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Unread 03-08-2013, 09:33 AM   #76
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Hi Cameron

Another great job!

Come on, I know you love these challenging jobs!
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Unread 07-07-2013, 02:09 PM   #77
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Great job Cameron. I love seeing finished work like this. Gives me a good idea of what to get for my remodel.
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Unread 04-27-2014, 09:47 AM   #78
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My first restoration job. Ground and polished this travertine floor.
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Unread 05-03-2014, 09:42 PM   #79
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Hi Mike

Excellent job! Did you use any polishing powders or just diamond abrasives?
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Unread 05-15-2014, 07:15 AM   #80
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Just diamonds. Some guy was gonna send me some powder but....
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Unread 10-07-2014, 10:41 PM   #81
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Here are two pictures of the same area of a Saltillo Paver floor. First is during the stripping process, showing some tiles that have been stripped and some that have not yet been stripped. The second picture is of the same area completely finished.

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Unread 10-08-2014, 04:55 AM   #82
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Wow Mike, nice work. I didn't know those Saltillo tile could look so good. The HO must be thrilled with you.
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Unread 10-08-2014, 04:57 AM   #83
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Same to you Musky Mike. Bet it was rewarding to see the stone charactor come out in the finished product.
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Unread 10-08-2014, 08:58 AM   #84
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Thanks PC7060. We have specialized in Mexican Pavers for 32 years. Most guys hate them but we have our own stripper made for us and that along with my guys doing them every day really helps.
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Unread 10-09-2014, 09:10 AM   #85
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Hi Mike N.

Thanks for posting.

Outstanding job!
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Unread 10-31-2014, 04:05 PM   #86
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That's incredible. I hate doing Saltillo, but we get stuck with a few jobs here and there.
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Unread 10-31-2014, 04:08 PM   #87
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Mexican Travertine Refinishing

We finished this job today. 9 days for the whole house, including all the flooring, polishing kitchen and bar counters, 4 bathrooms, each with showers, counters and floors.

I haven't gone through all the photos yet, but this pretty much sums it up.

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Gotta admit that looks pretty good for your first time, Cameron.
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Here's the machine we used. Cimex converted to 220, 225lbs total

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Unread 10-31-2014, 09:34 PM   #90
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Cameron, would an HTC 500, with correct tooling, be capable of that kind of task?

I bought one a while ago and I've only used it to prep floors quickly. I also polished 700 ft of concrete with it. It did well polishing...once I got the hang of it.

By the way, that floor turned out great!
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