No matter what your process will be you will need a good array of tools.If you can do it without grinding (do a test for result and effort) and charge accordingly(high).
If it helps on our last sealer removal adventure we used two strippers,nylo-grit brushes,the 400(red dot) grit velocity pad which worked very well once the bulk of the sealer was stripped off(it took off most of the grout residue). Where the grout residue was heavy we used 120/220 resin diamonds.
We then finished the floor with 280 grit honing powder(very lightly) and used a high pressure extractor and alkaline cleaner  to remove any powder residue from the(1/4") sanded grout lines. 280 grit honing powder seems to be the magic number for light colored travertines.
Our grout lines were grey but if you have beige or brown you can dye the honing powder to blend in.
Test on site a small area-bring your arsenal.
Charge the customer for the test if you can as you will be there a while.Stripping sealers takes time.
If your grout lines arent sanded you may be able to use 180 grit honing powder which may be very effective at removing the sealer. Call me if I can help with any more info.201-446-1200
 

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 10:41 PM, Randy Frye <rfrye@comcast.net> wrote:

Black I have not tried yet. I would think it would be close to a 220 resin.

 

From: rivera.gm@gmail.com [mailto:rivera.gm@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Georgia Rivera
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 9:46 PM


To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] [sccpartners]

 

I believe the black ones are the most coarse of the pads.  But I don't know how they compare to honing grits.

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM, Baird Standish <bairdstandish@gmail.com> wrote:

Just to confuse the issue, I believe the twister pads run:

Green=1500

Yellow=800

white=400

 

In velocity pads,

Green =3000

yellow=1500

White=800

red=400

 

I think this is correct? Tough to keep straight if you have a mix of both. There are also monkey pads but I'm not sure how the color coding works on them. Anyway, maybe I'll invent independance pads and code them red, white and blue. Happy 4th of July!

Baird

 

_________________

From Baird Standish

Managing Partner

Facility Specialists,LLC

1616 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-732-7505

 


On Jul 3, 2009, at 8:48 PM, "Randy Frye" <rfrye@comcast.net> wrote:

The red I believe will remove the sealer. It’s similar to a 400 resin hone

 

From: rivera.gm@gmail.com [mailto:rivera.gm@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Georgia Rivera
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 8:43 PM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] [sccpartners]

 

Oh...I know them as a different name... We use these a lot.  They do come in handy but wouldn't he need to remove the sealer first?

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Randy Frye <rfrye@comcast.net> wrote:

http://www.htc-twister.com/en/Products/TWISTER.aspx

 

Anthony

These have their place in the stone restoration. I use them for certain jobs.

 

From: anthony@777-7797.com [mailto:anthony@777-7797.com]
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 7:37 PM


To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners]

 

What’s twisters again?

 

Anthony Masecchia

Master Stone Consultant
Marble Maestro
T. 514.777.7797
F. 514.904.1815
E. anthony@777-7797.com

W. www.777-7797.com

 

Active President of BNI Westmount

www.bniwestmount.com

 

 

 

From: Randy Frye [mailto:rfrye@comcast.net]
Sent: July-03-09 6:41 PM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners]

 

Joe

 

That’s what you call a nightmare floor.

Of course protect the wood.

I would try first a simple method and try and reactivate the sealer with the same sealer then buff it dry and into the stone.

If that didn’t work and the install (lippage) isn’t an issue, I go with the twister pads (red to white to yellow)and sand it off the return the stone back to the current look using the twisters.

Twister process I would charge around $1,600.00 mark.

 

Good luck

Randy, CLEANING EDGE

 

From: Stone & Grout Meister, LLC [mailto:mail@stoneandgroutmeister.com]
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 5:44 PM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: [sccpartners]

 

I got a client who just built a new home. They installed 1100 sq ft of travertine combined with wood trim (see photo).  They bought the materials through or from Direct Buy and used Direct Buy’s installation contractor.  Anyway …… the installer didn’t have a clue they used a sponge to  apply Aqua Mix Enrich N Seal and never cleaned up the residue. According to the home owner the installer never cleaned the floor and they can see grout and dirt under the sealer/enhancer as well as foot prints. The owner wants the floor fixed ………. Any ideas on how to work around the wood trim, pricing, ect ? I was thinking about having the wood trim and baseboards removed. The trim has sealer/enhancer on it and I think it would cost less to replace the trim than pay me to work around it. I’ll probably have to level, fill and hone the floor. I was thinking about skipping from area - area with a 13 “ Hawk or would  a DS 301 Planetary Polisher be more effective? Any ideas on pricing ?  Thanks in advance for any help …..

 

Joe

 


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