On Jul 23, 2011 11:38 PM, <PBunis@aol.com> wrote:
> OK
> In a stroke of genius, my techs cleaned and sealed a quarry tile floor.
> They apparently didn't do a great job cleaning up grout lines because the
> customer called today to say there is a white haze on the floor. Used a water
> based sealer. How should I go about removing the haze ?
>
>
> Paul Bunis
> Boston Stone Restoration
> Absolute Chem Dry
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> In a message dated 7/19/2011 12:12:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com writes:
>
>
> James ,
> The mildew may be coming from the back side of the stone. this means there
> is moisture behind the stone.
> First try using a bleach solution to clean the walls to see if removes the
> mildew. If this does not remove it then you may need to apply a poultice.
>
> If the mildew is removed by cleaning, then use honing powders and go over
> the walls to remove any damage. If there is no damage take Stonecare
> Central Soap and film Remover to do a deep clean on the walls.
> Then seal with an impregnating sealer ( Solvent Based).
> Be sure to sell the customer the necessary care product to maintain the
> shower once you have it completed.
> If the mildew is coming from the back side of the stone you need to
> determine where the moisture is coming in and then see if the mildew is bad
> enough for the stone to be removed and the walls be treated for the mildew. Or
> remove the mildew allow the walls to totally dry for several day then go
> back complete the repairs and seal the stone.
> John E. Freitag
> President/Director
> The Stone and Tile School
> Office 407-567-7652
> Cell 407-615-0134
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> From: James Billeaudeau [mailto:james@diamondmarblepolishing.com]
> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 6:03 PM
> To: Restoration and Maintenance
> Subject: [sccpartners] Travertine Shower Walls
>
> Hi Partners,
>
>
>
> Can you share advice on how to handle the restoration of a honed
> travertine tile shower? The shower was built in 2002 and purchased by the existing
> owner in 2003. It has three walls with a total width of 12 feet and the
> tiles extend up 9 feet high. Nothing has ever been done to the shower by the
> previous or current owner other than wiping down the walls with over the
> counter cleaners. Each wall has what looks like mildew staining in the
> first tiles from the floor. I came up empty when scraping the walls wtih a
> single edge razor blade. Nothing came off of the tiles. The mildew looking
> staining seems to be embedded in the stone, and there are also mineral
> staining on the tiles from the shower head down. I've enclosed photos of the
> "mildew" staining. Any advice would be appreciated. This would be my first
> travertines wall restoration and would appreciate guidance in the proper
> way to approach. Thank you all in advance.
>
>
>
> James L. Billeaudeau
>
> Diamond Marble Polishing
>
> Lafayette, Louisiana
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