What causes scratches, dull areas and other kinds of damage to tiled floors?
Assuming that the tiles were not defective at the time of delivery, the signs of damage (abrasion, stains, scratches) that appear following installation may have arisen during installation. Tapping-in and cleaning of the tiles during laying generally subject the tiled surface to the greatest chemical and mechanical stress. To ascertain the cause of the damage first check if the tile used is suitable for its surroundings. Tile suppliers and fixers must have a perfect knowledge of the technical characteristics of the various types of tiles and the place of installation in order to limit the risk of damage, such as abrasion, following installation. The surface may be further damaged, chemically or mechanically, by workmen walking over it following installation. To eliminate this risk, it is advisable to protect the tiled surface immediately after installation using strips of wood, polythene sheets or a covering of sawdust.
