Problem Solving
Every situation we have ever been asked about.
Care - Ongoing Easy Care For Flooring
Cleaning - Surface Preparation - Stain Treatment
Algae, Mildew, Mold, Moss
Clean it and prevent from coming back!
Aluminum Siding Runoff Stains
Options for cleaning
Carpet Glue, Vinyl Glue, Sealants, Tar
Mastic, adhesive. Tips on removal!
Caulk issues: sealing over, remove smears from caulking
Silicone, butyl, caulking compounds, tubes
Clay Stains On Masonry
Clean and Prevent
Cement Stains & Smears From Grouting Or Mortar
Remove from tile, masonry, glass, paint
Do not use muriatic acid.
For standard cement (or poly, latex, acrylic enhanced, additive bleed-out)
For color pigmented grout
For dust & drips from concrete cutting
See other page for "epoxy" grout
Choosing Cleaners
The wrong one could hurt the finish!
Efflorescence (White/gray, Powdery Stains)
Treat w/o cleanup, prevent return
Fading of colors - isn't!
Fade, Fading of tile, brick, stone, stucco, concrete block, pavers
General Cleaning & Stain Removal
From small spots to walls of buildings
Grout, Mortar, Tile, Stone, Brick
Graffiti & Paint Removal
Cleaning and prevention program
Glazed tile - Spots, Deposits
Remove without harm
Granite
Some can stain!
Marble, Limestone
Caution - Cleaners can hurt
Pet Stains
Dogs, Cats, Birds, etc.
Redoing a Previously Sealed Surface - removing sealers
This process causes many unnecessary problems only
due to lack of information! Stripping, remove, resealing
Removing stains from grouting with epoxy grout
A completely different process than cement grout
Rubber residue from carpet backing
latex, rug, bottom, underside stains on tile or sealer.
Rust Stains, brown
Clean & prevent: concrete, stone, grout , iron, fertilizer
Soft areas coming up
Powdering out, spalling, flaking
Swimming Pool decks and other water features
fountains, water falls, spas,
Surface Texture Trapping Dirt
Improve without changing appearance
Soot, Air Pollution, Dirt, Grease, Oil
Buildings, walls, fireplaces, floors, driveway
Streaks, Smears
On tile floors
Wax Removal
Floor wax, candle wax
White Stains - Various Inc. Hard Water Mineral Deposits
Haze from mop water, rain, sprinklers
Haze after cleaning or stain removal process
Soap scum, splotchy residue
Pool deck, patios, flower pots, showers, driveways
Restoration:
Removing mild to worst case staining
Grout, Mortar, Tile, Stone, Brick
Acid cleaner caused weakening, flaking, powdering of
Limestone - Marble - Concrete
Burns, discolorations from muriatic acid
Brick, block, grout - uneven yellow/green/tan marks
Color Problems: uneven - mismatch - light - dark
grout, tile, stone, brick, removal of chemical treatments and colorants
Dull, Worn Tile Finish - Batch or lot differences in tile finish
Rough spots, even out gloss between dull and shiny tile
Filling, patching holes in stones
filling, patching, Marble, Tile, Stone, Brick
Grout Damaged
Made rough and grainy by acid overuse
Etching, dulling or Scratching Damage - Fixing
From acidic like vinegar, fruit juice, wine
on Limestone, Marble, Cement
Patch Soft, Crumbling, Cracking, Powdering,
Eroding, Flaking, chips, holes
Erosion, Strengthen & Repair Grout, Tile, Brick, slabs
Redoing a Previously Sealed Surface - removing sealers
This process causes many unnecessary problems only
due to lack of information! Stripping, remove, resealing
Restoration of Old Buildings, Historical
brick, tuck pointing, cleaning
Restoration of trim paint
wood, metal
Restoration of copper
copper trim, drip edge, gutter, finish
Slate Color
Lightened by aggressive cleaning
Sand joints & "stabilizer" is failing.
pavers, sand glue, bonder
Terrazzo Restoration
Remove glue, patch holes, restore shine.
Installation Of Surfacing Materials:
Why it can be risky
Grouting - How to!
Mixing and application technique
Pavers With Sand Joints
Stabilize and stop sand loss
Miscellaneous Issues:
Aging, Antiquing of Marble & Limestone
Lightly etching a glossy polished stone
Curing Compounds
water cure, concrete cure
Moisture: Cellar, Crawlspace, Retaining Wall, Decks
Dampness, efflorescence coming
through the walls, water leak, wet
Shower floor leaks
water leak, wet
Concrete Slab Sub-Floor Moisture
Dampness, efflorescence coming
up, wood floor warping
Dark Borders On Shower Tile
Water wicking into tile edge
"Faux" surfaces
paint, color treat, marble, granite
Identifying surfacing
It may not be what you were told!
Mismatched Gloss Or Color - Apply color stain
Stone, brick, tile batch differences
tinting, painting, coloring, evening gloss
My ... has different opinions than Aldon
expert, consultant, contractor, builder,
store, salesman, theory, diagnosis,
recommendation, dealer,
manufacturer, distributor, advisor
Odor Problem - pet stains
Pet urine, vapors, other smells
Paint over old, ugly tile and grout
Grout colorants other options
Reduce glossy mirror type reflectiveness of flooring
Public restrooms, bathrooms, toilet
Shower Wall
Dark at the bottom tile rows
"Slippery When Wet" Floors
Showers, pools, patios, decks, traction, grit
Snow removal issues with pavers
Pavers of concrete or clay.