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Care Instructions - Polished Marble ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING
Pretest in an inconspicuous area prior to application to determine if the desired results will be achieved and that the stone is not adversely affected.
New Installations Follow the recommended installation methods and procedures of the Marble Institute of America and the Tile Contractors Association.
Restorative Cleaning Depending on the type of soil, stain or other foreign matter present, select one or more of the following options:For stripping off any existing topical acrylic, urethane, epoxy, heavy wax coatings and epoxy grout haze:Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated.Sweep or dust mop loose dirt and debris.For heavy, hard to remove coatings, use StoneTech Professional™ Heavy Duty Coating Stripper as is. For softer coatings, dilute Heavy Duty Coating Stripper with clean water up to a 1 to 1 solution.Apply an even coat using a chemical-resistant paintbrush, roller or deck brush.Allow stripper to dwell for 20 minutes to 2 hours or as long as needed to soften coating. Heavy Duty Coating Stripper will remain active for up to 24 hours.Agitate well using a stiff nylon bristle scrub brush, stiff bristle push broom or a weighted floor machine at 130-140 lbs., 175 rpm, fitted with a scrub brush attachment.Rinse well with clean water and mop, sponge or wet vacuum to remove the remaining cleaning solution. A hard surface extraction wand and portable or truck mounted extraction machine may be used. Repeat the rinsing and wet vacuum process to insure that all dirt, soil and cleaner residue have been removed.For cleaning of grease, oil, dirt, dry soil and soap scum:Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated.Sweep or dust mop loose dirt and debris.Strip off all topical finishes such as waxes and coatings.Prepare a solution of StoneTech Professional™ KlenzAll™ mixed with warm or hot water as suggested below:• Medium Duty Usage — Mix 1 part of KlenzAll™ to 4 parts of water.• Heavy Duty Usage — Mix 1 part KlenzAll™ to 2 parts of water.Apply KlenzAll™ using a low-pressure chemical-resistant sprayer, sponge or mop.Agitate well using a stiff nylon bristle scrub brush, stiff bristle push broom or a weighted floor machine at 130 lbs.-140 lbs., 175 rpm, fitted with a scrub brush attachment.Rinse well with clean water and mop, sponge or wet vacuum to remove the remaining cleaning solution. A hard surface extraction wand and portable or truck mounted extraction machine may be used. Repeat the rinsing and wet vacuum process to insure that all dirt, soil and cleaner residue have been removed.To remove deep or stubborn oil stains not completely removed by KlenzAll™, let the surface dry and use StoneTech Professional™ Oil Stain Remover.a) Apply a ¼ inch thick coat of Oil Stain Remover to the oil stained area. Insure that Oil Stain Remover covers an area 1” to 2” beyond the stained area for the purpose of containment.b) Allow 2-3 days for the Oil Stain Remover to dry to a powder.c) Sweep and wipe up dried powder and evaluate the stained area for removal.d) Repeat process if needed.e) Remove any remaining Oil Stain Remover using mineral spirits.Mechanical Refinishing of Polished Marble For scratch, etch and wear pattern removal and to restore the surface to an even finish. Depending on the severity of the damage to the stone and/or the desired surface appearance, choose one or more of the grit levels of the StoneTech Professional™ Euro Hone™ Marble Honing Powders 180/280/400/600/800, StoneTech Professional™ Euro Polish™ and/or StoneTech Professional™ Euro Shine™ as appropriate.
For refinishing to a honed finish:Sweep or vacuum all dust, dirt and debris.Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated.Strip off all topical finishes such as waxes and coatings.Liberally apply Euro Hone™ powder to the stone surface.Add water to form a milk-like consistency.Refinish using a hand orbital sander or weighted floor machine at 130 lbs.-140 lbs., 175 rpm, fitted with a natural hair pad.Keep compound wet with plenty of water while refinishing. Add Euro Hone™ as needed.Refinish area until the desired level of hone has been achieved.Rinse well and use a wet vacuum to remove all excess compound.Clean equipment with water.For refinishing to a polish:Use successively higher grits of Euro Hone™ to close the face of the stone. Follow with Euro Polish™ as applicable.
