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From: jason francis
Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 08:25:59 -0700 (PDT)
To: <jfrancis@protocolfloorcare.com>
Subject: Travertine Grind

Since we are talking about travertine I thought I would get some feedback on my next big project. I am grinding 1250 sq. ft of soft honed travertine and bringing it to a high polish. The homeowner decided to put ceramic tile inserts throughout the floor, of all things to put. 1. Has anyone ground ceramic inserts? My assumption is that if it is through body, than it will be fine. My plan is to try an area and see how it works first. Hopefully it is thick enough tile. Man it would be a lot more work if I have to blend around these inserts with metals then duct tape them off. 2. Do ya'll have a preferred fill? I am planning on using epoxy grout. Is there anything wrong with Laticrete from Home Cheapo? Obviously I want the fill the take a high polish. 3. This question is strange. I have a full set of diamonds I use for concrete called T Bone(Dry). Manufacturer sells them as also for marble and travertine used dry. They say its new technology. Has anyone ever worked resins dry on marble? I am almost afraid to try. I would assume there is no harm in just using them wet. At the same time it would be nice to see the scratch pattern as you work. Thanks in advance for your thoughts, Jason Protocol