use a good color enhancer. something like Tenax Ager or similar
Frederick M. Hueston
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From: Mike Alston <realmikealston@gmail.com>
To: sccpartners <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com>
Sent: Mon, Jul 3, 2017 5:32 pm
Subject: Re: slate countertops
How can I darken these slate countertops once they are cleaned?
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Sent from my iPhoneSlateCovers a wide range of characteristics.While some slates can be porous many others are non porous(such as roofing quality slate) most likely a chemical company would be using soapstone or roofing quality slate.Once you see the surfaces you can determine the scopeOf the work
Sent from my iPhoneScrub with a natural pad or something more aggressive?
Sent from my iPhoneAlthough porous, slate is pretty much bulletproof. Alkaline cleaner, scrub, extract, dry, multiple coats of penetrating sealer. Done.
On May 2, 2017 9:33 PM, "Michael Alston" <realmikealston@gmail.com> wrote:
Good evening, a cheimcal company has contacted me about cleaing several of there slate countertops. I have never cleaned slate countertops and won't see them until Friday and will take pictures then. Can I get some guidance on how to clean slate, thanks.
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