Stone & Tile Restoration

Sometimes, when a poultice is removed there is a ring or halo around the previously stained area. The halo or ring is usually caused by remaining residue of poultice.  This problem can be prevented by placing a clean white paper towel on top of the... Read More

First of all, don’t waste too much time in applying poultices to large areas if it would be easier and cheaper to replace the material. Here are some suggestions for applying poultices to large areas: Use multiple poultices and work in... Read More

A poultice is a chemical mixed with an absorbent material that is applied to a stone or other materials. A poultice can be used on surfaces other than stone. Poultices can be used on a variety of surfaces, including concrete, brick, wood, and even... Read More

Once a stain is removed, it may come back, depending on how deep the stain is or what caused the stain in the first place. If the stain is coming from behind the stone, chances are it may come back. If this is the case and the stain reappears I would... Read More

How you dispose of a used poultice will depend on what chemical you used in the poultice. The MSDS should tell you how to dispose of the chemical. MSDS is an abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. The MSDS will contain safety information,... Read More

Be sure to cover your poultice with plastic in the case of rain. You may find that the poultice may dry too rapidly outdoors. Try covering with your poultice plastic with a layer of black plastic to block the sun light. TIP To prevent rain from... Read More

A poultice will work best at temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not apply poultice below freezing temperatures. CAUTION Do not attempt to heat a poultice. Certain chemicals will ignite or explode when heated. Refer to the MSDS. Read More

Always use cold to warm water to mix a poultice. Certain chemicals will be become very reactive in hot water and can be dangerous. TIP Many chemicals when mixed with water will generate their own heat. For this reason never mix a poultice in a paper... Read More

It is not necessary to hone a polished stone prior to applying a poultice but honing will open the pores of the stone allowing for increased dwell time of the chemical. TIP If you hone the stone before applying the poultice make sure that the stone... Read More

When poulticing a rust stain on a marble floor, the stain can become darker and more wide spread. What is happening? Chances are the source of the rust is under the tile. A nail or metal object may have been left behind when the tile was installed.... Read More