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Craigp

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Strippers
« on: August 28, 2012, 08:20:30 pm »
Hi I've done quite a few Victorian floor tiles, but I've often found it hard getting old sealers up.

Should the stripper be doing more of the work rather than me with the rotary.

My question is, is it because I've used a low odour stripper? Or is it always hard getting it up.

Thanks Craig.

Billy Russell

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Re: Strippers
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2012, 09:01:04 pm »


My question is, is it because I've used a low odour stripper? Or is it always hard getting it up.

Thanks Craig.


Craig,

What kind of strippers are we talking about

 ;D ;D ;D

Craigp

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Re: Strippers
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2012, 09:28:46 pm »
Lol.  ;D ;D

Jamie Pearson

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Re: Strippers
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 10:43:37 pm »
It's possible you are coming up against varnish rather than floor polish on some of these.

Victorian tiles are massively porous also so if you don't wet out the flor before applying the stripper it won't be as effective.

Honing powder can make a huge difference on this type of work as they stay on the surface and remove the finish mechanically rather than chemically. When combined with a good stripper it will increase removal considerably.

Craigp

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Re: Strippers
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2012, 11:06:45 pm »
Ok thanks, il give the honing powder a try.

Kev Martin

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Re: Strippers
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2012, 10:11:00 am »
Craig

Have a look at this link

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=155206.0



Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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Jim_77

Re: Strippers
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2012, 12:03:30 am »
That aquamix sealer & coating remover is bloody nuclear stuff!  Very impressed with it ;)

Craigp

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Re: Strippers
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2012, 08:33:04 am »
Thanks Jim, Ive made a note of that, I'll give it a try.