Slate was first introduced in America as a blackboard in the 1800s, and it is today a popular choice for flooring, walls, and bathrooms among designers and architects. Slate has been used in a variety of applications at Biz Floors, and it is a very durable stone. Because of the clefts in the stone, slate cannot be ground or polished unless it is as flat as a chalkboard. To make the stone’s colors more brilliant, an improved sealant can be used, however, different sealants may produce different results.
Here we’re highlighting a slate job that our lead craftsman did. They took on the difficult task of removing wax coatings from a slate lobby and did an outstanding job. They even went out of their way to safeguard the recently installed wallpaper.
- The floor had a wax coating that needed to soak in the solution until it was scraped off.
- Our professional got right to work on the first step: applying the wax finish to the slate lobby. Keep an eye on the wall coverings to ensure that no liquids come into contact with the pricey wallpaper.
- The wax coating was scraped off after it had settled. Although the clefts in the slate were small, they helped to make this lovely slate floor non-slip.
- The floor was ready for the cooler months when the wax layer was removed.
You’ll need to employ an expert to polish your floors if you want them to be glossy. You can contact professionals like Biz Floors if your floor already has a coating on it that you can’t remove. Contact us to get more details.