When the crystals in a polished stone surface become dull, the natural stone polish will begin to fade. The crystals in the stone surface reflect light to produce a surface shine. As the crystals wear down from sediment and foot traffic, they need to be re-polished with an SCI POLISHING POWDER. These products will allow the crystals to reflect light evenly for a bright shine.

COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – Powder Polishing
Products:
SCI Polishing Powders – Marble, Terrazo, Granite Light, Granite Dark
Natural Hair & White Buffing Pads
Marbalex
Objective: Maintaining the surface shine

Polishing with a Manual 175 RPM Floor Machine:
Dust mop the surface using a clean dust mop.
Remove all topical coatings with STONE STRIPPER. (When Needed)
Wet mop the stone surface using MARBALEX and let it dry.
Spray water to the floor surface not to exceed a 16 square foot area.
If etches or surface scratches are more severe, use HONEX to smooth them before polishing. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Honex Powder
Proceed by operating the machine in a SLOW left to right pattern. This will change the powder and water mixture into a loose paste. Stay within a 16 square foot perimeter. Complete 6 to 8 passes ensuring proper
Remove all the residue with the Marbalex solution and let it dry.
Spray water to the floor surface not to exceed a 16 square foot area.
Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Marble Polishing Powder (Terrazzo or Granite Powders – depending on floor surface).
For Re-polishing more worn surfaces, use aggressive natural hair (hogs hair) pads.
For maintaining a polish, use clean white pads.
Proceed by operating the machine in a SLOW left to right pattern. This will change the powder and water mixture into a loose paste. Stay within a 16 square foot perimeter.
-For Re-polishing, complete 12 to 14 left to right passes with a hogs hair pad.
-For maintaining a polish, complete 4 to 6 left to right passes with a white pad.
Keep the consistency of the paste wet by spraying water periodically.
After completing the initial passes, apply a fresh and dry white pad on to the machine and buff the paste directly into the surface.
As the haze begins to dry, spray more water to reduce the friction of the machine. Buff until the haze is completely gone.
Rinse with MARBALEX to remove any remaining residue.
Maintain the polish by cleaning with Marbalex.

COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – Powder Polishing – con’t
Procedures:    Polishing with an Automatic Scrubber:
Dust mop the surface using a clean dust mop.
Fill the auto scrubber with water.
Wet mop the stone surface using a MARBALEX.
Install natural hair or white pads to pad holders.
Generously spray water to the floor surface not to exceed a 160 square foot area.
Sprinkle an SCI POWDER on to the wet surface.
(One tablespoon of powder per 16 square feet.)
Proceed forward and backward with the scrubber staying within the perimeter of the wet area.
-For re-polishing more worn surfaces, complete 8 to 10 passes.
-For maintenance, complete 4 to 6 passes.
Use a squeegee to move the loose paste off of the work surface to see if the desired polish has developed. If it has not, push the paste back onto the work area.
Continue the buffing motion until the desired polish appears.
Additional product may be used as necessary.
Extract the paste with the scrubber vacuum.
Mop rinse with MARBALEX to neutralize any residues.
Buff with a clean and soft white polishing pad.
Maintain the polish by cleaning with Marbalex.
*If the floor surface is heavily worn, use HONEX first to smooth out the surface.
**For Polishing Granite Surfaces, Follow the above Procedures Using an SCI Granite Powder with a hogs hair pad.*
Always test on a small area before using.
Natural stone should be protected with STONE SPRAY N SEAL PENETRATING SEALER.
Follow the recommended SCI cleaning procedures for MARBALEX.
If heavy abrasions or scratches are on the surface, use HONEX prior to using the polishing powder.
Cover all surfaces that are not stone.
Always wear protective clothing such as safety goggles, gloves, and footwear.
Recommendations: If the polish does not appear, repeat the above steps again only lightly rinsing the paste at step eleven. Lightly mist the surface after step 12 with some water and buff the remaining compound into the stone surface until desired polish appears.
Move machine slowly and easily.
Maintain the traffic areas where the shine is beginning to dull or wear.
1b. COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – Powder Polishing – con’t
Always wear safety goggles.
If a film begins to develop on the surface while buffing, replace the old pad with a new pad.
Always rinse with MARBALEX after extracting the powder from the surface