Sweep or vacuum all dust, dirt and debris.Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated. <BR>Strip off all topical finishes such as waxes and coatings.Liberally apply Euro Polish™ to the stone surface.Add water to form a milk-like consistency. Refinish using a hand orbital sander or weighted floor machine at 130 lbs.-140 lbs., 175 rpm, fitted with a natural hair pad. Keep compound wet with plenty of water while refinishing. Add Euro Polish™ as needed.Refinish area until the desired level of polish has been achieved.Rinse well and use a wet vacuum to remove all excess compound.Clean equipment with water.For a highly polished finish:Use Euro Shine™ as applicable. See Maintenance Polishing.
Sealing & Protecting Natural stone surfaces must be sealed to prevent or minimize staining. Leaving natural stone untreated may greatly hinder the complete removal of stains in the future. The following suggestions are for impregnating the stone and will allow the stone to breathe. Allow new installations to cure for 72 hours prior to applying sealer.
For a natural looking protector on interior and exterior surfaces (heavy duty protection, water and oil repellency):Option 1: Heavy duty protection, water-based formula:Sweep or vacuum all dust, dirt and debris. Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated.Insure that surface is clean and residue-free. StoneTech Professional™ Heavy Duty Stone Sealer may be applied to damp surfaces one hour after standing water has been removed.Liberally apply an even coat of sealer using a low-pressure chemical-resistant sprayer, roller or brush. Allow sealer to penetrate the surface for 20-30 minutes. During this time, distribute excess over entire area to insure even penetration. Wipe off any remaining sealer prior to drying on the surface.A second coat may be needed for porous, absorbent surfaces and should be applied 30-40 minutes after initial application as directed in steps 5-6. A minimum of 30 minutes after final application, wipe entire surface with a towel dampened with sealer to remove any residue and excess sealer, if needed.A full cure is achieved after 24-72 hours; foot traffic may begin in 6-8 hours. Cover with red rosin paper, if foot traffic must resume before the recommended time periods have passed. Expected coverage is 800-1,200 sq. ft. per gallon. Re-application of Heavy Duty Stone Sealer:• A 3-5 year re-application is needed for interior surfaces.• A 1-3 year re-application is needed for exterior surfaces. Option 2: Heavy duty protection, solvent-based formula:Sweep or vacuum all dust, dirt and debris.Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated.Insure that surface is clean, dry and residue-free.Liberally apply an even coat of StoneTech Professional™ Impregnator Pro™ using a low-pressure solvent-resistant sprayer, roller or brush.Allow sealer to penetrate the surface for 15-30 minutes; denser material may require more time for sealer to penetrate. During this time, distribute excess over entire area to insure even penetration. Wipe off any remaining sealer prior to drying on the surface.A second coat may be needed for porous, absorbent surfaces and should be applied one hour after initial application as directed in steps 4-5.If sealer was not completely wiped off and a residue appears, wipe entire surface with a towel dampened with sealer. Use a white, non-abrasive nylon brush or pad to loosen residue and follow with a clean, white absorbent towel to remove.A full cure is achieved after 24-72 hours; foot traffic may begin in 6-8 hours. Cover with red rosin paper, if foot traffic must resume before the recommended time periods have passed.Expected coverage is 800-1,200 sq. ft. per gallon.Re-application of Impregnator Pro™:• A 3-5 year re-application is needed for interior surfaces.• A 1-3 year re-application is needed for exterior surfaces.For a natural looking protector on exterior surfaces (heavy duty protection, water repellency only):StoneTech Professional™ Heavy Duty Exterior Stone and Masonry Sealer is a water repellent specially designed for exterior projects such as facades, cladding, pool decks, parking areas and driveways. It is very resistant to chemicals (i.e., chlorine) and to the effects of weather (i.e., ultraviolet light/sunlight, driving water/rain).
