Thanks for the clarification, guys. I have never seen slate countertops around here. Our goods are mostly clefted from Vermont. We do get soapstone, occasionally, which is very soft. Fred, is that a stone that will etch?
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Subject: Re: Slate Countertops
From: Fred Hueston <fhueston@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, June 10, 2017 4:45 am
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Good point Joyce. I will add that there are some slates that do have calcium binders and hence will etch. This may be one of themOn Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 7:26 AM, Baird Standish <bairdstandish@gmail.com> wrote:So I should add to what I said previously. The kindness slate used for counters that I have predominantly worked on around here is Blue-black slate. It is quarried in Pennsylvania, so maybe it isn't used elsewhere. I have never seen Brazilian or Vermont or other rough slates used as counter material. Blue black slate is dark, very smooth and dense. It does etch for some reason and honing powder works very well on it. I guess I never considered that it would be used all over Pennsylvania but not in other places. It is also found in fireplace surrounds around here.B________________________________________ From the desk ofBaird StandishManaging PartnerFacility Specialists, LLC15 West Highland Ave. Suite EPhiladelphia, PA 19118Phone: 215-732-7505Fax: 215-546-9160
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Subject: Re: Slate Countertops
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Date: Fri, June 09, 2017 1:57 pm
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I would try a polishing compound before attempting any honingOn Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:48 PM, Richard Middleton <richard@prosteem.com> wrote:Thank you Baird I will try it
Sent from my iPhoneHere is a link to it on Amazon. I buy it at a local place. I think they also sell it at home depot. I have only used it in slate. I don't like it on marble and granite, but it color enhances slate without leaving an oily film. I have a way used the cream version. Not sure if the aerosol version is the same.
https://www.amazon.com/SCI-Countertop-Cleaner-Aerosol-16-Oun ce/dp/B005OOIH52/ref=sr_1_1? ie=UTF8&qid=1497039317&sr=8-1& keywords=Sci+countertop+polish On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 2:49 PM Great American Stone Care <info@greatamericanstonecare.com > wrote:Tell me more about the SCI polish. Where can I purchase it?Thanks!RichardFrom: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com [mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com ] On Behalf Of Baird Standish
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Subject: Re: Slate CountertopsI would suggest honing with medium (400-800 grit) honing powder, but you may have to go up or down to get the best results. Also finish with SCI countertop polish which has some acrylic content, dries quickly and has a decent odor.B________________________________________ From the desk ofBaird StandishManaging PartnerFacility Specialists, LLC15 West Highland Ave. Suite EPhiladelphia, PA 19118Phone: 215-732-7505Fax: 215-546-9160
On Jun 9, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Great American Stone Care <info@greatamericanstonecare.com > wrote:Good morning partners,We have a customer with 2 slate bathroom countertops with etching & watermarks.Do you have any suggestions to correct this problem?Thank you!Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences:http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread):sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com <slate.JPG>
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