Stripping Flagstone Floors

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Stripping flagstone floors.

Over time the build up of wax on stone tiles dulls the finish and looks drab. Strip and rinse the other half of the room in a similar manner. This is because the acidic stripping solution can permanently scar the flooring surface. Simply by stripping and resealing tiles you up the shine and refresh any space.

You may need to strip the sealer from the flagstone if it begins to peel or exhibits other signs of weathering. Slate floors are well known for their beauty and durability but the sealers and waxes applied to them can darken their appearance or create dirty looking spots over time. Use a bucket of water to wash off the chemicals. This solution is safe and sometimes coupled with pressure washing depending on the condition of the flagstone maybe use as an alternative to a not so damaged surface.

Once you have stripped about half of the room stop with the stripping and proceed with comprehensively rinsing the stripped floor. How to strip a slate floor. Flagstone refers to any sedimentary stone that a manufacturer can shape into flat irregular pieces such as slate or sandstone. Hand eye and mouth protection.

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