Sweep or vacuum all dust, dirt and debris.Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated. Insure that the surface is clean, dry and residue-free. Liberally apply an even coat of Heavy Duty Exterior Stone and Masonry Sealer with a brush, paint roller or solvent-resistant low-pressure sprayer.Allow sealer to penetrate the surface for 15-30 minutes; denser material may require more time for sealer to penetrate. During this time, distribute excess over entire area to insure even penetration. Wipe off any remaining sealer prior to drying on the surface.A second coat may be needed for porous, absorbent surfaces and should be applied one hour after initial application as directed in steps 4-5.If sealer was not completely wiped off and a residue appears, wipe entire surface with a towel dampened with sealer. Use a white, non-abrasive nylon brush or pad to loosen residue and follow with a clean, white absorbent towel to remove.Do not walk on surface for at least 4-6 hours. Full cure is achieved in 24-72 hours.Expected coverage is 800-1,200 sq. ft. per gallon.Re-application of Heavy Duty Exterior Stone and Masonry Sealer:• A 5-10 year re-application is recommended for exterior surfaces.Maintenance Cleaning Highly alkaline, acidic, ammoniated, abrasive cleaners and/or bleach may break down the sealer, adversely affecting repellency and may not be good for the stone. Use a neutral cleaner specially formulated for natural stone.
For routine cleaning with protection:Sweep or dust mop loose dirt and debris.Prepare a solution of StoneTech Professional™ Revitalizer™ concentrate mixed with warm or hot water as suggested below:• Light Duty Usage—1 part Revitalizer™ to 4 parts water.• Medium Duty Usage/Spray Refill — 1 part Revitalizer™ to 1 part water.(One gallon of concentrate makes up to five gallons of ready-to-use solution.)Apply the Revitalizer™ solution using a low-pressure chemical-resistant sprayer, mop, sponge or automatic scrubbing machine.No rinsing needed.Or use Revitalizer™ in a ready-to-use sprayer or wipes.For routine maintenance cleaning:Sweep or dust mop loose dirt and debris.Prepare a solution of StoneTech Professional™ All Purpose Stone and Tile Cleaner concentrate mixed with warm or hot water as suggested below:• 2 ounces All Purpose Stone and Tile Cleaner in 1 gallon of water. (Do not mix stronger than 2 ounces to a gallon as a maintenance cleaner. One gallon of concentrate makes 65 gallons of cleaning solution.)Apply the solution using a sponge, mop or automatic scrubbing machine, then wipe or rinse off. <BR>Or use All Purpose Stone and Tile Cleaner in a ready-to-use sprayer or wipes.Maintenance Polishing To maintain the shine and beauty of polished marble on a routine basis and to minimize the need for restorative polishing:Sweep or dust mop loose dirt and debris.Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas to avoid splashing and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be treated. Liberally apply Euro Shine™ powder to the surface.Add enough water to form a milk-like consistency.Refinish using a hand orbital sander or weighted floor machine at 130 lbs.- 140 lbs., 175 rpm, fitted with a natural hair pad. Rinse well and use a wet vacuum to remove all remaining compound. Expected coverage is 1,000-1,700 sq. ft. per 1.5 lb. canister.Re-application: Semi-annually or as needed. For a brilliant shine on countertops, vanities and vertical surfaces:On a cleaned surface, spray a light coat of StoneTech Professional™ Stone Polish over the entire surface. Do not spray in eyes.Leave evenly wet. Do not leave streaky. Allow polish to dry completely, about 3-5 minutes.Buff off dried polish using a clean, white terry cloth towel. Keep turning the towel to insure that a clean section is being used for maximum efficiency.Buff off all polish to a high shine.Reapplication as desired.Note: Stone Polish will work best on stone previously sealed with StoneTech Professional™ sealers.
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