Stone & Tile Restoration

Travertine marble typically contains soft fillers that have a tendency to collect dirt. The black spots are probably dirt, and can be cleaned with heavy-duty cleaners. Apply a solution of cleaner and water and allow it to soak on the floor for... Read More

The sealer has left a hard silicone residue on the tile’s surface. To remove the excess silicone, the tile will have to be scrubbed with an abrasive cleaner. Several kitchen-type abrasive cleaners are available which will remove this film. If... Read More

Vinegar and water make a great cleaner for ceramic tile, but should never be used to clean marble. Do not use vinegar on marble! Vinegar contains acidic acid, which will dull the finish. If you should happen to use vinegar the marble should be... Read More

That’s a difficult question, since it depends on the type of marble you have, how hard or soft it is, how much traffic the floor receives, and many other factors. On the average, most marble floors in a home need to be polished about once every... Read More

Marble and stone care products can be purchased from a stone supplier or janitorial supply company. If you have trouble locating any, call a few marble and stone distributors and ask them where these products can be purchased. In the back of this... Read More

There are two possible reasons the veins in your marble are changing color. First, white marble characteristically contains iron; it is possible the iron is oxidizing and turning to rust. If this is the case, it may be impossible to remove. Second,... Read More

The acid in the lemon has etched the surface of the marble. The only option is to re-polish or hone the marble. Polish the etched area using a powder polishing compound. Work the powder into a slurry using a white pad and a slow rpm hand buffer. If... Read More

The chair legs need to have plastic or cloth felt protectors attached to them. These protectors are small square or round tabs that are designed to prevent scratching. They are available at most hardware and home supply centers. TIP If you cannot... Read More

It depends on what kind of green marble you have. I would guess that the green marble in your bathroom is an Asian green. If this is the case, you will never get a deep shine on this marble. These stones characteristically have a clouded shine. If,... Read More

Pencil marks can frequently be removed simply by erasing them with a pencil eraser. If the eraser trick does not work, then a poultice of denatured alcohol and a poultice powder will need to be applied. Apply the poultice and allow it to sit... Read More