1c. COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – General Cleaning
Products:
Marbalex (Cleans all stone floors) or
Stone Quest (Intensive Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner, No-Acid)
Stoneglide Brushes
Overview:
1b.  COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – Powder Polishing
OVERVIEW
When the crystals in a polished stone surface become dull, the natural stone polish will begin to fade. The crystals in the stone surface reflect light to produce a surface shine. As the crystals wear down from sediment and foot traffic, they need to be re-polished with an SCI POLISHING POWDER. These products will allow the crystals to reflect light evenly for a bright shine.
1b. COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – Powder Polishing – con’t
Products:
SCI Polishing Powders – Marble, Terrazo, Granite Light, Granite Dark
Natural Hair & White Buffing Pads
Marbalex
Objective: Maintaining the surface shine

Polishing with a Manual 175 RPM Floor Machine:
Dust mop the surface using a clean dust mop.
Remove all topical coatings with STONE STRIPPER. (When Needed)
Wet mop the stone surface using MARBALEX and let it dry.
Spray water to the floor surface not to exceed a 16 square foot area.
If etches or surface scratches are more severe, use HONEX to smooth them before polishing. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Honex Powder
Proceed by operating the machine in a SLOW left to right pattern. This will change the powder and water mixture into a loose paste. Stay within a 16 square foot perimeter. Complete 6 to 8 passes ensuring proper
Remove all the residue with the Marbalex solution and let it dry.
Spray water to the floor surface not to exceed a 16 square foot area.
Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Marble Polishing Powder (Terrazzo or Granite Powders – depending on floor surface).
For Re-polishing more worn surfaces, use aggressive natural hair (hogs hair) pads.
For maintaining a polish, use clean white pads.
Proceed by operating the machine in a SLOW left to right pattern. This will change the powder and water mixture into a loose paste. Stay within a 16 square foot perimeter.
-For Re-polishing, complete 12 to 14 left to right passes with a hogs hair pad.
-For maintaining a polish, complete 4 to 6 left to right passes with a white pad.
Keep the consistency of the paste wet by spraying water periodically.
After completing the initial passes, apply a fresh and dry white pad on to the machine and buff the paste directly into the surface.
As the haze begins to dry, spray more water to reduce the friction of the machine. Buff until the haze is completely gone.
Rinse with MARBALEX to remove any remaining residue.
Maintain the polish by cleaning with Marbalex.

1b. COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – Powder Polishing – con’t
Procedures:    Polishing with an Automatic Scrubber:
Dust mop the surface using a clean dust mop.
Fill the auto scrubber with water.
Wet mop the stone surface using a MARBALEX.
Install natural hair or white pads to pad holders.
Generously spray water to the floor surface not to exceed a 160 square foot area.
Sprinkle an SCI POWDER on to the wet surface.
(One tablespoon of powder per 16 square feet.)
Proceed forward and backward with the scrubber staying within the perimeter of the wet area.
-For re-polishing more worn surfaces, complete 8 to 10 passes.
-For maintenance, complete 4 to 6 passes.
Use a squeegee to move the loose paste off of the work surface to see if the desired polish has developed. If it has not, push the paste back onto the work area.
Continue the buffing motion until the desired polish appears.
Additional product may be used as necessary.
Extract the paste with the scrubber vacuum.
Mop rinse with MARBALEX to neutralize any residues.
Buff with a clean and soft white polishing pad.
Maintain the polish by cleaning with Marbalex.
*If the floor surface is heavily worn, use HONEX first to smooth out the surface.
**For Polishing Granite Surfaces, Follow the above Procedures Using an SCI Granite Powder with a hogs hair pad.*
Always test on a small area before using.
Natural stone should be protected with STONE SPRAY N SEAL PENETRATING SEALER.
Follow the recommended SCI cleaning procedures for MARBALEX.
If heavy abrasions or scratches are on the surface, use HONEX prior to using the polishing powder.
Cover all surfaces that are not stone.
Always wear protective clothing such as safety goggles, gloves, and footwear.
Recommendations: If the polish does not appear, repeat the above steps again only lightly rinsing the paste at step eleven. Lightly mist the surface after step 12 with some water and buff the remaining compound into the stone surface until desired polish appears.
Move machine slowly and easily.
Maintain the traffic areas where the shine is beginning to dull or wear.
1b. COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – Powder Polishing – con’t
Always wear safety goggles.
If a film begins to develop on the surface while buffing, replace the old pad with a new pad.
Always rinse with MARBALEX after extracting the powder from the surface

