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About Perry Vellenga
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Ceramic Tile/Marble. I can answer questions about floor preparation, tile selection, layout questions, performance of products, expectations of finish, compatabilities, questions about grout and epoxies, evaluating an installer, asking the right questions to check competence...more? 30 years this August 09'/ many years in commercial application from exterior finishes to Mall store fronts/ interior finishes like floor packages in stores inside Malls examples: The Limited, Lerner/NY, Lane Bryants, Bombay Co., ect...
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I worked in an exclusive field of floorcovering called "Tenant Development" which is by invitational bid only, by way of a National bid list. These are large floor packages usually over 3500 sq. ft. of 18" x 18" Marble and Granite and many other types of Marble and sizes. They are specialty stores where the floor package can cost upwards of $50,000 for one store. I have also done "Structure" stores and J. Riggins stores, Express and Body Shop stores where wood flooring is used. Presently work for a National Flooring Company in the Residential new construction arena that covers most interior design elements..Granite Slab tops/wood flooring both job finished and prefinished ect..
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Expert: Perry Vellenga - 11/6/2009
Question
I have replaced two large porcelain tile in my kitchen the original tiles have been down for 4 years.
The two tiles I replaced are from the same batch that I saved incase of a repair but both replacement tiles are considerably lighter in colour, is there anything I can do to match the tiles in with the existing tiles.
Answer
Thank you for your question Tom,
Your prudent and wise decision to save tiles for future repairs is now paying dividends. The shade difference that you are seeing is simply the difference between a "pristine" tile, new and unused, and the build up of dirt and grime resting on the surface of the current example installed 4 years ago. You just need an abrasive scrubbing pad and "HOT" water. Dampen the floor and sprinkle Baking Soda directly onto the surface of the tile and start scrubbing and then rinse. In no time you will rediscover that the lighter example will return. It may take a couple times working at the stubborn dirt/grime but you should see a brighter cleaner floor that will not make the new tiles stand out...ok? That's it Tom I hope this helps you with your project. Feel free to return anytime...
Perry V.
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