Stu,
There's a very simple process without using any cleaning solutions or honing powders, although that process works well it can be very time consuming, messy and more expensive than this process I'm just about to suggest.
Have you tried using non woven diamond pads, HTC Twister, KGS or Rhino Diamond pads, all you need is a weighted 40-50kg swing machine, polisher scrubber 16-17" drive board and clean water.
Using these quality pads you will acheive everything you can with specialist cleaning solutions and powders without the mess, saving time and extra cost... if you want to know more check out the companies websites mentioned for more information of this innovative cleaning and polishing process, or let me know and I'll point you in the right direction.
Jason
I cannot believe this post!!! Why are you trying to tell forum members that Diamond Pads will work on this stone and moreover achieve the same results as a high alkaline and honing powder??? Furthermore even if Diamond Pads did work which they don't they would still create a slurry and you would have to rinse afterwards and finally they are a lot more expensive anyway!!!
Lets Look at the post step by step:
"There's a very simple process without using any cleaning solutions or honing powders, although that process works well it can be very time consuming, messy and more expensive than this process I'm just about to suggest"
1. The method I suggested as you have stated not only works well, it works 5 x better and it cleans the grout and pits and fissures as well.
2. Time consuming??? What planet are you on? How many floors have you done with our honing powder? Have you even tried it?
3. Messy? So pads don't create slurry then or the floor will not require rinsing afterwards???
4. So diamond pads will do a 100M2 floor for less than £10 will they?
"Have you tried using non woven diamond pads, HTC Twister, KGS or Rhino Diamond pads, all you need is a weighted 40-50kg swing machine, polisher scrubber 16-17" drive board and clean water"
1. Yes I have tried 100's of them including Klindex. KGS, Twiister, Cheetah, Monkey etc, etc they are all the same in varying degrees!!!!
2. Or are you going to tell me that the Rhino Pads you sell are the Best of the Best and I can forget the other 30+ Brands I have tried??? If so send me or sell me a set and Iwill trial them for you!
3. Even if they did work why do you need so much weight??? Having done 10's of 1000's M2 stone renovation and restoration Diamond Pads work by allowing the pad to do the work not by relying on weight. Pads work just as well without weight and don't wear so quickly!
4. Finally don't forget I sell pads as well in 4",6" 8", 12" 15" 17" & 20" and yes we sell 1000's but they are not the answer in this application!
"Using these quality pads you will acheive everything you can with specialist cleaning solutions and powders without the mess, saving time and extra cost... if you want to know more check out the companies websites mentioned for more information of this innovative cleaning and polishing process, or let me know and I'll point you in the right direction."
I have already told you the arguments against this final paragraph!
Ultimately your post is trying to get people to buy Pads and not guiding them towards the right process to restore a travertine floor.
Please remember that my posts offering advice and guidance are based on experience in the constant cleaning and restoration of floors! If pads were the answer then I would have said so!
Kevin Martin
Marblelife Ltd
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