Stone & Tile Restoration

The larger, heavier machines are much faster at grinding, honing and polishing granite. The large Italian grinders work well but many companies do not have access to them. Many of them also require 220 volts which can be difficult to get in certain... Read More

This is common problem with a lot of black granite tops that have been fabricated in India. The tops are doctored by using wax, linseed oil etc. As the counter is cleaned the waxes and oils are being removed. The only solution is to polish the top.... Read More

There are many types of granites. The black granites are generally softer than others. The granites that wear easily are much softer then those that appear to last forever. FYI There are many types of granites and some fall into a category geological... Read More

You can grind the uneven counter flat but, I would first check to see why the slabs are uneven. It is possible that the plywood under the slabs has shifted or the granite was installed uneven. Check to make sure the slabs are secure. After the... Read More

Yes, granite is more porous then marble. The pores in granite are generally much larger than marble and therefore will absorb more water. For this reason it is absolutely necessary to apply an impregnating sealer to granite. FYI Most people consider... Read More

The best way to clean a flamed granite floor is to use a brush known as a nylo-grit brush. These brushes are designed to reach into the low areas of uneven surfaces such as flamed granite. Nylogrit brushes are available at most janitorial supply... Read More

Yes, there are several chemicals now available that are as effective as methylene chloride. They are known as non-methylene chloride strippers or safety strippers. These alternative strippers work very well but are much slower than methylene chloride... Read More

No, you didn’t do anything wrong. When granite is sandblasted the force of the abrasive destroys the crystal structure of the granite. This is why you are seeing a blotchy appearance. Unfortunately the damage has been done and there is very... Read More

It is possible, but very time consuming. In question #120 we figure it would take about 15 minutes per square feet to restore an average granite floor. In the case of flamed granite it may take this long just to grind the tile flat. If the flamed... Read More

Pricing granite work is very difficult and will vary from region to region. At the time of this writing, I have seen prices as low as $7.00 per square foot to as much as $30.00 per square foot. The size of the job, the type of granite etc. are all... Read More