Q. I waxed my stone tile floors with Quick Shine after removing dried up salt from the snow with clear water. It didn't look the best, because I used a cheap wax mop. Then, I put bleach in water to try and remove the wax and got chalky like... Read More

Q. I have a ring stain from a cleaning solvent can on my marble vanity. Is there a way to remove the ring and replace the shine? I have experience and the tools for sanding, painting, and buffing cars. I was going to try buffing it like car paint but... Read More

What You Need to Know About Applying Coatings Over Silicon Impregnator The most important thing to do when applying coatings is to make sure you are able to achieve proper adhesion.  Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Surface Care Pros and... Read More

Recommended Coating for Slate Floors Coatings on slate floors can enhance the appearance of the slate, inhibit staining on the surface of the stone, and lighten the load a little when it comes to maintenance. However, the wrong type of coating on... Read More

Q. The resin coating of our Knoll Saarinen marble top table has been cracking and peeling for the past year. We don't know what to do. Any advice?   A. Some manufacturers use resins to create a topical polish, which look amazing... at first.... Read More

The problem may be with the strippers that have been used. Many strippers have an alkaline pH and this can lead to the deposit of alkaline salts in the pores of the granite. If the stripper is not rinsed throughly and any stripper residue is left... 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

Q. Should grout be scraped before a grout color sealer application? I want to put color sealer on top of grout that has already been sealed. Is it necessary to first scrape the clear sealer off of the grout?  A. There is a quick test you can do... Read More

Q. Our limestone fountain is dyed on special occasions. The purple dye is penetrating the limestone at the bottom of the wall. How can the purple dye be removed from the limestone? I have tried acid and chlorine. Any suggestions?   A. Thank you... Read More

Do Not Mix Chemicals for a Poultice Most grown adults know that chemicals can be dangerous. Sometimes when people are creating a poultice for stain removal on natural stone or other surfaces, they consider mixing chemicals without realizing that... Read More