When it comes to marble and natural stone polishing there is alot of confusion about which process is best for the application at hand. Some people will say that the HTC Twister polishing system or Cyclone diamond polishing pads are a complete system for polishing natural stone. We supply and recommend the Twister system to many organisations around Australia however most professionals in the marble and stone polishing industry do not use the HTC Twister polishing system for restoration and polishing services and in this blog I will explain why. Twister or Cyclone are great systems when used for what they were originally designed for… maintenance, in fact we sell heaps of the pads and cleaner conditioner, however many people selling the product have probably over promised on it’s benefits which has caused some to speak harshly and negatively about the Twister and Cyclone diamond pad systems. There has been a handful of applications where the Twister and Cyclone have performed really well and solved some problems. (more…)
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What Is The Difference Between The ProGlo and Twister / Cyclone Marble Polishing Systems?
Monday, March 7th, 2011Business Marketing Example… How To Advertise and Market Marble Polishing and Natural Stone Polishing and Restoration Services.
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Many of you have been asking for ideas on what words to use in your marketing for marble polishing and tile cleaning services. I’ve written the following blog to help you out. It’s about marble polishing and I will post another article to cover tile cleaning shortly.
Below is an example of how you might successfully market and advertise a business that offers marble polishing services. This is to help those who use PROGLO marble polishing products and equipment to start, develop and grow your businesses. This is only an example so you are welcome to personalise it however you want. Let us know what you think.
Business Marketing Example…
How To Advertise and Market Marble Polishing and Natural Stone Polishing and Restoration Services.
[Your Name] Marble & Natural Stone Polishing
[Your Location's] Best Marble Polishing Company
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ProGlo Professional Stonecare Products Now Exclusively Distributed By Total Supply Solutions
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Since they have been launched, ProGlo’s range of professional stone care products and cleaning chemicals have experienced tremendous growth and success in the Australian market. With hugely successful and nationally recognisable products such as Bobby Dazzler (Neutral Super Cleaner), Bonza (Green Approved Heavy Duty Cleaner), ProGlo (Marble Polishing Powder), Professional Seal (Impregnating Floor Sealer) and Colour and Depth Seal (Stone Enhancer), ProGlo has taken significant market share amongst professional and commercial users.
To further grow the ProGlo brand, Total Supply Solutions has been appointed as the exclusive master distributor for Australia and New Zealand. You will also notice that the Australian ProGlo website now diverts straight to the Total Supply Solutions website so you can get all the info you require and place your orders in one convenient location. The team at Total Supply Solutions is very excited about exclusively handling this range and plan to continue to improve the great service that has made ProGlo famous. (more…)
How To Use A Poultice To Remove Stains From Marble, Concrete And Porous Floors And Surfaces
Monday, September 27th, 2010
1. MIX a high quality and versatile poultice like Poultice Pro with distilled water into a thick paste so it does not run (i.e. the consistency of margarine.)
2. APPLY the mixed poultice to the stained area with a wood or plastic spatula 6mm thick overlapping the stained area by 25mm. Ensure the poultice is in full contact with the stone, with no air pockets or voids.
Steaky Floors? Do You Make These 6 Mistakes When Cleaning Your Floors?
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Can’t keep your floors clean? What is causing those ugly streaks? If you are using a suitable high quality daily cleaning chemical, streaking is still possible, here’s why…
There is always a reason for streaking… Sometimes it’s one thing, other times it’s many things. If you can eliminate the problem causing streaking, you have found the solution.
1. Dirty Mop
Even if your mop is clean at the start, you can only expect a good clean mop to remove approximately 60% of soil over 25 square metres. (more…)
Integrity And Business Ethics In The Marble, Stone, Tile And Hard Floor Industry
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
The definition of integrity is:
‘The quality of possessing and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles and professional standards.’ (more…)
How Does A Penetrating Floor Sealer Work?
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
The Principles
Staining, efflorescence, salt (and acid) attack, and freeze-thaw damage are all phenomena directly related to the tendency for absorbent substrates to absorb liquid molecules. Penetrating floor sealers dramatically reduce the substrates ability to absorb moisture, thus protecting the stone or tile and retaining its newness. This result is achieved by altering the surface energy level of the substrate and thus reducing capillary action, i.e. the migration of liquids into the sponge-like structure of natural stone and other porous substrates. (more…)
How To Use A Floor Stripper To Remove Water Based Floor Sealers – An Instruction Guide
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Good Floor Preparation Is The Key
Before re-sealing your floor you must…
1. completely strip and remove all existing sealer
2. remove all residue
3. neutralise floor
4. ensure floor is perfectly clean and dust free
5. be certain the floor is bone dry (even in the grout lines)
Preparing the floor for sealing is just as important as preparing a wall for painting, perhaps even more important—the more time taken to have a perfectly clean, dust free floor is worth the time and effort for the perfect result you will get. (more…)
Do It Yourself Marble Polishing
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Having your marble professionally polished can be expensive. The results of course are magnificent in most cases, because an expert in this field is a craftsman that is highly trained in the use of various polishing processes incorporating specialised chemicals, diamonds, pads and machinery. A marble polishing professional can remove deep scratches and make a stone floor or surface look like new again. This expertise is priceless and will always be a service that is important and in high demand.
However there are times when you just want to improve a marble floor on a budget. (more…)
4 Keys To Choosing The Right Floor Scrubber For Hard Surface Professionals.
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
There are many effective forms of agitation available to the hard surface and tile cleaning professional. Agitation is vital in the hard surface cleaning process. The important thing is to know how to select the right form of agitation for the surface and soil type.
There are two main types of floor scrubbers; rotary and cylindrical, both are available with either manual pick up or automatic vacuum pick up. As a Hard Surface Professional you must learn how to use the rotary floor scrubber. With rotary scrubbers there are four very important points you need to have going right for it to be successful.
1. Speed
Slow speed 150-200RPM is for scrubbing. High Speed 400 – 3000RPM is for buffing. For general Hard Surface Professional duties, a slow speed floor scrubber is recommended.
How To Seal An Indoor Floor With A Water Based Floor Sealer – An Instruction Guide.
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Here’s some good questions to ask before you start…
▪ What type of floor are you planning on cleaning & sealing?
▪ Is it a new floor? Yes / No Is it indoors or outdoors?
▪ Has the floor been sealed before? Yes / No If so, what sealer was used?
▪ What sort of finish or look do you want? Natural, Satin or Gloss
▪ Are you concerned about slip co-efficient issues? Yes / No
▪ What is your expectation of the final result? Average / Good / Better / Best
Which Floor Slip Test Is Appropriate For My Floor? And Why The ‘R’ Rating Slip Test Does Not Apply To Most Floor Areas?
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Amongst slip testing professionals it is considered good practice to choose a slip test method that best simulates the likely conditions of the surface (e.g. contaminant and footwear). In the case of a foyer the likely contaminant is water (not motor oil) and the likely footwear is smooth soled shoes (not profiled safety boots). Therefore we can conclude that the appropriate method of testing is a wet pendulum and/or dry friction test.
Types of Slip Testing
1. Dry Floor Friction Test (F, G)
2. Wet Pendulum Test (Z: <25 Lowest Rating, Y: 25-34, X: 35-44, W: 45-54, V: >54 Highest Rating)
3. Wet/Barefoot Ramp Test (A, B, C)
4. Oil-Wet Ramp Test: R-Test (R9: Lowest Rating, R10, R11, R12, R13: Highest Rating)