stone walk disaster

[DustinC 64]

I got a call today from a guy that had laid a stone walk right before a downpour,the area flooded and every stone became covered with mortar.It was dry and a half inch thick in some places.I offered to come back another day more prepared(tgs) for the job,but after a turbo nozzle test spot he was happy with the results.This was about 90%-95% effective.I was thinking a wire brush/chisel and muriatic for the stubborn spots but I could be wrong.What would you do?sorry no pics I have them on film and could post later.thanks

[Specialized 14]

What kind of stone did he put down? Muratic will work on the light areas but test diffrent strengths before you starts heavy cleaning. He he has extra pieces that you could mess with before you start on the ones already laid that would be great.

[DustinC 64]

I'm not sure what kind of stone.They were grey and there were a couple extras.I'll test it out first. thanks

[Celeste 341]

Don't use straight unbuffered muriatic!

Celeste

[jbruno 14]

old fashion muscle? since you already got a few spots up, try a pry bar and a maul (sledge hammer) just start working from the spot that has exposed the walkway already.

I wouldn't even think of power washing something like this, maybe after I got all the mortar of. But it's hard to tell with out even seeing the job.

p.s. how big is the area you're talking about?

[Grime Dawg 14]

Here's a couple places you might want to investigate. Don't know if they will work or not.

http://sunbrite.stores.yahoo.net/probrcbuilre.html

http://www.xterior.com/html/chemicals_2.html

[Celeste 341]

www.eacochem.com

Celeste

[DustinC 64]

thanks everyone,the walkway was around 30 square feet.