The first thing you need to do is find out what type of coating it is. You can do this by performing the following test. Take some floor finish stripper and place a few drops on the coating. If the stripper emulsifies the finish then you are dealing with a strippable finish. I would simply strip it chemically first, than if you need to hone the limestone tape off the inserts.

If the stripper does not touch the finish than you may have a urethane or epoxy. If this is the case you may want to put on a good pair of Nikes and run...Seriously this can be difficult to strip. You may need some nasty chemicals or you may have to grind it off.

2009/1/31 Roger Konarski <qm144@yahoo.com>

I was looking for suggestions on removing a coating from a Limestone Floor with Granite Inserts. The coating was applied by a large supposedly stone restoration company in my area. They primarily focus is commercial work. I don't think they crystallized the floor, but it is some type of coating. I thought about taping off the granite inserts and use 180 grit honing powder and then try razor balding it off the inserts. Or possible use oxalic acid on the inserts. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I will attach a photo on another email, hopefully. I have been having trouble sending this e-mail out with a photo.

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