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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Hard Floor Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: alex hynds on September 16, 2017, 01:30:44 pm

Title: Shine
Post by: alex hynds on September 16, 2017, 01:30:44 pm
I've been asked by one of my customers to clean this floor. Customer has also asked about a gloss/shiny finish. Any tips? (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1505565028_IMG_20170915_144650.jpg)
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: Kev Martin on September 16, 2017, 07:27:11 pm
Use a soft to medium brush on a slow speed rotary.  Pre wet the floor and apply PSRP X-Treme Heavy Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner,  agitate it with the brush and then allow it to dwell 10-15 Minutes, agitate it again then flood the floor , extract with a wet Vac , rinse and extract again.  Allow it to thoroughly dry because that grout will take a while to dry ( use a snail dryer to speed it up). Then seal the floor with Miracle 511 H2O Impregnator.  Then apply Miracle High Gloss Topical Sealer
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: alex hynds on September 21, 2017, 07:19:28 am
Thanks kev. The miracle high gloss seal worked a treat. Customer is delighted
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: alex hynds on September 21, 2017, 11:31:58 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1505989869_IMG_20170921_15894.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1505989889_IMG_20170921_35485.jpg)
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: scott johns on September 22, 2017, 07:41:33 pm
great job well done great advise from kev as well
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: collins ReVive Stoneworks on September 25, 2017, 08:57:36 pm
non porous tiles / impregnator?

gloss?  give it a month
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: Kev Martin on September 26, 2017, 06:29:41 am
non porous tiles / impregnator?

gloss?  give it a month

This is an example of an job well done!  Karl your comments are uncalled for and clearly from someone lacking knowledge !  Just because you fail to understand the reason for using an impregnating Sealer in this situation it does not mean others do!  Topical sealers when correctly applied can last up to 5 years depending on foot traffic and maintenance . 
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: Steven Fletcher on March 17, 2018, 09:51:14 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1505989869_IMG_20170921_15894.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1505989889_IMG_20170921_35485.jpg)

Looks good, I've just tried out that gloss product on a Slate sample tile in the workshop.  I applied a couple of coats and I've been really impressed with the shine.   
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: Kev Martin on March 17, 2018, 05:00:22 pm
Don’t forget to always apply an Impregnator first.  Even the Miracle Economical Impregnator is fine and it cost pennies.  There are several reasons for applying the Impregnator first:

1.  It saves on topical Sealer by preventing the coat of topical soaking into the stone.
2.  This in turn saves on labour because less coats are required.
3.  The Impregnator gives the topical a better key to grip therefore it adheres better and it lasts longer.

Even with heavy foot traffic when it comes to re application there is no need to seal with an Impregnator again as your topical acts as a sacrificial sealer.  So a quick strip, dry and reapply is all it takes.
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: Steven Fletcher on March 18, 2018, 07:17:17 am
Hi Kev,

Great thank you for that information.  I tried out the Seal and Enhance last night, very nice and very easy to apply.

The gloss surface sealant, as it is water based, if a customer had a water based impregnator applied say 12 months ago  can that gloss finish be applied (after a good clean)? 
Title: Re: Shine
Post by: Kev Martin on March 18, 2018, 06:01:23 pm
The answer is Yes!  But it never hurts to fly over it with a quick coat of Impregnator first though