This applies equally to stone tiles as to a linoleum counter limescale is tough.
Limescale on marble tiles.
Of course we don t want to damage the original marble tile surface so i need tips on what is safe and effective to use on it.
Removing limescale from a ceramic tiled shower cubicle.
To remove the limescale it is necessary to apply an acidic product.
I look forward to your comments.
However there is an issue for homeowners that most products readily available on the market come in a liquid form which of course simply drips down the tile and therefore does not work to the best of its abilities.
How to remove limescale from natural stone tiles.
The white marble tiles is a finished smooth tile but now it is snow white with a severe build up of calcium lime scale.
You can see from the photographs staining of the marble tiled wall and floor which was left in a mess after a friend of the family had tried to remove the limescale during a visit.
This is essential if you have limestone or marble worktops or tiles.
Any tool that can remove limescale is likely to damage the surface beneath it.
Don t try to chip limescale away.
If it is marble you may have to carefully scrape the limescale off with a sharp knife taking care of the surface and once you ve got it clean go to a hardware shop and get a sealant for it to make it easier to clean later.
Details below of a wet room lined with 10m2 of marble in old cottage on the outskirts of the medieval village of great bricett in the heart of suffolk.