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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
08-14-2008, 11:18 PM
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BulletProof Problems
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david bassler
A solvent base sealer such a Impregnator Pro or...
A solvent base sealer such a Impregnator Pro or other will penetrate better than water base sealer such as Bulletproof that your using. That stone is not thirsty, and can't absorb much water.You will...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
06-08-2008, 06:49 AM
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Matte to Gloss, Possible!
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david bassler
What nonsense of spam you have. :jack:
What nonsense of spam you have. :jack:
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
05-22-2008, 07:57 PM
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Matte to Gloss, Possible!
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david bassler
GraniteGirl suggestions are going to give you a...
GraniteGirl suggestions are going to give you a more defined look. :)
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
05-12-2008, 09:08 PM
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Shining porceline tile
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david bassler
Jaramya Topicals on porcelain can smudge/flake...
Jaramya
Topicals on porcelain can smudge/flake or even cloud when water vapor tries to escape.
A nightmare of maintenance may be a head of you if you don't remove it now!
The grout is going to...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
05-11-2008, 07:24 PM
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Slate Kitchen Countertop
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david bassler
Stan I can't help but think you are here to...
Stan
I can't help but think you are here to sell your products.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
05-06-2008, 12:57 PM
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scratches in travertine
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david bassler
Pictures are always good for a quick resolve...
Pictures are always good for a quick resolve here! :)
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
05-06-2008, 12:49 PM
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Cleaning mosaic stone tiles
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david bassler
If the mosaic tile is honed and not too heavy...
If the mosaic tile is honed and not too heavy with grout haze, you can chemically remove with distilled white vinegar or another weak acid such as Stonetech Restore. Or, mechanically abrade with an...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-30-2008, 12:02 AM
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seal granite before installing?
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david bassler
As George says :bow: There is no need to...
As George says :bow:
There is no need to pre-seal most granites. In fact; You could leave a little access grout and use a wide razor blade at an angle to scrape the grout joints when dry if the...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-30-2008, 12:00 AM
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seal granite before installing?
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david bassler
As George says :bow: There is no need to...
As George says :bow:
There is no need to pre-seal most granites. In fact; You could leave a little access grout and use a wide razor blade at an angle to scrape the grout joints when dry, if, the...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-29-2008, 11:51 PM
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seal granite before installing?
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david bassler
As George says :bow: There is no need to...
As George says :bow:
There is no need to pre-seal most granites. In fact; You could leave a little access and use a wide razor blade at an angle to scrape when dry at the grout joints provided; the...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 10:49 PM
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dupont the same as stonetech?
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david bassler
George I've learn some neat tricks with the...
George
I've learn some neat tricks with the enhancers I been wanting to share with you.
I called; you called back and left messege last week, I got to busy to call you back.
I have a unique...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 10:08 PM
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dupont the same as stonetech?
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david bassler
I would use Impregnator Pro instead from...
I would use Impregnator Pro instead from Stonetech for your application of protection.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 09:47 PM
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dupont the same as stonetech?
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david bassler
If the enhancer water based from your company is...
If the enhancer water based from your company is applied that comes from Lowes ; you will get calls on how to remove the excess that has dried.
This will be a irritating call you will get often. ...
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 08:58 PM
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dupont the same as stonetech?
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david bassler
OK George, I'm in but confused why such a good...
OK George, I'm in but confused why such a good company that I went to SF to start my career is associated with the place I get my blue tape.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 08:19 PM
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crackle glaze subway tile
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david bassler
I feel better; how about you Big Dave? :nod:
I feel better; how about you Big Dave? :nod:
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
04-17-2008, 07:48 PM
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Maximum load on tile floor
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david bassler
This Dave says "3/4" Ply and go for it". What...
This Dave says "3/4" Ply and go for it". What else can you do. If it was installed with less than 10% voids; you should be all right.
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
04-17-2008, 07:41 PM
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Maximum load on tile floor
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david bassler
Stay safe, and go Dave's route of 5/8"+ condom...
Stay safe, and go Dave's route of 5/8"+ condom floor protection :goodluck:
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 07:25 PM
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crackle glaze subway tile
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david bassler
You are going to want to seal the grout any way....
You are going to want to seal the grout any way. So, use the same sealer on the tile before you install, so you have a good grout release just in case.
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Professionals' Hangout
04-17-2008, 07:18 PM
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Tricks of the Trade
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david bassler
Abraid or remove is all you can do without a...
Abraid or remove is all you can do without a solvent disolve of some sort.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 07:06 PM
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Enhancing slate without enhancing grout?
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david bassler
As you posted Ford Freak; you would enhance the...
As you posted Ford Freak; you would enhance the stone first before install and use an impregnating sealer over and into the grout to keep invisible and not change hue.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-17-2008, 06:52 PM
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dupont the same as stonetech?
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david bassler
If Stonetech is a Lowes, I'm out! How low can...
If Stonetech is a Lowes, I'm out!
How low can you go?
First be a sell out to Dupont, and WTF!!!!
George; tell me is isn't so.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-16-2008, 10:00 PM
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grout color
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1,118
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david bassler
Like Scott said, and you can have any color you...
Like Scott said, and you can have any color you want.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-16-2008, 09:42 PM
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grout color
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david bassler
If you like the way it looks when wet, you may...
If you like the way it looks when wet, you may get that look with a color enhancing sealer.
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Professionals' Hangout
04-12-2008, 10:26 PM
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Scarifying floors
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4,959
Posted By
david bassler
Abrading the surface with 60g vaccum brazed...
Abrading the surface with 60g vaccum brazed diamond discs on a floor machine with water will clean and open the substrate.
No dust and a simple machine that is simular to a buffer.
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-12-2008, 07:28 PM
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Sealer causes grout discoloration
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5,737
Posted By
david bassler
Mister W You can't expect to have a good...
Mister W
You can't expect to have a good bond of regrouting a thin layer on a previously grout.
A solvent color enhancing sealer applied will darken the grout, and may mask the non-blend of the...
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