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I always seem to have trouble honing and polishing the marble along the baseboards. It is very time consuming honing and polishing with a hand machine. Is there an easier way?

Jan 20, 2022 0 0 732 0/5 (0 Vote)

Blending the edges has always seemed to be a problem for marble refinishers. There are several methods that can make the job a little easier: Feathering- Most of the time the edges of a marble floor do not require any work. After all people do not... Read More

What sealer should be used to protect fossils so kids can handle them?

Mar 3, 2021 fossils, limestone 0 0 584 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I'm a park educator (park naturalist) working at a fossil site in Canada. I'm putting together sets of fossils for use in classrooms, including some Green River fish fossils, which are in very soft limestone that flakes in delaminates... Read More

How to Remove Discoloration Caused By Hand Soap

Aug 1, 2017 stain removal, poultice, discolored granite 0 0 605 1/5 (1 Vote)

Q. Discolored granite near sink. Darker near soap dispenser. It's obvious that we didn't seal it properly because it was perfect when it was installed 4 years ago. I tried doing couple DYI solutions to remove Paris of plaster w water... Read More

I have a marble floor that I have to grind, hone and polish the edges with a hand machine. Every time I do this I seem to be getting soaking wet due to all the water I need to use. Is there a way to do this with less water?

Jan 20, 2022 0 0 788 0/5 (0 Vote)

The reason you require all the water is because your machine is too fast. Slow the machine down to the same speed as your floor buffer and you will require a lot less water. If your machine is not equipped with variable speed you can purchase a... Read More

How do I protect and maintain my calcutta gold stone?

Dec 22, 2008 marble, granite, travertine, onyx, limestone, stone care, how to care for stone, how to clean 0 0 479 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. How do I protect and maintain my calcutta gold stone? A. I am going to recommend that you read our Stone and Tile Care Guide. It is a comprehensive guide that you will want to read and keep on hand. It covers everything from routine cleaning to... Read More

When we removed the carpet tack strips from a terrazzo floor it pulled large chucks out of the terrazzo. Is there a method to remove the tack strips that will not destroy the terrazzo?

Jan 20, 2022 0 0 737 0/5 (0 Vote)

The best way to remove carpet tack strips is to cut the nails off flush with the terrazzo. Use an angle grinder and a dry diamond saw blade. If you do not have an angle grinder and the job is small you can take a hack saw blade and cut the nails off... Read More

Is there an easy way to remove steel wool dust from a marble floor after I recrystallize?

Jan 20, 2022 0 0 782 0/5 (0 Vote)

You can use what is called a magnetic broom. This is a long magnetic with two wheels on each side that are attached to a broom handle. Since steel wool is a magnetic metal the magnetic will effectively pick up the steel wool fibers. These brooms can... Read More

I have a large lobby of white marble and when we mop it there are streaks left on the floor. How do we eliminate the streaking?

Jan 19, 2022 0 0 757 0/5 (0 Vote)

It sounds like you may be using an improper cleaner in your mop water or you are using a dirty mop. Try switching to a daily cleaner specifically designed for marble flooring. Also make sure the mop is clean and that it is only used for the marble... Read More

Crack In Newly Installed Quartzite Island Top

Mar 26, 2013 quartzite countertop crack, countertop fabricator, natural stone installation 0 0 666 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Hi, the very first time I set a cutting board on the 6" hang over on my new sun gold quartzite island top, I noticed a crack 3 hours later. The crack extends 10" into the island top and also straight through the separate 2 1/2" beveled edge. This... Read More

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Dec 23, 2008 0 0 529 0/5 (0 Vote)

Stone Myths By Frederick M. Hueston www.stoneforensics.com Over the past 20years I have heard many stories about the reasons stone will fail, turn color, fade or what ever. Many of these stories are funny and almost all of them are just plain... Read More