> Paul,
>
> Some thoughts to share. If you are truly interested in helping them
> evaluate, may I suggest that you or the bank or someone determine why
> some areas are duller and others not. Is it where the lines form? How
> is the floor maintained? Does it get vacuumed, dust mopped, damp
> mopped properly and how often? Are there walk-off mats at the
> entrances? What kind of traffic count does this bank have?
>
> It is nice to be able to repair the floor like John Freitag explained
> but if the repair does not last due to neglect in the above mentioned
> maintenance department... it may mean you getting caught in the middle
> for a longer period.
>
> John or Fred? Is it possible to feather in the damaged areas so as not
> to process the whole floor before due time?
>
> Regards,
>
> J. Palacio
> www.flooramor.com
> 954-347-8545
> The issue Paul is having is with a counter-(teller line) is the counter
where your bank rep. hands over the money. This was not a discussion
over a floor.

> On Jun 24, 2010, at 10:20 PM, PBunis@aol.com wrote:
>
>>
>> A general contractor I have worked with in the past  asked me to
>> look at a
>> black absolute teller line (those huge counters in the  bank the
>> tellers
>> stand behind). The stone looks dull, abraded, in some  spots and
>> fine in others
>> (6 month old installation). I cant tell if the stone  was doctored
>> or what.
>> The are evaluating their options,(I am helping them  evaluate ...).
>> I tried
>> crystalizing with dark polishing powder which helped  somewhat but
>> did not
>> solve the problem. There are still areas where there is  dullness etc.
>> Obviously a full restoration is preferred but they might not  go for
>> the price.
>> Is there any topical that anyone knows of that can "even out"  or
>> mask these
>> inconsistent spots?? The bank is pissed and the contractor wants  to
>> deal
>> with this quickly and move on. How did I get caught in the middle  ??
>>
>>
>> Paul  Bunis
>> Xtremeclean Tile - Boston Stone Restoration
>> Specialty Stone  Care
>> 781-793-0700
>> 617-719-8454
>>
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