Stuart ,

I would recommend you go in an grout the floor leaving the build up of grout on the edges of the lippage float the grout and leave it USE NON SANDED GROUT. This will build up a ramp on the lippage and then allow to cure for at least 24 hours. Then grind the floor flat until all the excess grout is remove . be sure to use the same color grout for ramping as we used for the grout lines.

I would fill the hole with Traverfil VMC sell a traverfil that work very well and is easy to use . keep in mind the pot life on the traverfil is short once you mix it .

By regouting the floor you will help eliminate the scratches for the sanded grout.

John E Freitag

Director

The Stone & Tile School

Office 407-567-7652

Cell 407-615-0134

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From: rosen.stuart@gmail.com [mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com] On Behalf Of stuart rosen
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:16 PM
To: Stone and Tile PROS Technical Support
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] flatting travertine, honing, polishing

Is the finish going to be honed or polished.
Thats is important as it will clarify which techniques to use.

On Feb 19, 2013 9:35 AM, "Stuart Young" <santafefc@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

This week we are beginning a job on 1500 sq. ft. of travertine. It is a poor installation: The grout joint is about 3/8 inch and there is a lot of lippage, and as a matter of course around here, sanded grout. We did a sample area of 4 tiles last week. In spite of all that we were overcoming, the test turned out quite well. The owners liked it and they want us to proceed. Here are some questions that I have:

1.) How can I ramp up the areas of lippage so that we are not knocking off the edges with our klindex?

2.) We filled pin holes that opened up with tennax epoxy filler. This is not user friendly, in that it has to be done rather quickly. Might we use traverfill? The holes comprise less than 10 per cent of the tile. I am hoping that using traverfill rather than the epoxy the degree of polish will not be significantly affected.

3.) Any suggestions that will help us avoid scratching the tiles from the sanded grout?

4.) Any prayers would be duly appreciated.

Stuart Young

Santa Fe Floor Care

On Feb 5, 2013, at 8:41 AM, John Freitag wrote:

Perhaps I missed an email but first what type of stain are you trying to remove. The type of stain you are attempting to remove will dictate the chemical you need to mix with the powders you are using to poutice with.

Let me know what type stain you are trying to remove and I can give you some suggestions.

John E Freitag

Director

The Stone & Tile School

Office 407-567-7652

Cell 407-615-0134

jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com

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From: J. Palacio [mailto:flooramor@aim.com]
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 6:08 PM
To: Stone and Tile PROS Technical Support
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Raising our batting average.

Hydrogen peroxide 40 volume should work. What's the stain source?

On Feb 4, 2013, at 6:52 PM, Stuart Young <santafefc@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

After 22 attempts at poulticing stone, we have a success rate of 0%. Never have we been able to remove a stain from stone. We have recently been given a new opportunity to raise our average. Can anyone give us help or advice?

Stuart Young
Santa Fe Floor Care

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