Q. A plate from the microwave was placed on a polished brownish/black marble table top and left a whitish ring, its smooth to the touch...can it be repaired to remove the ring? A. It is possible to repair, but the question is whether you can do it... Read More

It is very difficult to hone a granite floor without removing the lippage. If you do, the result will be an uneven shine. When granite needs honing and polishing the damage is relatively deep and will require starting with at least a 60 grit abrasive... Read More

Polishing a wall is time consuming but you can speed the process by using the largest drive plate you can purchase for your polishing machine. I would recommend using at least an eight inch drive plate. Several stone equipment suppliers have machines... Read More

The addition of weight will depend on a number of factors. The type of machine you have, how many diamonds you are using, the size of your drive plate, etc, etc. This is the reason you are getting so many different answers. As a general rule of thumb... Read More

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

There are now available many course abrasives that can grind a marble floor flat in a hurry. These abrasives are called lippage plates. They work exceptionally well. Be sure to test in small area before grinding the entire floor. Some of these plates... Read More

The wavy pattern you are describing is usually caused by honing with diamonds that are too flexible. Most of the time there is a flexible cushion where the diamonds attach to the drive pad. The diamonds float over the floor and do not hone the floor... Read More

Q.  I have a brand-new bathroom stone vanity and my daughter put her Argan Moroccan hair oil on it (there is a ring where the oil is). What is the best way to remove it? Should I use a de-greaser with a poultice, just a degreaser, or should I use... Read More