Do a sample first. Topical sealants may clog the channels of your diamonds making the "stripping" a slow and tedious process.

Devin Vance
Classic Marble Restoration, Inc.
954-815-8023; classicmarblemail@gmail.com
www.classicmarblerestoration.com

On Jun 4, 2011 6:39 PM, "Don Kasch" <don@floorrestorationspecialists.com> wrote:
> I am wondering if removing the sealer mechanically would work. there are
> plants, grass and a pond that surround the patio. I would think that any
> stripper would harm the surrounding area.
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> On Sat, Jun 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM, John Freitag <
> jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com> wrote:
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>> Don
>> recommend trying an alkaline based stripper to remove seal then apply
>> StoneCare Central Solvent based sealer. Be sure to test prior to bidding
>> the job to make sure the seal can be removed with an alkaline based
>> stripper. If this does not remove the sealer you will need to use other more
>> aggressive stripper that may increase the time required to remove the sealer
>> . If you know the name and manufacturer of the sealer contact them and they
>> should be able to tell you how to remove it.
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>> *From:* donkasch@gmail.com [mailto:donkasch@gmail.com] *On Behalf Of *Don
>> Kasch
>> *Sent:* Friday, June 03, 2011 11:25 PM
>> *To:* Restoration and Maintenance
>> *Subject:* [sccpartners] sand stone
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>> Hi, I have about 2000 sq. ft. of santafiora sand stone on a out side
>> patio. Someone put a desert sealer on it, and now it is turning milky
>> looking and flaking in some areas. The customer would like it removed and a
>> penetrating sealer applied. what sre some suggestions for removing the
>> coating.
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