How to Polish Old Limestone Floors

After installation, stone surfaces often appear dull and have no shine. An effective polishing powder indefinitely erases this appearance and leaves a brilliant shine on any surface. Unpolished limestone floors are more vulnerable to water damage and high levels of traffic. Polished surfaces become more durable and water-repellent preventing both minor and major damage. Polishing surfaces also increases their dirt resistance, keeping them cleaner for longer. Continue reading to learn how to polish limestone floors. 

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Polish Limestone Floors with the right equipment

First, you need Faber A3 Yellow. This is the ultimate wet polishing powder for limestone floors. As any polishing powder should, this high-performance floor powder restores the shine of surfaces while increasing their durability, allowing them to withstand the elements and years of constant use. 

What makes this floor polishing powder so efficient is the fact that there is no drying time.

You will need:

- Single-disc polishing machine

- White Polishing Pads

- Vacuum 

How to Polish Limestone Tiles

Contrary to what its effectiveness may suggest, the application of Faber A3 Yellow is quite simple. Never apply this wet floor buffer to wet surfaces.

1. Apply Faber A3 Yellow

Pour 2 -3 spoons of this polishing powder onto the limestone. Then, add a generous amount of water to the powder. 

Immediately apply the resulting fluid using a single-disc machine set between 150 and 200 rpm fitted with a white pad. Ensure you cover the whole surface in an even layer. 

2. Buff the surface

Continue to buff the surface with the single-disc machine. Moderately add water to the mix if it becomes too dry. 

When buffing surfaces after polishing and to restore the shine on worn surfaces, pass over the surface at least 20 - 25 times with the single-disc machine. 

However, for maintenance polishing, pass over the surface at least 10 - 15 times with the machine. If this is the case, use a smaller amount of powder. 

3. Get rid of any residues

Remove any residue from the limestone using a vacuum.

Before removing any residue, you can check the progress of the treatment by removing a small area of product with a squeegee mop or something similar.

4. Rinse

Afterward, rinse the surface with clean water.

Polished Limestone Maintenance

To maintain the shine achieved by A3 yellow, we suggest using Faber Cristalfab White Pad. 

Cristalfab White Pad is a water-based crystallisation cream that crystallises marble, granite and polished lime-based surfaces. 

It ensures a high shine without the risk of greying, rust or oxidation. 

Maintaining the shine on polished limestone floors

Apply a small quantity of Faber Cristalfab White Pad to the limestone. 

Pass over the surface in with a single disc machine set at 150-200 rpm equipped with a white pad. 

Work in a circular motion and continue buffing the surface until the product is completely dry. 

Remove any dust residue with a damp cloth, broom or vacuum cleaner. 

Repeat this process if necessary. 

Why should you polish Limestone with Faber A3 Yellow?

• Effective -

Dissimilar to other polishing powders, Faber A3 Yellow does not contain wax, but it reacts with whatever surface it is applied to. It is due to this reaction that this floor polisher can achieve such excellent results. Excellent results such as a vitreous shine, the eradication of dirt and dirt and water resistance. 

Faber has given this floor powder a unique design. This design allows it to achieve extraordinary results when restoring the clarity and depth of shine on surfaces seen against the light. This floor buffer completely erases any dull spots. 

Faber A3 elevates non-slip qualities on dry flooring. Even amongst other polishing powders, Faber A3 Yellow is perfect for floor polishing because it provides long-lasting protection. 

What is more, restoring the shine of marble and lime-based surfaces with A3 yellow will not change their hardness. 

• Efficient - 

Furthermore, this floor polisher’s effectiveness saves money and resources needed when using less proficient products. Faber A3 Yellow optimises the effect of the polishing process. The process becomes much faster and simpler which drastically cuts down the time it takes to polish surfaces. 

This also removes any additional effort required for standard polishing treatments. The time and effort needed for the final stages in mechanical floor polishing are no longer necessary. 

• Zero Volatility - 

While polishing surfaces, this limestone polishing powder will not release any potentially harmful dust into the surrounding area. This allows for use in confined, interior spaces without worry, thereby increasing its usability. Some polishing powders on the market produce dust that may get in the eyes of their customers or cause breathing problems, but Faber A3 Yellow is not like this. 

• Easy to Use -

Additionally, you can easily apply this floor buffer polisher to lime and marble-based surfaces. As a result, it is usable on short notice and whenever necessary. 

Start Polishing Your Limestone Floors Today

If you’ve heard enough then head over to Tiling Logistics now. Buy Faber A3 Yellow today and give your surfaces an immaculate shine. Protect lime and marble-based surfaces from both dirt and water damage, ensuring they endure continuous use. 

Without this excellent polishing powder, your surfaces will fall victim to liquid exposure and constant traffic, ultimately embarrassing you in front of any visitors to your property. Use this floor buffer polisher to protect surfaces without the fear of overuse.

CLICK HERE TO BUY FABER A3 YELLOW FOR THE PROTECTION LIMESTONE SURFACES!

To learn more about polishing limestone floors

To learn more about Faber A3 Yellow, read the material safety data sheet (MSDS).

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