Impregnating, or not, at this point it didn't impregnate due to a moisture barrier. The surface had to have been still wet, so by appying a water-base it could not seep in due to existing moisture and its evaporation. It became topical, regardless of its intent.
Strip, clean more if needed, allow to dry, lastly re-apply.Devin Vance
Classic Marble Restoration, Inc.
954-815-8023; classicmarblemail@gmail.com
www.classicmarblerestoration.comOn Jul 24, 2011 9:47 AM, <info@restoreyourtiles.com> wrote:
> Was that impregnating or topical sealer?
> If topical - strip it, if impregnating - buff it off.
> Adam Bartos
> BiO Tile
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>> -----Original Message-----
> From: Devin Vance <classicmarblemail@gmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:34:55> To: Restoration and Maintenance<sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>> Reply-To:"Restoration and Maintenance" <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>
> Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Sealer residue on quarry tile floor
>
> Floor was still wet when applied (water-based). Strip, allow to dry,
> re-apply.
>
> Devin Vance
> Classic Marble Restoration, Inc.
> 954-815-8023; classicmarblemail@gmail.com
> www.classicmarblerestoration.com
> 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
>>
>> 781-793-0700
>> 617-719-8454
>>
>>
>> "....begin with the end in mind."
>>
>>
>> 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
>> _jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com_
>> (mip://02089ca0/jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com)
>>
>> _www.thestoneandtileschool.com_
>> (mip://02089ca0/www.thestoneandtileschool.com)
>>
>> 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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