Q: I bought a glass shower door. The opening is approx. 1/8" to small. I am checking on having the glass door reduced by that amount. Or is there a way I can sand the travertine tile so the door will close.A: No, you do not want to sand the... Read More

Q. I have installed a stained glass wall and pond. The mosaic sits on a mortar base, redguard sealer, then more mortar to level the surface. The glass mosaic is put up with latacrete. All of this is put on to a 8 x 16 block wall. One side is peeling... Read More

Q. I recently installed new tile and mosaic glass tile around my bathtub encloser. should this new installation be sealed. A. Typically glass does not need to be sealed since it is not porous. However if you used cementious grout you may want to... Read More

Q. We recently bought a polished marble top bar for our rec room. My daughter had some friends over and the glasses (probably had soda in them) they placed on top of the marble left ring marks on the marble. Obviously the marble has not been sealed,... 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

Tell them simply this: “No, I would not recommend using window cleaner on a marble shower wall. Some window cleaners contain chemicals which could damage the marble.” Also, let them know to keep their marble shower walls in optimal condition the... 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

How Stone Consolidants Work Exposure to wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations can take a toll on stone and masonry. Other environmental factors that can cause degradation include pollution, physical stresses like vibration, and exposure to acids,... Read More

Acids generally will not harm granite but hydrofluoric acid is the exception. Hydrofluoric acid will etch polished granite as well as glass. Never use HF on polished granite. Read MSDS and label directions. FYI Hydrofluoric acid is a common chemical... Read More

The best way to protect delicate surfaces such as these is to lean a section of stiff plexiglass or similar material up against the wall . These materials can be purchased in hardware and home centers in four by eight foot sheets. There is no need to... Read More