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Subject: Re: Slate Countertops
From: "Fred (via sccpartners list)" <nobody@simplelists.com>
Date: Sat, June 10, 2017 7:25 am
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True soapstone should not etch but there some stones sold as soapstone that will

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On Jun 10, 2017, at 9:56 AM, <joyce@thepersonaltouchsolution.com> <joyce@thepersonaltouchsolution.com> wrote:

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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?    President Mobile: 309.251.3192 Email: joyce@thepersonaltouchsolution.com Web: www.thepersonaltouchsolution.com       -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Slate Countertops From: Fred Hueston <fhueston@gmail.com> Date: Sat, June 10, 2017 4:45 am To: "sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com" <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com> 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 them On 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 of Baird Standish Managing Partner Facility Specialists, LLC 15 West Highland Ave. Suite E Philadelphia, PA 19118 Phone: 215-732-7505 Fax: 215-546-9160 www.facspecs.com On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:07 PM, <joyce@thepersonaltouchsolution.com> <joyce@thepersonaltouchsolution.com> wrote: This is an interesting discussion, I thought slate was not a calcium based stone and could not etch.  Are you sure it is not the calcification of hard water or excessive salt from conditioned water.  How does it respond to a blue scrubbing pad?   <sigimg0> President Mobile: 309.251.3192 Email: joyce@thepersonaltouchsolution.com Web: www.thepersonaltouchsolution.com       -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Slate Countertops From: Fred Hueston <fhueston@gmail.com> Date: Fri, June 09, 2017 1:57 pm To: "sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com" <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com> I would try a polishing compound before attempting any honing On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:48 PM, Richard Middleton <richard@prosteem.com> wrote: Thank you Baird I will try it Sent from my iPhone On Jun 9, 2017, at 3:27 PM, Baird Standish <bairdstandish@gmail.com> wrote: Here 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-Ounce/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! Richard   From: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com [mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Baird Standish Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 1:35 PM To: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com Subject: Re: Slate Countertops   I 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 of Baird Standish Managing Partner Facility Specialists, LLC 15 West Highland Ave. Suite E Philadelphia, PA 19118 Phone: 215-732-7505 Fax: 215-546-9160 www.facspecs.com 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> <Slate - Hammerbeck.JPG>   <image001.jpg> Virus-free. www.avg.com   Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com   Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com -- ________________________________________ From the desk of Baird Standish Managing Partner Facility Specialists, LLC 15 West Highland Ave. Suite E Philadelphia, PA 19118 Phone: 215-732-7505 Fax: 215-546-9160 www.facspecs.c Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com -- Frederick M. 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