral cleaner and re-sealer, REFRESH & RESEAL.

MP90 ECO PLUS: Water Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90 ECO PLUS, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Cloths • •

Routine Maintenance of Stone Countertops Routine Cleaning – REFRESH & RESEAL: Neutral Cleaner and Resealer Materials Needed: REFRESH & RESEAL, Microfiber Cloth • • • •

No Dilution: Ready to Use Spray REFRESH & RESEAL onto the surface. Wipe the surface with a damp microfiber cloth. No rinse required.

Sealing Honed Marble with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based) PW10: Pre-Installation Anti-Contaminant Back Sealer Must be applied before installation

Materials Needed: PW10, Microfiber Cloths, Flat Paintbrush, Airless Spray Pump • No Dilution: Ready to Apply • Thoroughly clean the back of the stone with a microfiber cloth, removing all dust or residue • Apply PW10 continually and evenly to the back and sides of the stone using a flat paintbrush or airless spray pump. • Do not leave a residue • Dwell Time: 24 Hours

PRW200: Grout Release

Must be applied before grouting Materials Needed: PRW200, Microfiber Cloth, Flat Paintbrush, Airless Spray Pump, Lambswool Applicator • • • • • •

No Dilution: Ready to Apply Make sure the surface is completely free of dust and dirt. Apply an even coat of PRW200 using a flat paintbrush, or lambswool applicator. Ensure the product also covers the edges of the installed material. The surface may be grouted 4 hours after the application of PRW200. After the grout is cured, clean the surface with STONECLEAN.

STONECLEAN Neutral Cleaner: Pre-Treatment Clean Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, Sponge, Appropriate Scrubbing Pad, 2 Microfiber Cloths • Dilute 1:30 • Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone using a microfiber cloth • After the mixture has been distributed, vigorously scrub the surface with the appropriate scrubbing pad • Polished/Matte Finish: White Pad (make sure you don’t scratch the surface). • Remove the residue with a clean microfiber cloth. • Thoroughly rinse the surface with a sponge or microfiber cloth.

Sealing Honed Marble with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based), cont. MP90 ECO PLUS: Water-Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90 ECO PLUS, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Cloths â&#x20AC;˘

Sealing Honed Marble with MP90 (Solvent-Based) PW10: Pre-Installation Anti-Contaminant Back Sealer Must be applied before installation

PRW200: Grout Release

Must be applied before grouting Materials Needed: PRW200, Microfiber Cloth, Flat Paintbrush, Airless Spray Pump, Lambswool Applicator • • • • • •

Sealing Honed Marble with MP90 (Solvent-Based), cont. MP90: Solvent Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Towels Wait for surface to completely dry. • • • •

Routine Maintenance All Natural Stone STONECLEAN: Routine Maintenance Cleaner Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, Synthetic Mop, Long Handled Brush, Floor Washing Machine â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Dilute 1:200 (Capful per gallon) Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone using either a synthetic mop, long handled brush, or a floor washing machine, no rinsing is required.

Sealing Honed Limestone (Porous Stone) with FOB (Solvent-Based) PW10: Pre-Installation Anti-Contaminant Back Sealer Must be applied before installation

PRW200: Grout Release

Must be applied before grouting Materials Needed: PRW200, Microfiber Cloth, Flat Paintbrush, Airless Spray Pump, Lambswool Applicator • • • • • •

Sealing Honed Limestone (Porous Stone) with FOB (Solvent-Based), cont. FOB: Solvent Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: FOB, Flat Paintbrush, Microfiber Cloth, Lambswool Applicator, White Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine or Household Polisher, Felt Pads Indoor surfaces: • On a dry and clean surface, apply an even coat of FOB with a paintbrush, lambswool or roller applicator. • Let sit for 10 minutes, then wipe and rub the surface to allow any excess product to completely penetrate or be removed. • Wait 8 hours to apply a second coat if necessary. • The floor may be walked on 8 hours after the final coat. Outdoor surfaces: • On a clean and dry surface, apply two coats of FOB with a large paintbrush or roller allowing 8 hours between coats. • Wait 8 hours before use. Caution: Properly ventilate the area during use and while Fila FOB is drying. Before applying FOB, test it on a small section to check for a change in color. FOB does not protect marble, travertine, or limestone from acid attacks.

