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Blunt Tool
I know I watched it, there’s others they are using powerwashers
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There may be other options with other Lithofin products.
Why not? If he pointed it it's his problem.
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1sandyh
Sorry both products are Lithofin - there’s a choice of cement away or builders clean.
I think the problem with this type of grout was as someone else said, it’s rapid setting. It maybe set on the slabs? Wasn’t washed off fast enough?
I managed to find one other thread similar from 2012 on another site. They replaced the slabs which hasn’t filled me with confidence & isn’t an option full stop
I think the problem with this type of grout was as someone else said, it’s rapid setting. It maybe set on the slabs? Wasn’t washed off fast enough?
I managed to find one other thread similar from 2012 on another site. They replaced the slabs which hasn’t filled me with confidence & isn’t an option full stop
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Bill
Only for rinsing once set in the joint. You obviously don't know about ultrascape.
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Blunt Tool
Cement away
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Blunt Tool
No don’t want to
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Bill
Stop dissing my advice then.
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Blunt Tool
Don’t see where I’m dissing your advice? If it’s just a case of you don’t like anyone else having an opinion on a thread then you are in the wrong place it’s a mirror you need. Just ignore me as I will you!
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1sandyh
Yes Tom that’s right, I’ve got the spare bag here. Obviously when the landscapers did the job, and told me it’s a dry mix, and I watched them brushed it in dry (then wet it after) I very naively presumed that was how a ‘dry mix’ was used. They should have followed the video!
Nevertheless, I’m trying to rectify the mess now.What do you think about the Lithofin Tom?
Nevertheless, I’m trying to rectify the mess now.What do you think about the Lithofin Tom?
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Blunt Tool
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The Tiler
that's acid based, is this sandstone acid resident?
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The Tiler
if you try an acid based cleaner as advised do it on an off cut first. I would try builders clean or power clean first
I have cleaned my own sandstone paving with mortar remover after having an extension built but this was more localised areas rather than the whole thing.
I put the cleaner in a bucket and used a scrubbing brush dipped in the cleaner and washed down with plenty of water.
I sealed after with a colour restorer/sealer.
It didn’t damage the stone in my case but then mine were not covered like yours.
I put the cleaner in a bucket and used a scrubbing brush dipped in the cleaner and washed down with plenty of water.
I sealed after with a colour restorer/sealer.
It didn’t damage the stone in my case but then mine were not covered like yours.
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1sandyh
Back with an update. Not good.
Spent all of last weekend scrubbing & scrubbing with the Builders Clean. Not budged.
Contacted Lithion, they advised to use a stronger concentration. I ended up using it almost neat, scrubbing, leaving, scrubbing, rinsing. Nope. Not budged.
Contacted a cleaning company who quoted £900 to clean it!
Don’t know what to do from here.
Spent all of last weekend scrubbing & scrubbing with the Builders Clean. Not budged.
Contacted Lithion, they advised to use a stronger concentration. I ended up using it almost neat, scrubbing, leaving, scrubbing, rinsing. Nope. Not budged.
Contacted a cleaning company who quoted £900 to clean it!
Don’t know what to do from here.
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Dumbo
What cleaning company did you contact . Are they a specialist stone cleaning company . Other wise I wouldn't bother .
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On one
Did you only ask Lithofin regarding Builders Clean?
There may be other options with other Lithofin products.
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J Sid
cost really doesn't come into it as you will be getting the fixing company to pick up the bill. There other option is to replace the lot and do it right this time
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WetSaw
Why not? If he pointed it it's his problem.
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1sandyh
I wish it was that easy. He’s disappeared off the face of the earth. Phone off not returned any messages voicemails or emails.
Lithofin said there is nothing else suitable for sandstone, but that builders clean should do the trick.
I guess the problem is the grout used was a resin rapid set not traditional sand & cement.
Really don’t know where to go from here. The professional cleaning company said they would use chemical cleaners to remove it, harsh? He’s quoted 1-2 days for 1 man. There’s no way I can afford £900 though
Lithofin said there is nothing else suitable for sandstone, but that builders clean should do the trick.
I guess the problem is the grout used was a resin rapid set not traditional sand & cement.
Really don’t know where to go from here. The professional cleaning company said they would use chemical cleaners to remove it, harsh? He’s quoted 1-2 days for 1 man. There’s no way I can afford £900 though
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