Help with Limestone and Slate Restoration

[cheesedog]

doesnt look like there is too much of it. maybe if you do a little research with some help you may be able to locate someone that has enough for you? if you can find out the name and where the quarry was, im sure some of us can lead you in the right direction. its not likely, but its possible, if it means that much to you its worth the time.

[Huligar]

Etinul, do not worry about the walls, they do not look too bad.
As for the floor, I need to echo Fred's observation.

[etinul]

So it is true then, the only solution to rectifying the soluble salts problem is to replace the floor tiles. Hopefuly I will have it installed correctly this time. Fred, can I somehow retain your services for a spec on an installation that may help prevent this from happening? Should I use honed slate instead of natural cleft this time? I really don't understand how this won't happen again? I know I'm rambling.

I forgot to mention, below the shower floor tiles is Lead Pan. Could the lead also be having an adverse effect on my tiles?

Huligar, I am gald to hear you say that my wall tiles don't look so bad. I take that as meaning that they can be "fixed". Is that true?

Thanks again.

[Huligar]

I am going to come out and take a better look at them the walls, but from the images that you post, it looks like a small job.

[Steve Patrick]

Nick,
There you go- Huligar's on the case. If you please, Mr. Huligar post the pics before and after for us. More stuff to store in the memory banks. I gotta go practice....

[etinul]

Huligar, I appreciate it. Let me know when is a good time for you. Also, a few block away from my house I just finished two bathrooms (all stone); which are ready for sealer. I really want to do the right thing for my client, so I hope we can stop by there also. Thanks again.

	sealer Impregnation: This is commonly known as sealers. This is the first stage in preserving and maintaining your investment. This stage should occur ever six to eight months. There are three types of impregnation (solvent, water, silicone based), regardless to brand. This will stop most water base stains from occurring. It also will stop the stone from been damage beyond repair.

[FunchalDesign]

That shower floor needs some help.

The Wall tiles should be fine after some treatment.

[Huligar]

Saturday at 1am (after my cartoons) I am going to check this job out.
It should be a walk in the park, I will take a few shots for you guys.

[NuTech Floor Pro]

Show up at my house at 1am and you'd be looking for trouble.

[hoboal]

LOL.....

Hoboal