Sealing Honed Limestone (Porous Stone) with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based) PW10: Pre-Installation Anti-Contaminant Back Sealer Must be applied before installation

PRW200: Grout Release

Must be applied before grouting Materials Needed: PRW200, Microfiber Cloth, Flat Paintbrush, Airless Spray Pump, Lambswool Applicator • • • • • •

STONECLEAN Neutral Cleaner: Pre-Treatment Clean Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, Sponge, , Appropriate Scrubbing Pad, 2 Microfiber Cloths • Dilute 1:30 • Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone using a microfiber cloth • After the mixture has been distributed, vigorously scrub the surface with the appropriate scrubbing pad • Polished/Matte Finish: White Pad (make sure you don’t scratch the surface). • Remove the residue with a clean microfiber cloth. • Thoroughly rinse the surface with a sponge or microfiber cloth.

Sealing Honed Limestone (Porous Stone) with MP90 ECO PLUS (Water-Based), cont. MP90 ECO PLUS: Water Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: MP90 ECO PLUS, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Microfiber Cloths â&#x20AC;˘

Sealing Quartzite with FOB (Solvent-Based) PRW200: Grout Release

Must be applied before grouting. Materials Needed: PRW200, Microfiber Cloth, Flat Paintbrush or Lambswool Applicator, Airless Spray Pump • • • • • •

Pre-Treatment Clean – STONECLEAN: Neutral Cleaner Materials Needed: STONECLEAN, Sponge, 2 Microfiber Cloths • Dilute 1:30 • Distribute the mixture evenly across the stone using a microfiber cloth • After the mixture has been distributed, vigorously scrub the surface with the appropriate scrubbing pad • Polished/Matte Finish: White Pad (make sure you don’t scratch the surface). • Remove the residue with a clean microfiber cloth. • Thoroughly rinse the surface with a sponge or microfiber cloth.

FOB: Solvent Based Penetrating Sealer Materials Needed: FOB, Flat Paintbrush, Microfiber Cloth, Lambswool Applicator, White Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine or Household Polisher, Felt Pads Indoor surfaces: • On a dry and clean surface, apply an even coat of FOB with a paintbrush, lambswool or roller applicator. • Let sit for 10 minutes, then wipe and rub the surface to allow any excess product to completely penetrate or be removed. • Wait 8 hours to apply a second coat if necessary. • The floor may be walked on 8 hours after the final coat. Outdoor surfaces: • On a clean and dry surface, apply two coats of FOB with a large paintbrush or roller allowing 8 hours between coats. • Wait 8 hours before use. Caution: Properly ventilate the area during use and while Fila FOB is drying. Before applying FOB, test it on a small section to check for a change in color. FOB does not protect marble, travertine, or limestone from acid attacks. 50

What should you do when you don’t know what the stain on your tile is? FILA FORENSIC CLEAN PS87: Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner Materials Needed: PS87, 2 Buckets, Synthetic Mop, Microfiber Cloths, Scrubbing Pad, Floor Scrubbing Machine, Wet Vacuum, Blower/Fan • • • • • • • • •

Anti-Slip Treatments vs. Proper Cleaning & Maintenance FILA does not produce, endorse or recommend the use of anti-slip treatments with porcelain tile glazed or unglazed. FILA’s perspective is that porcelain tile will perform effectively if they are cleaned and maintained properly. Too often we’ve seen project owners who use Anti-Slip treatments to increase the COF or DCOF to reduce slip-fall concerns without first evaluating the effectiveness of their cleaning & maintenance regiment. The result is that the tile manufacturer’s warrantee is voided. The treatments “work” temporarily at best and then need to be reapplied. The process of applying anti-slip treatments often etch the tiles and alter the performance of the floor permanently. It’s important to point out that grease on any surface will be slippery, so proper degreasing is essential, especially in food service applications. Also, increasing the slip resistance often renders the tile impossible to clean or keep clean. The performance of the porcelain tile and DCOF requirements should always be evaluated thoroughly prior to installation so that the proper tile is selected from the start. FILA does highly recommend that porcelain tiles be properly maintained using the following methods: After grouting, the grout residue should be properly removed using DETERDEK (1:5 dilution) for cementitious grouts and PS87 (1:5 dilution) or EPOXYOFF undiluted for epoxy and polyurethane residues. See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with DETERDEK & Natural Stone with PS87 in the Specifications Section.) Daily routine cleanings using a pH neutral cleaner such as CLEANALL should be a normal part of daily cleaning. 1:200 dilution (a capful per gallon) is a no rinse mopping dilution we suggest using CLEANALL. See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with CLEANALL & Cleaning Natural Stone with or STONECLEAN in the Specifications Section.) Deep cleaning for heavy organic stains and degreasing PS87 should be used 1:5 dilution. Make sure to allow the chemical to dwell on the stain 20-30 minutes prior to scrubbing with a scotch pad from Red-Green-Blue-Brown to Black depending on the difficulty of the stain. Thorough rinsing is required after a deep clean. A two-mop system with a synthetic mop is also recommended. See Cleaning Porcelain Tile with PS87 in the Specifications Section. A proper cleaning and maintenance regiment will ensure the long-term functioning of the flooring system as it was initially specified.