1c. COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – General Cleaning
Products:
Marbalex (Cleans all stone floors) or
Stone Quest (Intensive Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner, No-Acid)
Stoneglide Brushes
Overview:
The use of STONEGLIDE Brushes along with an SCI chemical will loosen stubborn debris and soils from the stone’s porous surface for more efficient cleaning.
Objective: Mopping is a very gentle method to clean stone. Mechanical action may be required in grouted areas and uneven surfaces
Procedures: AUTOMATIC SCRUBBING STONE FLOOR SURFACES
Smooth Surfaces: (Marble, Granite, Terra Cotta, Terrazzo, Agglomerates)
Dust/Dry mop area using a STONEGLIDE Dust Mop.
Dilute MARBALEX at two ounces per one gallon of warm water.
Operate the scrubber at a low to medium speed.
Each day, operate the scrubber with a STONEGLIDE Brush?
Twice a week, double-scrubbing must be programmed allowing MARBALEX to activate longer.      *Double Scrubbing=(two passes on one path).
Apply the SCI solution to the surface with the scrubber. Do not pick up the solution on the first pass. Return down the same path and pick up the solution on the second pass.
Double scrubbing should be performed daily in the food service areas to emulsify grease soils.

1c. COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE – General Cleaning con’t
Rotate the brushes every other day of useage.

*On ceramic or porcelain surfaces use CERAMICLEAN.
Heavy Soil Buildup:
Mix STONE QUEST at four to six ounces per one gallon of warm water.
Follow the same procedures as above.
Rinse with MARBALEX and begin daily maintenance procedures.
Rough Surfaces: (Flamed Granite, Slate &  Concrete)
Follow the above procedures with MARBALEX and increase the dilution ratio by six ounces using a BETA BRUSH.
If this procedure does not perform, apply STONE QUEST mixing it with half hot water.
Let it set for 3 minutes.
Scrub with a BETA BRUSH and remove with wet vac.
Begin daily maintenance procedures.
*If a soil buildup has penetrated inside the stone, use a poultice and follow the recommended procedures on the label.
Recommendations:
Always use hot water to open the pores of the stone for more thorough cleaning.
Clean and rotate brushes every day. (Be sure that the water feed holes are not clogged.)
Use clean pads everyday.
Clean the squeegee off every 3,000 square feet and clean tires after each use. Replace worn squeegees and  tires immediately.
Never run the brushes dry.
Check metal parts for rusting and replace immediately.
Clean recovery and solution tanks daily.
Perform a small test patch before proceeding with the entire program

This program ensures that minimal natural resources and energy are consumed to reduce the impact on the environment.

Kaivac’s relationship with ISSA, CIRI, CMS, The Healthy School’s Campaign and experts in the medical field have led to a “Remove It & Prove It” approach to cleaning.

Kaivac promotes the use of “Green Seal” Chemicals and qualifies for LEED Certification Points

Square Scrub is dedicated to building high quality, rock solid equipment for the cleaning industry. We are convinced that customers appreciate a well built American made cleaning tool.

Our cleaning tools and equipment are designed to provide value and long term durability. We strive to use American made components for our products whenever possible.

Our technicians and support staff are dedicated to making sure that each and every customer that buys a quality Square Scrub product gets the best possible product available. We take great pride in what we do. Thank you for your support.

Americo uses only water based latex resins and 100% of the polyester fiber comes from post consumer and industrial recycled waste.

It can be said that you will never ruin your stone surfaces by using Stone Care International products.  Stone Care has set the standards for the market and continue to increase the standards for the finest products in the world.

CPI also offers the best comprehensive training in the industry.  Training done at all levels to ensure that the proper product is used for the proper application.

Green Microfiber

Mat’s Inc is committed to supporting environmentally friendly practices to manage their impact on the environment.  Many of their products contriubut to Leed Points

Floor Coatings & Floor Finishes
MightyOne HD will reduce: floor finish labor, water consumption and waste stream contribution. MightyOne HD urethane is semi-permanent and strippable with U2O Remover.
Excellent adhesion to VCT, terrazzo and other flexible/resilient fl oor surfaces.

Product advantages
• NO HEAVY-METALS / ZINC-FREE
• Stripable—Praetorian U2O Remover
• No more buffing or burnishing
• Save thousands of hours annually
• One coat application
• Appearance of 6+ coats of acrylic finish
• 4-6 hour dry time ~ Faster than 6 coats of acrylic!
• Three hour working pot-life
• Extreme hardness & flexibility
• Extreme scuff, mar and wear resistance
• Outstanding chemical & stain resistance
• Outstanding gloss retention
• Resistant to yellowing
• Excellent early moisture resistance
• Very low odor
• Water clean-up
• Meets EPA, CARB, and OTC VOC regulations application areas
• Hospitals, Surgical Care Centers
• Clinics & Care Centers
• Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities
• Offices & Apartment Common Areas
• Schools, Colleges, Universities
• Day Care Centers
• Laboratories & Research Centers
• Restaurant Kitchens/Cafeterias
• Entertainment & Retail: Casino’s, Airports
• Fitness Centers
• Correctional Facilities

