OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS STEP CHANGE Bond Stone Cleaning transforms an elegant stone entrance with LTP.
A series of LTP treatments have been used, by Adrian from Bond Stone Cleaning, to transform a Victorian entrance in Tunbridge. The renovation was completed with LTP deep cleaning and protection products, including Blackspot & Algae Remover, Ferrex Rust Remover, Grimex Intensive Cleaner and new Paving Patio & Masonry Sealer.
The Tunbridge project spanned a stepped entrance to a large period property, which has been converted into nine apartments. As a result of environmental factors, along with years of wear and tear, the area had become deeply soiled with organic residue, black spot and algae and rust stains. The build-up had been absorbed into the stone’s porosity on both the steps and chequered tile area; this created staining and discolouration and, during wet weather, a potential slip hazard.
To renovate the surface, Adrian first treated the area with two applications of LTP Blackspot & Algae Remover using a light pressure sprayer. The viscous treatment, which removes black spot, lichen, moss and stains, is applied neat and left to absorb for 2-4 hours before rinsing. It can be used on all types of external paving, including natural stone, concrete and porcelain. During the treatment, Adrian periodically re-applied the solution so that the stone remained wet, to ensure sufficient contact time. He removed the solution – between applications and afterwards – using a wet vac.
To remove rust stains, Adrian used LTP Ferrex – an intensive cleaner for rust outbreaks in ferrous hard stones. Natural stone often contains traces of iron, which can oxidise when they come into contact with moisture. As a result, rust forms along with tell-tale brown staining. These marks can also occur if stone comes into contact with an acid-based cleaner which accelerates the oxidisation process. Ferrex is diluted with water, depending on the severity of staining. Adrian applied the dilute solution with a scrubbing brush and black emulsifying pad and then rinsed the surface.
Having removed all staining from the steps and entrance, Adrian cleaned the stone with LTP Grimex, using a dilute solution applied with a mop. After about half an hour, he rinsed the surface and allowed it to dry. To protect the stone, he then applied LTP’s new Paving Patio & Masonry Sealer generously with an applicator, to protect the grand entrance from future staining.
Adrian said: “We have used LTP products for over 10 years and they consistently outperform their competitors in the market. The help desk is amazing and they know their products; even when we come across an unusual problem, they have the answer. Thank you LTP!”
Property Manager Sarah Gamble added: “The results are absolutely stunning and the steps have been completely transformed. They now look incredible – thank you!”
To find out more about LTP treatments, please visit the website below, call the LTP technical team on 01823 666213 or email
info@ltp-online.co.uk.
www.ltp-online.co.uk www.bondstonecleaning.co.uk
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