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Article Number: 1485 | Rating: Unrated | Last Updated: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM |
I purchased a home in NJ with an in ground concrete pool and the surrounding deck (geological classification unknown, but suspected to be a sedementary sandstone) had been prior treated with a sealant/coating. A container was found in the garage [Scofield Co.-Cementone Clear Waterbased Sealer]. I was successful in pressure washing off about 85%. Testing a scrap stone with water, lemon juice, & oil, all penetrated the surface but only the oil left a permanent stain. Given the foregoing sketchy information, is it advisable to apply an enhancing treatment to this stone deck to bring out the rich colors which have worn to a dusty fading beige/grey?
Dear Doug:
You too in New Jersey, huh… Which exit?
J
Yes it is indeed a good idea, but considering the high absorbency rate of that stone, first you will need a few applications of a good-quality product to work (like MB-6), and, second, you may have to apply it once a year or so.
Other than that, it's green light in my book.
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Ciao and good luck,
Maurizio Bertoli
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