Yes it will help prevent against rapid soiling issues, It closes off the pours better so it will not allow soiling to get in so easy. I personally would do both.
Thank you
Carl Staples
Classic Marble & Stone Restoration
610-356-4100
www.marblerestore.com
Carl Staples
Classic Marble & Stone Restoration
610-356-4100
www.marblerestore.com
From: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com> on behalf of Blain Haeg <blain@goldstandardfloorcare.com>
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 8:27 AM
To: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: limestone densifier
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 8:27 AM
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Subject: Re: limestone densifier
Thanks for the info on using these densifier products, guys. But I'll go back to my original question....will a densifier prevent against rapid soiling issues, any more than using a high quality penetrating sealer?
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On May 8, 2017 5:45 AM, "Pat Staples" <cpstaples@msn.com> wrote:
Innovative Surface Solutions that makes the Cheetah pads and pucks has a Lithium Silicate Hardener that is good for concrete, cement based terrazzo, travertine and limestone surfaces. Its is a little more expensive then Stu's but I think it works great. I have used it on Concrete and limestone before.
http://www.
innovativesurfacesolutions. com/store/p/152-Lithium- Silicate-Hardener.aspx
From: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com > on behalf of Stuart Rosen <mail@stoneshine.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 8:02 PM
To: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: limestone densifierConcrete densifier gets applied at point during the job.Those densifiers are formulated to harden and make less porous the concrete.The limestone densifiers are applied a day before you start working.It makesWorking the limestone easier and provides better results.There is a link with a spec sheet attached to a previous email.
Sent from my iPhoneStu, what is the difference between this densifier and concrete densifiers?
________________________________________ From the desk ofBaird StandishManaging PartnerFacility Specialists, LLC15 West Highland Ave. Suite EPhiladelphia, PA 19118Phone: 215-732-7505Fax: 215-546-9160Sorry Blain,Correction- we have had many positive comments regarding the use of the product.
Sent from my iPhoneBlain,
If the sealer you used left a satin finish and its wearing where they have heavy traffic, I'm afraid dropping back down to 200 and removing the sealer is the only way to reproduce an even finish. In this business, its extremely important to educate your cient. In this case, you have done nothing wrong. The problem is that this material is soft and porous. You can density after 200 and again after 400. Then 800 and seal. Explain that there is nothing you can do to change the characteristics of the material they have. You may want to suggest a maintenance plan..... ; ). $$$$$ Best of luck, check in any time. Cell 301.602.2307 Ron Moore
Ron
On Friday, May 5, 2017, Blain Haeg <blain@goldstandardfloorcare.com > wrote:
Ron,
I went up to 800 resins before polishing.
On May 5, 2017 9:15 AM, "Ron Moore" <rmoore@americanstonecare.com> wrote:
Blain,
What grit finish did you bring the floor to? Densifiers almost always have sealing properties. If you go this route, I believe you would need to re-hone, harden and seal.
Ron
On May 5, 2017 9:35 AM, "Blain Haeg" <blain@goldstandardfloorcare.com > wrote:
I'm looking for some guidance on whether using a limestone densifier is appropriate for an issue I'm having.
The customer had a honed limestone floor installed inside their home. The installer applied a topical sealer, to provide semi-gloss finish. After a couple of years, the sealer began to fail, so the customer contacted me to strip, hone, polish, and seal (solvent impregnator). The floor looked great, but after a few months the traffic areas began to show signs of excessive soiling.
If I had used a densifier, could this have possibly prevented the soiling issues? If I were to apply the densifier now, would it be necessary to strip the floor first, to remove the impregnating sealer that I applied 6 months ago?
No pictures. Recommendations?Blain Haeg
Gold Standard Floor Care
512.257.3070 office
512.750.1242 cell
blain@goldstandardfloorcare.com
www.GoldStandardFloorCare.com
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