should sealant be applied after steam cleaning slae kitchen floor? Best way to apply it?
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Yes, the shine stays longer and better. However, make sure the floor is completely dry.
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Use the brush attachment first with some water or cleaner, then steam while it's wet. The pads don't get into the lower spots on my textured ceramic tile.
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It occurs to me that silicone has high friction and that a thin film of it on granite would feel sticky. So an idea would be to completely clean the top surface after sealing.
2106633
If the floor is laminate, we don't recommend steam cleaning. However the product is able to be used on any type of laminate floor.
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I use either plain water, water and vinegar with a drop of dish detergent, or water and hydrogen peroxide. I don't use floor cleaners that require a rinse.
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To be on the safe side, I would clean the sufface with TSP, and then use the primer. I would also use a hard bristle brush during cleaning, to remove any loose sealants, or coatings. Be sure to caulk around any roof vents before application.Hope this helps.
1994127
My counter tops were done in 2007 and it worked fine on them - its all in the preparation. So - take some FINE steel wool and rub off any water stains first, give the whole counter a thorough cleaning, and then apply the sealer.
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I sealed my kitchen granite with this. Here is a very helpful video showing how to use products like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhaF7NVISkA
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Although I have not used this product on floors, my experience with it suggests that it isn't going to give you the results you want. At the very least, there will be some overspray of the surrounding area that will make the areas you've tried to seal very conspicuous. At the very least, I would recommend that you use a brush-on product that you can control and then finish the result by sanding with a very fine grit and steel wool. You can repeat the process until you blend the edges of the newly finished area into the older finish. Anything short of refinishing the entire floor is likely to leave some evidence of your retouching effort. I'd do the entire floor if possible. Although I have not used this product on floors, my experience with it suggests that it isn't going to give you the results you want. At the very least, there will be some overspray of the surrounding area that will make the areas you've tried to seal very conspicuous. At the very least, I would recommend that you use a brush-on product that you can control and then finish the result by sanding with a very fine grit and steel wool. You can repeat the process until you blend the edges of the newly finished area into the older finish. Anything short of refinishing the entire floor is likely... » Read More Although I have not used this product on floors, my experience with it suggests that it isn't going to give you the results you want. At the very least, there will be some overspray of the surrounding area that will make the areas you've tried to seal very conspicuous. At the very least, I would recommend that you use a brush-on product that you can control and then finish the result by sanding with a very fine grit and steel wool. You can repeat the process until you blend the edges of the newly finished area into the older finish. Anything short of refinishing the entire floor is likely to leave some evidence of your retouching effort. I'd do the entire floor if possible. « Show Less
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check to see if steam is coming out, should be easy enough with some effort on a shiny smooth floor, might be a little rougher if on a floor that has an upraised pattern. ive never had trbl with ours but our floors are smooth.
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The clear coating may be applied no sooner than 24 hours and no later than five days (for best results) after applying the floor coating. Whether you can apply the clear coating after 24 hours depends on how high the humidity was during the 24 hour period after applying the floor coating, as high humidity will slow down the drying of the floor coating. Clear coat is definitely the way to go!
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Basically you can use either a paste wax or a milk. I have three different kinds of flooring- Perco, Walnut, and Cork. The Walnut requires no wax; however, I use Bioshield's floor milk on the other two. You simply apply the floor milk with a cloth applicator; let it dry; then use Koblenz's grey buffing pads to give the floor a deep shine; and then follow with the lambs wool pads to give it a very smooth shine. (On the perco floor, I originally used Martha Stewart's Wood floor cleaner with no wax and just used the buffing pads to enhance the shine that comes naturally with the cleaner; but I get an even brighter shine with Bioshield's floor milk.) Basically you can use either a paste wax or a milk. I have three different kinds of flooring- Perco, Walnut, and Cork. The Walnut requires no wax; however, I use Bioshield's floor milk on the other two. You simply apply the floor milk with a cloth applicator; let it dry; then use Koblenz's grey buffing pads to give the floor a deep shine; and then follow with the lambs wool pads to give it a very smooth shine. (On the perco floor, I originally used Martha Stewart's Wood floor cleaner with no wax and just used the buffing pads to enhance the shine that comes naturally with the cleaner; but I... » Read More Basically you can use either a paste wax or a milk. I have three different kinds of flooring- Perco, Walnut, and Cork. The Walnut requires no wax; however, I use Bioshield's floor milk on the other two. You simply apply the floor milk with a cloth applicator; let it dry; then use Koblenz's grey buffing pads to give the floor a deep shine; and then follow with the lambs wool pads to give it a very smooth shine. (On the perco floor, I originally used Martha Stewart's Wood floor cleaner with no wax and just used the buffing pads to enhance the shine that comes naturally with the cleaner; but I get an even brighter shine with Bioshield's floor milk.) « Show Less
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To be on the safe side, I would clean the sufface with TSP, and then use the primer. I would also use a hard bristle brush during cleaning, to remove any loose sealants, or coatings. Be sure to caulk around any roof vents before application. Hope this helps.
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Hi Stephen,For application to fine-wood floors, shake Mold KillerTM very well. Spray 5ft X 5ft area and wipe with cloth slightly dampened with Mold KillerTM. Continue in 5ft sections until complete desired area is treated.Thank you,Jay
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I have been using a steam cleaner on my laminate floor for aprox. 2 yrs. with no adverse affect.
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I used this product on an old black slate floor which I had stripped off 35 years of cheap sealant. It does a beautiful job. I then used Miracle Matte to bring out better color. I can 't speak to your exact situation , but it is a wonderful product .
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A STEAM CLEANER WILL WORK GREAT ON SEALED HARDWOOD FLOORS BUT I WOULDN'T USE IT IN YOUR CASE SINCE THE STEAM COULD WARP THE WOOD WHERE IT IS NO LONGER SEALED. YOU HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE A STEAMER ON SEALED HARDWOOD SINCE SOME MODELS CAN PRODUCE A WET STEAM WHICH WILL TAKE TOO LONG TO EVAPORATE. ALSO, BE SURE TO USE DISTILLED WATER ON THE HARDWOOD FLOORS SO YOU WON'T LEAVE WHITE MINERAL STREAKS ON THE FLOORS.