NCC Porcelain Tile Protector
Protective pre- or post-grouting surface treatment for external porcelain paving to reduce cement, grout & other staining, plus make cleaning easier.
Porcelain Tile Protector
Porcelain Sealing & Protection – The Background: As mentioned in a few places elsewhere on this website, it is a surprise to many people that their pristine external porcelain tile paving will probably need additional surface treatment to prevent the surfaces being stained! This was definitely not mentioned by most porcelain paving salesman, protection against the dense surfaces becoming stained, and/or that the cleaning of these hard and abrasion resistant surfaces is not always easy, to the extent that dirt seems to stick like the proverbial, and you can seem to be chasing a haze of dirt or grease around your expensive porcelain patios! However, not to worry, as there is an easy solution to prevent surface staining and to make cleaning these surfaces faster and easier - NCC Porcelain Protector.
Description
NCC Porcelain Protector is a water dispersed, protective surface treatment for external porcelain tile paving to facilitate installation and grouting with a cement-haze, grout and other stain-free finish, also making the final hand-over cleaning of the surfaces faster and easier, then in service the Porcelain Tile protector will help reduce any future staining and make future cleaning easier too.
NCC Porcelain Protector can be / is frequently used both before and/or after installation and grouting of the porcelain paving joints according to the project requirements as follows:
Before the joint grouting – For easy grout residue removal: Treating porcelain tile surfaces with NCC Porcelain Protector before application of the grout / joint mortar, is useful for contractors as this makes their grout removal and final installation cleaning easier, faster, and generally more efficient and effective.
After the joint grouting – For the prevention of staining / ease of surface cleaning: Treating porcelain surfaces with NCC Porcelain Protector after the grout / jointing mortar has cured and hardened is done to help make future cleaning and dirt removal easier, particularly the discoloration caused by the tannins in organic plant materials, as well as any other stains from organic matter.
Key Characteristics & Advantages
- Cost effective concentrate
- Water dispersed
- Finishes smear-free
- Prevents staining
- Reduces dirt build-up
- Reduces future cleaning work (time and effort)
If you need further advice or assistance, please refer to the respective Product data Sheets (PDS), plus for more detailed information on all aspects of Porcelain Paving, especially the difficult areas of grouting, cleaning, and surface protection, please refer to the Porcelain Paving Buyers Guides on this website. You can also call our Experts for specific advice on your paving project during normal office hours on 01257 266696 – Alternatively, you can email us at any time to technical@nccstreetscape.co.uk and we will get back to you just as soon as possible- if possible always attach pictures as these can usually help explain your project and requirements, so that we can give you the best advice.
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Directions for use (Always Shake the Container Well Before Use)
As with all paving cleaning and surface treatments, we strongly recommend that you always test NCC Porcelain Protector on an inconspicuous area, particularly of the jointing material, prior to its general use.
Surface preparation: Ensure the surfaces to be treated are completely clean, dry, and free from any dirt and grime, cement and grout, or any other surface contaminants. Where necessary, prepare the surfaces by washing them with NCC Cement, Grout & Salt Remover solution (diluted 1 to 5 with clean water), scrubbing as required to remove any contaminants, then rinse well to remove any residual materials and allow to dry
Application:
1. Before grouting: Prior to grouting / jointing the porcelain tiles, apply NCC Porcelain Protector uniformly over the surface using a suitable wide paint brush, foam roller or low-pressure sprayer. Allow to dry on the surface for 30 minutes at 20°C (do not apply below 10°C), then apply a second coat. Leave this to dry and harden for a minimum of 1 hour before commencing the grouting or pointing works.
2. After / post-grouting: After the porcelain joints have been grouted and allowed to harden and cure appropriately, and any / all dirt and residues have been removed, then NCC Porcelain Protector can be applied, including over the joints as well.
Important Additional Application Notes:
- Before applying the NCC Porcelain Protector, any difficult / hard to remove, dried on cement and/or cement grout stains can be removed using NCC Cement, Grout & Salt Remover. Any other jointing compound stains can be removed using NCC Resin Residue Remover.
Directions for use (Always Shake the Container Well Before Use)
As with all paving cleaning and surface treatments, we strongly recommend that you always test NCC Porcelain Protector on an inconspicuous area, particularly of the jointing material, prior to its general use.
Surface preparation: Ensure the surfaces to be treated are completely clean, dry, and free from any dirt and grime, cement and grout, or any other surface contaminants. Where necessary, prepare the surfaces by washing them with NCC Cement, Grout & Salt Remover solution (diluted 1 to 5 with clean water), scrubbing as required to remove any contaminants, then rinse well to remove any residual materials and allow to dry
Application:
1. Before grouting: Prior to grouting / jointing the porcelain tiles, apply NCC Porcelain Protector uniformly over the surface using a suitable wide paint brush, foam roller or low-pressure sprayer. Allow to dry on the surface for 30 minutes at 20°C (do not apply below 10°C), then apply a second coat. Leave this to dry and harden for a minimum of 1 hour before commencing the grouting or pointing works.
2. After / post-grouting: After the porcelain joints have been grouted and allowed to harden and cure appropriately, and any / all dirt and residues have been removed, then NCC Porcelain Protector can be applied, including over the joints as well.
Important Additional Application Notes:
- Before applying the NCC Porcelain Protector, any difficult / hard to remove, dried on cement and/or cement grout stains can be removed using NCC Cement, Grout & Salt Remover. Any other jointing compound stains can be removed using NCC Resin Residue Remover.
Please also refer to our 'Buyers Guides' pages
'More Questions? - No Problem - Happy to help!
Call our specialists: 01257 266696 or Email: sales@nccstreetscape.co.uk
(A few pictures can often help to explain your requirements)
What makes NCC Streetscape Different?
We provide the best paving jointing solutions for all types of paving in all types of areas, and joint sizes. This includes optimum solutions for jointing and repointing works in all domestic, commercial, and public paved areas.
We are the Exclusive UK & ROI Agents & Suppliers of GftK GmbH., the global technology leaders in paving jointing, with unique products that allow quick and easy application, even in wet weather, then provide high performance and extended durability for a long service life.
We provide FREE Expert Technical Advice to select the right product on every project, with additional guidance to prepare and successfully complete the job, including our renowned training and site support service.
We have a reputation for quality, reliability, and service, from professional paving and landscaping contractors, specifiers and authorities, as well as our and DIY customers.