CROSSOVER SHEETS Our Crossover Sheets give a list of FILA products relative to a competitor. Each sheet gives the name and function of the competing product and the name and function of the FILA equivalent.

Name of Competitor

Page

Aquamix

54-56

DryTreat

Mapei

Miracle

59-60

Stonetech

Aqua Mix - FILA Crossover Type

Sealer

Aqua Mix Product

Product Function Aqua Mix FILA Product

Penetrating sealer formulated to darken, Enrich N' Seal enrich and highlight the character and beauty of unsealed natural stone Matte finish. Water-based sealer that Grout Sealer resists water, oil, and acidbased contaminants Water-based blend of acrylic polymers that provides both a stain High Gloss resistant surface seal and a Sealer durable high-sheen finish Economical, no-sheen, Penetrating natural-look, waterSealer based, penetrating sealer

Sealer

ProSolv

Sealer

Same Day Grout Sealer

Sealer

Seal and Finish Low Sheen

Sealer

Sealers Choice Gold

Sealer

Stone Enhancer

Sealer

Ultra Solv

Economical, solvent-based, penetrating sealer formulated to resist stains, especially in food preparation and serving areas Natural look, water-based formula that allows moisture vapor transmission Water-based blend of acrylic polymers that provides both a stain resistant surface seal and a durable low-sheen finish Premium sealer for stone, tile and grout. No-sheen, enhanced-look, penetrating sealer formulated to darken unsealed natural stone No-sheen, naturallook, solvent-based penetrating sealer

Nearest FILA Product

FILA Product Description

STONE PLUS

Penetrating Stone Enhancer

GROUT PROOF

Grout Sealer

WET ECO

Wet Look Sealer

CONTRACTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE

Natural Look Penetrating Sealer

MP90

Natural Look Penetrating Sealer

GROUT PROOF

Grout Sealer

N/A

MATT

Matte Finish Protective Wax

MP90 ECO PLUS

Natural Look Penetrating Sealer

STONE PLUS

Penetrating Stone Enhancer

FOB

Natural Look Penetrating Sealer

Aqua Mix - Fila Crossover

Type Finish

Cleaner

Aqua Mix Product Function Aqua Mix FILA Product Product Floor Shine & Clear, durable, high sheen floor finish N/A Hardener Highly concentrated, highalkaline, 2-part (1 part powder, 1 part liquid) 1&2 Deep PS87 industrial strength cleaner Clean and degreaser Ready-to-use, powerful, multi-purpose tile and grout spray cleaner that cleans AquaKleen GROUTRENEW, and deodorizes CLEANALL Cleaner and resealer is a non-acidic, non-abrasive cleaner and re-sealer AquaShield REFRESH & RESEAL that cuts through tough messes and reseals surfaces Super-concentrated cleaner Concentrated formulated for everyday use Stone & Tile CLEANALL Cleaner Powerful cleaner designed to remove grease, food stains, soap scum, hard Grout Deep GROUT RENEW, water deposits, dirt and soil Clean SHOWERCLEAN & from grout joints SHINE Heavy Duty concentrated, highTile& alkaline cleaner and PS87 Grout Cleaner degreaser a spray-and-buff cleaner STONECLEAN Stone Clean that is designed to enhance REFRESH & RESEAL & Shine the natural beauty of the FORMULA MARMO stone as it cleans

