How to: Remove sealer from Tile and Stone Surfaces

When applying impregnating sealers and surface sealers it is always possible for things to get out of hand. Whether you underestimate the effectiveness of the sealer or the bottle simply slipped out of your hand. This results in too much sealer being applied. Conversely, it is also possible that some treatments require surfaces to be free of any prior sealers. Whatever the reason, you have found yourself needing the perfect tool to remove any excess or unwanted stone sealer. In this article, I will explain the most efficient sealer removal treatment.

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Remove sealer from tile and stone surfaces with the appropriate equipment

First of all, you need SRP Sealing and Coating Remover. It is a multi-purpose, water-based stripping for stone surfaces. It works by dissolving and washing away any unwanted substances and stubborn residues left on surfaces after treatment. 

Use to remove:
- Epoxy Grout Haze
- Urethane Coatings
- Synthetic Finishes
- Adhesives
- Paints

This sealing remover even gets rid of long-standing stains and large build-ups of grease. 

SRP Pink pH Neutral cleaner is required for this treatment. 

You will also need a scrub brush or rotary machine alongside this sealer and coating remover. 

Additionally, you should have clean water, an applicator, a microfibre cloth and towels for this sealer removal treatment. You may decide to use a wet vacuum cleaner later in the treatment, but this isn’t a necessity if you want to use towels instead. 

Remove sealer from various types of stone surface materials

As a multi-purpose coating and residue remover, this solution is ready to use on many surfaces. 

Suitable for use on:
- Grout
- Natural Stone
- Quartz
- Engineered Stone
- Terrazzo
- Concrete
- Quarry Tile
- Ceramic Tile
- Porcelain
- Tile
- Brick
- Masonry surfaces

Furthermore, this sealer stripper is ready for use on both exterior and interior surfaces.

Before removing sealers and residues

Before applying SRP Coating and Sealer remover and starting the sealer removal treatment, we strongly suggest testing the product in a remote area to see the results. 

How to remove sealer from tile and stone surfaces?

1. Shake the bottle before use

Before even applying SRP Coating and Sealer Remover, the bottle must be well shaken.

2. Apply SRP Coating and Sealer Remover

Wet the surface with clean water. Apply a generous amount of the solution to the surface in areas of 5m2. 

3. Spread the sealing and coating remover

Using your chosen applicator, evenly spread the product across the areas. 

4. Allow the solution to dwell

Allow time for the coating remover to dwell on the surface. Wait for up to 1 hour depending on the level of contamination. Particularly stubborn residues and waxes will take even longer.

In some cases, you should leave the solution to dwell overnight, making sure to cover the surface in a sheet of plastic to prevent drying. 

5. Agitate the sealer stripper

After letting the sealer stripping agent dwell on the surface, agitate it with a scrub brush or rotary machine. 

6. Get rid of the residue

Get rid of any remaining residues with clean, absorbent towels or a wet vacuum cleaner. 

7. Apply SRP Pink ph Neutral cleaner.

Apply SRP Pink to the work area diluted depending on the current condition of the surface

8. Wait a few minutes

Give the stone and tile cleaner 1 - 2 minutes to act. 

9. Wipe the surface

Use a microfibre cloth to wipe the surface. 

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Alternative Method for removing excess sealer

What you need to remove sealer from tile and stone surfaces 

First and foremost, you will need EcoProTec Stone & Tile Intensive Cleaner. As the name suggests, this is a high-performance cleaning detergent for a range of both tile and stone surfaces. 

Not only does this stone cleaning product clean the surfaces it is used to treat, but it also strips away any over-applied substances from these surfaces. Making it great to remove sealer from surfaces. 

Intensive Cleaner removes:
- Impregnating Sealer
- Surface sealer
- Oxidised linseed oil
- Other mineral oils

For deep cleaning and stripping, there is no better choice than EcoProTec Intensive Cleaner. 

Additionally, you will need warm water, a mop and a slightly abrasive pad for this sealer removal treatment. A scrubbing machine is also suitable. However, you must ensure your surfaces are suitable for scrubbing machines before use.

Finally, you may decide to use a wet vacuum cleaner later in the treatment, but this isn’t a necessity. 

Remove sealer from a wide range of hard floor surfaces

Although EcoProTec Intensive Cleaner is a high-performance tile and stone cleaner, this impregnating sealer is ready to use on many surfaces. 

Suitable for use on:
- Brick
- Concrete
- External paving
- Granite
- Marble
- Porcelain
- Quarry
- Sandstone
- Slate
- Stone
- Terracotta
- Travertine
- Terrazzo

Furthermore, this deep cleaning and sealer removal treatment is appropriate for other mineral floors and walls. 

Before Sealer Removal Treatment

Before using EcoProTec Intensive Cleaner to remove sealer and clean surfaces, it is crucial to understand the coverage of this stone cleaning product.

Coverage:
- Surface Cleaning - 60m² per litre
- Deep Cleaning - 30m² per litre
- Extreme Cases - 15m² per litre

What is more, before applying EcoProtec Intensive Cleaner and starting the sealer removal treatment, it is imperative for you to test the product in a remote area to see the results. 

Removing sealer from tile and stone surfaces

1. Clean the surface

Prior to actually beginning the treatment, sweep or dry mop the surface to remove any grit, debris or surface dirt.

2. Dilute EcoProTec Intensive Cleaner

Mix the intensive tile and stone cleaner with warm water depending on the severity of the issue.

Recommended Dilution:
- Surface Cleaning - 1:10 in warm water
- Deep Cleaning - 1:5 in warm water
- Extreme cases - 1:1 in warm water

3. Mop the floor

Making sure to work in areas of a practical size, mop the surface with the resulting solution.

4. Allow the solution to act

Allow between 5 and 10 minutes for the product to act.

When working on more absorbent surfaces, it may be necessary to add more of the solution if the first application is being absorbed. 

During this time, you should agitate the floor with a slightly abrasive floor pad or scrubbing machine.

5. Remove the residues

After allowing the solution to act, remove the resulting residues. A wet vacuum would be beneficial at this time. 

6. Rinse the surface

Finally, rinse the surface with clean water before allowing it to dry.

7. Repeat the process

In extreme cases, it could be necessary to repeat the deep cleaning and stripping process. 

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