Barry ,

 

If you think there is a coating on the floor test those areas by using a razor blade to scrape the areas that are shinny. If you get anything off with the razor test then use some alkaline based stripper to test to make sure it will remove the coating. Then you can decide to strip the floor if necessary. The shinny spots could be the different wear patterns in the floor.

 

 

 

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From: Dayron [mailto:dayron@perfectmarblefloors.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 10:18 AM
To: Stone and Tile PROS Technical Support
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Glossy Travertine

 

You said the floor had some shine, could it be wax, or crystallizer.  Most of the times homeowners dont know what precisely has been done to the floor.  I would strip the floor first just to make sure its not a coating

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On Oct 17, 2012, at 8:40 AM, Fred Hueston <fhueston@gmail.com> wrote:

The red or the white twister should be aggressive enough to hone the surface. The problem with the pad method is that the floor may not have a flat appearance. In other words the floor may look wavy. I prefer using diamonds, but it depends on what the customer expects

On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 8:15 AM, Barry Raduta <barry@diamondstoneandtilecare.com> wrote:

Hello Partners,
I have restored quite a few travertine floors, but I usually started with tiles that have a honed finish.  I have been successful using twister pads and a polishing compound to yield a glossy shine and all of my customers have been ecstatic with the results.  I am currently proposing a job where the travertine already has a glossy finish (for the most part) and I am wondering if I should continue using my methodology of twister pads and polish or use resin discs and polish.  My concern is whether the twisters will completely hone down the glossy finish or not.  I know that I can test an area to see, but I thought that one of you have encountered this situation.  There are hardly any deep scratches on the floor that require the resins.  Thanks for your input.
Barry

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