Baird,
     It sounds like they used a topical enhancer.  You can use a green pad with stripper and add some 220 or 320 honing powder.  One problem that may occur is protecting baseboards or cabinet kicks especially if they used MDF base.  You will most likely strip paint and even warp the base if this is the case.  Be as careful as possible but let the customer be aware that you can not guarantee to fully protect these areas in this situation and can not be held responsible since there is no tape that can fully hold against the stripper.

From: John Freitag <jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com>
To: Restoration and Maintenance <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>
Sent: Wed, February 16, 2011 7:19:57 AM
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] removing excess sealer from travertine

Baird,

If the sealer has left a shine on the floor, it probably has some for solids
in it . I would try a good alkaline based stripper /degreaser to see if this
remove it. If that does not work contact the manufacturer to see what they
have to remove the sealer. my bet is thay have something to remove the
sealer or will tell you how to remove the sealer. I would start with an
alkaline based stripper / degreaser and mix it somewhat stronger than you
normally would.


John E. Freitag
President/Director
The Stone and Tile School
Office 407-567-7652
Cell 407-615-0134
jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com



www.thestoneandtileschool.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Baird Standish [mailto:bairdstandish@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8:32 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: [sccpartners] removing excess sealer from travertine

Hi,
We have been asked to correct a sealer problem.  My client recently
had a honed travertine floor installed.  They went to the tile store
and bought Superior Enhance and Seal and applied it themselves with a
sponge that was recommended to them.  It looked bad on the first go
round, so they applied another coat and now it is smeary and smudgy.
They say that the stone is darkened, so it must have absorbed into the
stone well enough.  I looked up the product and there is very little
info except that it is color enhancing and will give a wet look.  So
was looking for any tips on how to remove the excess.  Normally i
would try to polish out or maybe use a high grit twister pad.  But
this is a honed floor, so i don't want to mess up the finish.  Perhaps
a stripper would work, but then that would probably remove the sealer.
If I were to go this route, what would be a good replacement sealer
(wet look).
Thanks.


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