Adam,
I haven't used the hmk34 but if you do use it let us know how it performs. I think if the hmk reduced the amount of etching they would be singing that out loud all over the web. I know they have been around a long time but I couldn't even find a msds for this product .Seems strange.
We have had good success honing these materials down low and then color enhancing them properly.
Also if you client has acidic water in his home that is pretty serious as it could be caused by chemical runoff into the groundwater. Acidic water can leech contaminants from plumbing and cause health concerns. There are inexpensive systems that can neutralize the acidity levels in his water.
Besides fixing his counter tops you may be able to save his life.

On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM, Info Info <info@restoreyourtiles.com> wrote:
John,
Thanks for the feed back.
Yes, it was s34 and the product is still available. Since customer had good results out of it, I am contemplaning about using it or should I be going with crystalizer?
 
Is there anything negative about using this MHK-s34 sealer?
 
Adam Bartos
BiO Tile?

On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM, John Freitag <jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com> wrote:

Yes, I familiar with this seal , as I recall this product leaves  film on top of the stone. Not seen this product around much latrely.HMK had several different seals some were penetrating some were impregnating with a film residue left on top of the stone.

 

If the S34 was used this might be why they did not see the etching as soon. I don’t think this product is still available

 

 

John E Freitag    

Director

The Stone & Tile School

Office # 407-567-7652

Cell # 407-615-0134

 

  

 

From: Info Info [mailto:info@restoreyourtiles.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:09 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Crystallized and etching

 

I will go for.

 

Is anybody familiar with HMK-s34 silicone impregnating sealer?

Aparently this one was used on those ctops.

On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM, John Freitag <jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com> wrote:

Adam,

First I would stay away form water based sealers, I would recommend you use
the StoneCare Central Solvent based impregnating sealer. This will give you
more protection that the water based sealer.

Crystallizing may slow down the process, it worth a try. Adding a good
solvent based sealer will probably do the same.

Using a crystallizer to add some shine to a honed finish stone will add some
shine to the honed finish



John E Freitag
Director
The Stone & Tile School
Office # 407-567-7652
Cell # 407-615-0134




-----Original Message-----
From: Adam [mailto:info@restoreyourtiles.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 9:31 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: [sccpartners] Crystallized and etching

I got a call from customer where we refinished countertops few months ago,
that tops are etched again because acidic water in his house. Tops are
Jerusalem gold, honed finish and we sealed with wb stone tech sealer. He and
I understand that you can't stop chemical reaction but his argument is that
last time somebody else done it, they last for almost 4 yrs. So my question
is if I crystize them will that help? Will buffing the crystallizer onto
honed finish will that add little shine to it?
Adam Bartos
BiO Tile

Adam Bartos
BiO Tile & Grout Restoration
773-575-5515 (c)
847-438-0212 (o)
www.RestoreYourTiles.com
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