Stone Deep Clean

Concentrated heavy-duty cleaner and degreaser designed to clean stone surfaces that have been neglected or subjected to heavy use

PS87, FORMULA MARMO

Nearest FILA Product

FILA Product Description

SATIN

Satin look protective wax

Heavy Duty Cleaner

Grout Cleaner, Neutral Cleaner

Cleaner & Resealer

Neutral Cleaner Grout Cleaner, Bathroom Spray Cleaner

Heavy Duty Cleaner Safe Stone Cleaner, Cleaner & Resealer, Marble Polish for Polished Natural Stones and Agglomerates Heavy Duty Cleaner, Marble Polish for Polished Natural Stones and Agglomerates

Type Problem Solver Problem Solver

Problem Solver Problem Solver Problem Solver

Problem Solver

Aqua Mix Product EffEx

Ex-Treme

Grout Haze CleanUp Grout Release

Aqua Mix - Fila Crossover Product Function Aqua Mix FILA Product

Removes efflorescence build-up and prevent efflorescence from forming Heavy-viscosity acidic cleaner designed to remove years of accumulated discoloration from air pollution or carbon buildup. Concentrated cleaner that is added to the final bucket of grout cleanup water for removal of cementitious grout haze and latex additive film

DETERDEK

DETERDEK, PROSTRIP

FILA Product Description Cement Grout Haze Remover Cement Grout Haze Remover, Graffiti Cleaner

DETERDEK

Temporary, water soluble, pre-grout coating

Acidic treatment designed to remove grout haze, mineral deposits, rust stains, mortar smears, and efflorescence Multi-purpose stripper formulated to stay wet longer which gives the product time to remove Sealer most sealers, epoxy grout &Coating haze, urethane coatings, Remover synthetic finishes, adhesives, and paints Poultice Stain Non-acidic stain remover. Removes deep-set oil and Remover grease stains without scrubbing Phosphoric Acid Substitute

Stone Restoration Reviver

Nearest FILA Product

Cement Grout Haze Remover PRW200

Grout Release

DETERDEK

Cement Grout Haze Remover Heavy Duty Stain Remover, Epoxy and Urethane Grout Haze Remover

EPOXYOFF

NO SPOT, SR95

Ready-mixed paste for polish restoration and maintenance of worn, calcium-based stone

FORMULA MARMO, MARBLE RESTORER KIT

Stain remover spray for Terracotta, Quarry tile and Natural Stone Marble Polish for FormulaMarmo, Polished Natural Marmo Kit Stones and Agglomerates

DryTreat - FILA Crossover Type

DryTreat Product

Product Function DryTreat

FILA Product

Sealer

HANAFFIN STAIN REPELLA

Economic, high performance sealer for porous surfaces including natural stone, concrete and grout

CONTRACTORS CHOICE

Sealer Sealer

INTENSIFIA PORCELAIN PLUS

STONE PLUS Polished Porcelain and All Quarz: MP90

Sealer

META CRÃ&#x2C6;ME

Sealer

STAINPROOF PLUS

Enhancer and sealer. Matte finish. Impregnating sealer featuring Nano Sized sealing molecules that will seal the micro pores in POLISHED porcelain and QUARTZ Impregnating sealer providing outstanding protection for porous surfaces including, natural stone, pavers, tiles, bricks, concrete and grout; low VOCs Impregnating, invisible and breathable sealer that protects natural stone

Sealer Sealer

Cleaner

STAINPROOF Original STAINPROOF WATERBORNE

REJUVENATA ACTIVE

A premium water-based sealing technology designed to seal a range of stone and masonry surfaces, including granite, travertine, limestone and marble. Active enzyme cleaner

Cleaner Cleaner

SMC BOOST

Powerful, safer acid cleaner for removing efflorescence Gentle daily cleaner for countertops with sealer Designed for cleaning stubborn organic stains and deeply embedded dirt in porous stone and masonry. Additive to make Stone & Masonry Cleaner an Alkaline product

Cleaner

OXY-KLENZA

Powerful alkaline cleaner

Cleaner

FOB

Impregnating, invisible and breathable sealer that provides premium permanent Seal

