Sealing over sealer - TilersForums.com

[rich hand]

I've cleaned a marble floor that had Lithofin Stain stop (solvent one apparently) applied when it was laid over 3 years ago. I understand that this sealer is both topical and an impregnator.

I used Aquamix Heavy duty on the floor and it was left looking a little dull. The customer was advised this may happen but would now like the sheen back.

I am wondering if I can go straight on top with more Stain Stop or even another sealer such as Aquamix High gloss sealer without stripping the floor properly. The guy who laid the floor mentioned that the sheen will always come back with buffing. However, the grout isn't sealed so this would need doing anyway.

 

[DHTiling]

Hi ..

Firstly.. Stain stop is just an impregnator..

When you say the HD left no shine.. i take it the marble is polished..?

That cleaner might remove some acrylic sealers but the one to use is Sealing and coating remover..

 

[rich hand]

Hi Dave

the Mable was only lightly polished when new, it did not have a high gloss appearance. If Stain stop is only an impregnator then there is nothing on the floor atall now so I wouldn't need to strip it. I am just wondering why it appears dull, maybe residue? When I tried buffing it by hand it did come back a little. However, can I assume that the floor may be worn some what and so I will need a topical sealer rather than just a buff?

 

[DHTiling]

It depends if the customer wants a sheen finish..

Did you rinse well after using the HD, so no residue was left..

If you use a topical sealer then it will have to be removed and replaced quite often, but an impregnator will last for years if looked after properly.

 

[enduro]

Could try twister pads...unless you go down the road of using Honing powders, polishing powders.
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[rich hand]

Yes I did rinse well, certainly did not feel like any residue was left.

How would twister pads compare to a white buffing pad on such a floor?

 

[DHTiling]

Have you any pics..?

 

[rich hand]

Yes Dave I have pics will try and get them on later

 

[rich hand]

The second pic shows the floor looking dull, the first is actually wet but looks similar to how the floor looked before.

 

[DHTiling]

Can i have one of those cleaners..:smilewinkgrin:

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