Podcast on considerations and value of using pedestal systems in exterior applications

Considerations for cleaning stone * Regular, basic maintenance type cleaningUse any non-caustic degreasing agent (mild dish or hand soap) mixed in warm water.Deep cleaning, minor restoration (mild etch) type cleaningDilute muriatic acid 10 parts water to 1-part store-bought muriatic acidWet entire stone surfacePour dilute mix and move it around with a sponge mop – consider doing in 20 square foot over lapping sections.  Don’t let it sit in one place without moving and agitating it.  Acid will neutralize after 10-15 seconds.Finish with a rinsing the surface with clean water Sealing the stone ** Before proceeding with sealing, if you applied new grout, you need to wait at least 2 weeks for the outgassing of the grout to complete. If you only did stone cleaning, seal after the stone is thoroughly dry, typically a day or two.   * This does not apply to high polished marble – contact us for those details. ** We highly recommend purchasing[...]

Remember, when implementing or installing a certain fixed pattern it is important to stick within the parameters of the original design. Improvisation and creativity are acceptable and even very admirable in the appropriate …..in this example; not so much!