EFF-ERAYZA REJUVENATA SPRAY STONE AND MASONRY CLEANER

Cleaner

MP90 ECO PLUS

MP90 MP90 ECO PLUS

STONE CLEAN DETERDEK REFRESH & RESEAL

STONE CLEAN, CLEANALL PS87, not as additive but standalone PS87

Mapei - Fila Crossover Type

Mapei Product

FILA Product

Product Function FILA

Sealer

Penetrating Stone, Tile, & Grout Sealer

CONTRACTORS CHOICE

Penetrating Stone, Tile, & Grout Sealer

Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile, & Grout Sealer Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain Tile Sealer

MP90 ECO PLUS

Sealer

Enhancing Stone Sealer

STONE PLUS

Sealer

Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer

STONE PLUS

Sealer

Grout Sealer

GROUT RENEW

Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer (matte finish) Grout Sealer

Cleaner

Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner

CLEANALL

Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner

Cleaner

Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner

PS87

Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner

Cleaner

Acidic Tile & Grout Cleaner

DETERDEK

Acidic Tile & Grout Cleaner

Cleaner

Abrasive Surface Cleaner

N/A

Abrasive Surface

Cleaner

Everyday Stone Clean and Polish

Cleaner

Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner

Sealer Sealer

MP90

STONECLEAN FORMULA MARMO

Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile, & Grout Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain Tile Sealer Enhancing Stone Sealer (matte finish)

Everyday Stone Clean and Polish

CLEANALL

Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner

Cleaner

Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner & Resealer

REFRESH & RESEAL

Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner & Resealer

Cleaner

Grout Refresh Pre-Cleaner

GROUT RENEW

Grout Refresh PreCleaner

Problem Solver

Cement Grout Haze Remover

DETERDEK

Cement Grout Haze Remover

Epoxy Grout Haze Remover

EPOXYOFF

Epoxy Grout, Urethane Haze Remover

Efflorescence Remover

DETERDEK

Efflorescence Remover

Problem Solver

Heavy-Duty Sealer & Coating Stripper

PROSTRIP

Heavy-Duty Sealer & Coating Stripper

Problem Solver

Deep Stain Remover for Stone

NO SPOT , SR95

Deep Stain Remover for Stone

Finish

High-Gloss Sealer & Finish

FILA WET

High-Gloss Sealer & Finish

Finish

Low Sheen Sealer & Finish

FILA WET ECO

Low Sheen Sealer & Finish

Problem Solver Problem Solver

Miracle - FILA Crossover Type

Sealer Sealer

Sealer

Miracle Product

Product Function Miracle

511 Impregnator

penetrating sealer designed for the protection of all medium to dense porous surfaces

Porous Plus

Impregnator for highly porous materials

511 H2O

water based penetrating sealer

Sealer Sealer

Grout Sealer Tile & Stone Sealer

Sealer

511 Seal & Enhance

Sealer

511 Spray-On Grout Sealer Anti-Slip Formula

Sealer

Cleaner Cleaner Cleaner

Epoxy grout film remover Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner 511 Kleen & Reseal Tile & Stone Cleaner Counter Kleen

FILA Product

Nearest FILA Equivalent

Product Function FILA Penetrating Sealer

MP90

FOB

Oil repellent for terracotta and natural stones

MP90 ECO PLUS GROUTPROOF

Natural Look Penetrating Sealer Grout Sealer

Economical Sealer

CONTRACTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE

Penetrating Stone Enhancer

STONE PLUS

Water repellent and stain protector sealer Penetrating Stone Enhancer (matte finish)

Grout Sealer

GROUTPROOF

Grout Sealer

Anti-Slip Treatment

N/A

Heavy duty cleaner

EPOXYOFF

Epoxy, Urethane grout haze remover

Strong Acid Cleaner -

DETERDEK

Strong Descaling Cleaner

Cleaner and Resealer

REFRESH & RESEAL

Cleaner & Resealer

Neutral Cleaner Maintenance Cleaner

CLEANALL CLEANALL SPRAY

Neutral cleaner Countertop spray cleaner

STONECLEAN

Neutral cleaner

Grout Sealer

Limestone / Travertine Soap

MP90 ECO PLUS

Natural Look Penetrating Sealer

Miracle - FILA Crossover Type

Miracle Product

Product Function Miracle

FILA Product

Cleaner

Epoxy grout film remover

Heavy duty cleaner

EPOXYOFF

Epoxy, Urethane grout haze remover

Cleaner

Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner 511 Kleen & Reseal

Strong Acid Cleaner

DETERDEK

Strong Descaling Cleaner

Cleaner and Resealer

REFRESH & RESEAL

Cleaner & Resealer

Neutral Cleaner Maintenance Cleaner

CLEANALL CLEANALL SPRAY

Neutral cleaner Countertop spray cleaner

STONECLEAN

Neutral cleaner

Cleaner

Cleaner Cleaner Cleaner

Problem Solver

Tile & Stone Cleaner Counter Kleen Limestone / Travertine Soap Phosphoric Acid Cleaner

