I hate leaving a job like this - Honed Limestone

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[@Powershiftcleaning]

Steam all the way mate. The best investment I’ve ever made.

[@Weirjetwashing]

Brutal days work Jake. Nothing worse than when you ur not happy with the job you’ve done. These things happen mate. I’ve not came across a limestone job as of yet 👍🏻

[@ollyshriver]

How did you know it was limestone? Did you do an acid test? I find it hard to identify honed stone limestone vs sandstone. Post treat with Bac50 should come up nice. Be good to see what it looks like in 6 weeks!

[@SMOUT_]

In this particular one the customer already knew it was Limestone and told me when she first got in contact.
Sandstone generally has a recognisable pattern when honed. Limestone looks more like marble when honed.
There's also a distinct orange peel effect with non-honed limestone which you only ever really see on porcelain, just less uniform.

[@SMOUT_]

Pureseal offer a comprehensive course on all this, and you get an amazing booklet on how to identify, clean and seal every surface

[@ollyshriver]

Yeah I’ve done Mod 1. Very much a Pureseal fan. Normal limestone I don’t have a problem identifying but I’d have struggled to peg this as limestone without the orange peel. Think I’ll do an acid test if I’m not sure next time it comes up.

[@kevinwall795]

Jeez, I would have been suicidal leaving that job.
Not come across this type of limestone before, so i am grateful to see how you tackled it.
Would be great to see some shots after the biocide has worked (if it does).

[@SMOUT_]

It has worked, I'll update soon

[@buddysinsight9834]

Any results on the biocide Jake. It’s hard when you leave a job deflated like that. You couldn’t have done anymore to that stone. You can if a job looks a nightmare turn it down. This time of year is difficult though. Keep plugging away mate you are doing well.

[@matt07080]

Hi Jake, just wondering what would SH have done to the limestone, just stain it?

[@thevibnylshack]

Hi Jake, just wondering what pressure you clean limestone at please?

[@user-vd1ku6vl8b]

I’ve watched a load of your videos and enjoying your work. Congratulations on building a great business in a short time. I am giving some thought into setting up myself. Interested to hear your thoughts on whether it is worthwhile getting started with a cheaper, less powerful cleaner say 11lpm? I am mindful that your experience with using a 11lpm washer with a rotary cleaner didn’t really work well.

[@SMOUT_]

Thanks for the support.
I would 100% recommend a lower flow petrol machine to get started, make sure you enjoy the work and can produce good results. The only benefit of a more powerful machine is that you get jobs done a bit quicker.
Check out Sid Partridges recent comparison with a low power machine.
Build technique, experience and generate a customer base before buying loads of fancy equipment is my opinion. Others will tell you different.

[@user-vd1ku6vl8b]

@@SMOUT_ awesome thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated and I look forward to seeing more of your work

[@georgeholmes2]

Firest person to watch the new video

[@andrewberrington6600]

Hi mate
Did you manage to get a result on the limestone ??

[@SMOUT_]

Yes! The customer sent me some images the other day and it looks 10 times better after only a few weeks. Biocide took care of what I couldn't clean on the day 💪

[@andrewberrington6600]

OK mate 👍 great. I was only asking as I used to professionally restore floors all over uk and Europe. I specialised in stone flooring ie cleaning,honing,sealing, so if ever you are stuck or want some advice I would be happy to help.

[@SMOUT_]

Awesome thanks mate

[@andrewberrington6600]

No worries mate 👍

[@gavynpope6190]

I stay away from limestone it’s a nightmare

[@TheGrove54]

Heat all day 130 - 140