Step 1: Cleaning & Rinsing The bare concrete type surface must have aged at least 28 days before product installation. Clay fired paver-bricks can usually be coated immediately after installation. It is best to check with the manufacturer for age times before applying any penetrating sealer. Clean the surface to remove dirt, oily grime, organic [...]
Step 1: Tarnish & Oxidation Removal Bare non-ferrous and painted metal surfaces that are exposed to the elements will oxidize, which in turn will cause discoloration, fading, and scale to form. This condition can be accelerated with the presence of high basic or acidic materials. In addition, with prolonged exposure the metal surface can oxidize, [...]
Grout Color Restoration Acrylic Grout Color Sealers are very acceptable when renewing and re-coloring (color sealing) porous grout. If it is deemed necessary, install Color Seal to restore the sanded grout to a uniform color. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for the use of their specific product. **NOTE**: Do not Color Seal epoxy grout because the sealant [...]
Allow the surface to dry completely before proceeding to the application of the MicroGuard1® 1500 Coating. Porous grout areas and seams will hold moisture long after the face of the tile or terrazzo is dry. It is advisable to use a probe moisture meter to determine if the grout has dried sufficiently before product installation. [...]
Hard Tile & Grout, Concrete Terrazzo & Polished Concrete Remove dirt, grime, and stains by washing the floor surfaces using MicroKleen™ PLC-1 Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser. Dilute this concentrated cleaner up to 1:1 with clean, hot water (if available). Using a 175 RPM Swing Machine or Square Scrub, and black/green pad or clean-grit brush, scrub [...]
Stripping Waxed and/or Acrylic Coated Floors Using a cotton or sponge mop, apply a commercial acrylic wax stripper to the floor, per label instructions. Allow the stripper to “work” for about 15 minutes. Then, using a 175 RPM swing machine or Square Scrub, and a clean-grit brush or black/green pad, agitate the stripper until the [...]
Begin by masking off any baseboards, column bases, bottom edges of door frames, fixtures, etc., using plastic sheathing and or/tape. This will help protect adjacent surfaces from strippers, cleaners & conditioners, rinsing solutions and/or coating over-spray generated during application.