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

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

How to Remove Polyurethane on Marble Without Strong Chemicals In certain environments, such as schools, nursing homes, office buildings, food prep areas, and other areas, the harsh chemicals and odors associated with marble floor strippers must be... Read More

Applying an impregnating sealer to stone will not make it waterproof. The idea of an impregnator is to make the stone water-resistant. In order to make the stone waterproof we would need to completely block the pores of the stone. If this is desired... Read More

If the product you are using is a true impregnator it will not add or subtract from the slip-resistance of the stone. The impregnator is designed to penetrate below the surface of the stone. Check the product label carefully.CAUTION If an impregnator... Read More

There are several options for making the steps less slippery. Option 1. The steps can be honed and the polish removed. The high-gloss shine will be gone, but the steps will be less slippery. Option 2. Slip tape can purchased at your hardware or home... Read More

First you need to determine why you want it waxed. Do you want to add shine, or is your intention to protect it? If protection is your main concern, I would recommend applying a silicone impregnator over a wax. If you want to increase the shine, you... Read More