Acid Descaling for the initial wash on non-acid sensitive materials

Problem Solver Problem Solver Problem Solver Problem Solver

Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Cleaner Residue Remover Mira Strip Finish Sealer Stripper

Butoxyethanol

Product Function FILA

Cement Grout Haze Remover DETERDEK

Problem Solver Liquid Poultice Specific Spot removers

Nearest FILA Equivalent

NOSPOT, SR95 DETERDEK

Stain remover spray for Terracotta, Quarry tile and Natural Stone Cement Grout Haze Remover

PS87, Sealer Residue Remover PROSTRIP Fast Acting Stripper PS87, PROSTRIP

Heavy Duty Cleaner, Stripper Heavy Duty Cleaner, Stripper

Stripper

PROSTRIP

Stonetech - FILA Crossover Type

Stonetech Product

Product Function Stonetech

FILA Product

Cleaner Cleaner Cleaner

DEEPKLENZ Spray KlenzAll Restore Oil Stain Remover Revitalizer Professional Soap Scum Remover Spray

Heavy Duty Spray Cleaner Heavy Duty Stone & Tile Cleaner Acidic Cleaner

KITCHENKARE SPRAY PS87 DETERDEK

Oil Stain Remover Cleaner and Sealer

NO SPOT, SR95 REFRESH & RESEAL

Soap Scum Remover

SHOWERCLEAN & SHINE SPRAY

Cleaner Cleaner

Stainless Steel Cleaner Epoxy Grout and Coating Stripper

Stainless Steel Cleaner of Organic Stains Coating Stripper / Epoxy Grout remover

Cleaner

Quartz and Tile Cleaner Spray

Cleans Quartz, Engineered Stone and Tile

PS87 Epoxy,Urethane Grout Haze Remover - EPOXYPRO Coating Stripper - PROSTRIP CLEANALL SPRAY

BulletProof

Premium, water-based penetrating sealer, designed to provide protection against the toughest oil and water-based stains on the most porous natural stone, tile, masonry and grout surfaces Water-based, penetrating sealer that protects against stains on natural stone, tile, masonry and grout Grout Sealer Designed to protect quartz, porcelain tile and medium to dense surfaces from oil and water-based stains, all while preserving the natural look of the surface. Grout Release Heavy Duty Grout Sealer for Ceramic Tile

Cleaner Refresh Cleaner

Sealer

Stone and Tile Grout Sealer

Sealer

Quartz and Porcelain Sealer

Sealer Sealer

Professional Grout Release Heavy Duty Sealer

Sealer

Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer

Sealer Sealer

Heavy Duty Sealer Impregnator Pro

Sealer

Stain Protecting Grout Additive Saltwater Resistant Sealer

Sealer Sealer

Enhancer Pro

Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer Heavy Duty Water Based Natural Look Stone Sealer The solvent based, penetrating sealer that provides advanced stain protection on natural stone, tile, masonry and grout surfaces. Stain Protecting Grout Additive: Grout and seal in one easy step Saltwater Resistant Sealer for Natural Stone

MP90 ECO PLUS

CONTRACTOR’S CHOICE

Polished Porcelain and All Quartz: MP90

PRW200 CONTRACTOR’S CHOICE MP90 MP90 ECO PLUS FOB

HYDROREP

Sealer

Enhancer and Sealer

Finish

High Gloss Finishing Sealer

Professional Enhancing Sealer (matte finish) STONE PLUS Water-based Enhancer, Standard protection against most stains (matte STONE PLUS ECO finish) High Gloss Finishing Sealer WET

Finish

Semi Gloss Finishing Sealer

Water-based enhancer semi-polished look

WET ECO