Reducers

Comparative Analysis of Competitive Urethanes
Concrete Floor Coatings & Finishes

PreFect 100 – 100% Solids Epoxy Floor Coating
Lower viscosity than most 100% solid systems
Outstanding solvent and chemical resistance
Medium film build—Apply up to 16 mils
45 minute pot life
High Gloss – 95°+
Outstanding Depth of Image
Easy to apply – Notched squeegee followed by spike rolling
Extremely resistant to air/gas entrapment, when properly sealed with MoistSeal.
Extremely resistant to humidity and amine blushing

PreFect 40— 40% Solids Water-Based Epoxy Floor Coating
Available in Quick Turn Color system
Medium to High gloss finish
Roller applied
Pot life of 3 hours
Ideally used for medium duty warehouse environments and garage floors

MoistSeal Sealer & Topcoat—Deep Penetrating Clear Water-Based Epoxy
Excellent appearance
Increase Tensile Hardness of concrete
Excellent primer under PreFect 100, PreFect 40 and MorningStar.
Etch & Seal in the same day—use tomorrow.
Can be applied to green concrete
Ideal sealer over Acid Stains

MorningStar— Pigmented Water-Based Urethane
Outstanding abrasion resistance
Excellent Gloss
3 Hour Pot Life
Very low Odor
Suitable for warehouse floors to garage floors
Available in Quick Turn Color System
Custom colors available
LAMELLA, meaning shield, is a product designed to do
exactly that. Ceramic in restroom floors poses a continuing
challenge in floor care maintenance. Lamella will
provide the protection that is needed in the harshness of
extremes of restroom floors.

The use of standard acrylic floor finishes has never proven
to be a solution for complete care, protection, and maintenance
needed in restrooms.

Until now, acrylics have only been a temporary solution,
which involves countless hours of care that cannot hold
up to the stronger chemicals and other situations facing
a clean restroom.

LAMELLA GROUT CLEANER
Lamella Grout Cleaner is formulated to lift and breakdown embedded grime in
grout and worn ceramic surfaces.

Etch & De-Glaze Ceramic
Lamella Etch & De-Glaze is a premium pre-treat for ceramic & baked on finishes
of ceramic tile. Lamella Etch & De-Glaze will properly etch the glazed
surface of the ceramic. This will allow for proper adhesion of the Lamella Ceramic
Floor Finish.

Flood Wash & Rinse
NEUTRALIZE with WATER
After the cleaning, de-glazing and etching process, it is extremely important
to rinse the surface free of residue and contaminants, as well as bringing the
surface to a neutral pH. Rinse,rinse,rinse the surface with clean water several
times to ensure proper adhesion.

Residue from the cleaning and etching phase can prevent a successful job.

Finally, after sufficient dry time, coat the prepared surface with Lamella
Ceramic Floor Finish for a long lasting extremely chemical resistance finish.

The Varsity Line-Up

PowerForward

Premier Aliphatic Urethane Gym Coat
Exceptional High Gloss
Very High-Solids – 38%
Outstanding Gloss Retention
Excellent ‘Black-Heel-Mark’ Release
Excellent Hardness
Excellent Depth-of-Image
Low Odor
Coat Today – Play Tomorrow!

BaseLine, a fast dry line strip. Fast Dry Gym Floor Line Striping Coating

Quick Recoat
Exceptional Leveling
Compatible with Praetorian Gym Floor Finishes
Quick-Turn Color: Black and White
Custom Colors Available

ZonePress

High-Solids Wood Sealer – 33% Volume Solids!
Minimal to No Grain-lift
High Build
VOC-Compliant Nationally
Low Odor
Very Fast Recoat Time – 4-6 Hours
Excellent Sandability
Use under PowerForward, PointGuard, LowPost and BaseLineLow Post
1K Urethane Top Coat
High Gloss
Unique Self Cross-linking Chemistry
Long Shelf-life
Excellent Choice for Tight Budget
VOC-compliant Nationally
Ideally used over FastBreak Wood Sealer
Low Odor

PointGuard

Cross-linked Urethane Top Coat
High Gloss
Excellent Intermediate Choice
High-Solids – 33%
Long Pot Life – 18 hours
VOC-Compliant Nationally
Low Odor
Excellent Depth-of-Image
All coatings are EPA VOC-compliant.

Praetorian’s finishes are designed for the demands of gym floors.
Fast recoat time, low odor, and excellent ‘black-heel-mark’ release.
Coat today – Play tomorrow

Sealers

Step One
TitanBoost
U20