The final day . All the limestone is now dry and clean and ready to
be sealed. I used a razor scraper to remove any foreign matter while sealing. We used a soaking method of a silicone based water repellent. Fill the sealant bucket and apply with a lambs wool applicator on a T-bar. Apply generously one area at a time. Re-apply a second coat about half an hour later. Ensure even coverage. ‘ Do not hold back’. We applied it generously to ensure the tiles are fully sealed. About one hour later go over the surface with a dry lambs wool on a T-bar to remove any excess. The photos really show the before and after finish. This is only achieved if you use top quality sealant that are guaranteed for at least 5 years.
We recommended that they use S4S to maintain their floors, and left them with the product and instructions.
The Limestone has come up a treat, but there are a few more steps to do before sealing. 
Next we will machine scrub and wash with S4S. Proper use of marble cleaning products is imperative. All areas must be scrubbed properly and use the grout cleaning tool to thoroughly clean the grout joints. Next, wet vac up all the waste. The Limestone is now thoroughly clean and neutralized but we wont seal it yet. Because the limestone
delaminating and powdering we have to pre seal. The pre-seal is a water based pre-seal that will harden and bind the stone. This is a long process but in the long run it is absolutely worth it.
Note both before and after photos. The Limestone had certainly been left far to long, but we got it looking fantastic.
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