Stone & Tile Restoration

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

The newspaper ink has probably soaked into the marble, and may require a poultice to remove, but first try cleaning the area with a white cloth and some acetone. Be careful with the acetone, since it can be flammable, and keep it away from any... Read More

This is a frequent problem with professional polishers who use several different polishing methods. Have the professional come back and correct the problem. If he used the recrystallization process, the floor may have contained too much moisture. He... Read More

First, you need to determine whether or not the white specks you describe are on the surface of the marble. If you can’t clean them off, chances are they lie below the surface of the marble. If this is the case, it is possible that there are... Read More

There are many on the market. But if your shower walls are marble, you will have to use caution in choosing the proper cleaner, since most soap scum removers are acidic. Do not use an acidic cleaner on marble walls! If the tile is ceramic or granite,... Read More

The condition you are describing is called compression cracking. It is caused by movement of the substrate to which the granite is attached. If the granite tile is set over a plywood floor supported by joists, movement in the floor may be responsible... Read More