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How to Avoid "Orange Peel" in Marble Restoration

Jan 7, 2023 orange peel, marble restoration 0 0 764 0/5 (0 Vote)

The "Orange Peel" Effect on Marble Working with marble polishing powders is both an art and a science. Improper use of polishing powders can result in what is known in the stone and tile industry as "orange peel," that is, marble that has a dull and... Read More

Changing the Color of Marble... Is This Possible?

May 28, 2013 pink marble, can marble be dyed, changing the color of marble 0 0 536 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Can I change the color of my pink marble top? I have a coffee table with a pink marble top about 30 years old. Love the table, but pink top is outdated. Would like to change the color of the marble. Can this be done? Is pink a naturally occurring... Read More

How can I get grout color stains out of my tumbled marble tiles?

Dec 23, 2008 marble stain, grout stain, grout color, clean stains from marble, stain removal, natural stone 0 0 528 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We tiled our backsplash with tumbled marble subway tiles. We DIDN'T seal the tiles first (DUMB MOVE). Then we grouted half the kitchen and found that not only did we hate the grout color but it colored our light tumbled marble stones a... Read More

What product can I use to enhance the color of my red brick fireplace?

Jun 13, 2008 color enhancer, brick 0 0 519 1/5 (1 Vote)

Q. I have a red brick fireplace. I would love to enhance the color. Is there a product available for this? A. Yes. A color enhancing sealer will bring out the color, making it look like it does if you wet it. For more information contact your... Read More

We have Italian marble on the lobby floors in our commercial office buildings. Recently, we have noticed several problems: 1. Entire tiles are evenly discoloring yellow or grey and 2) Rust-like stains are appearing in an area near the door. What

Jan 21, 2022 0 0 590 0/5 (0 Vote)

The yellowing and graying of certain Italian and Greek white marbles is a common problem that I see all over the country. There are several possible causes for this condition: Maintenance technique-Take a close look at your maintenance program. Are... Read More

Several years ago we had the grout on our ceramic tile floor colored. Now the color is peeling off, and it looks terrible. Can I have it recolored?

Jan 21, 2022 0 0 758 0/5 (0 Vote)

Yes, it is possible to recolor the grout, but it needs to be thoroughly cleaned before re-coloring. If possible, find out what brand and type of coloring was used, and re-apply the same brand or type. TIP Before attempting to recolor the grout make... Read More

After I finished grinding a marble floor with a 120 grit I noticed that the is grout missing. Can I replace the missing grout without removing all the grout? How do I match the color of the existing grout?

Jan 20, 2022 0 0 776 0/5 (0 Vote)

Yes, you can replace the missing grout. Be sure to use only unsanded grout . You will also need to wait 24 hours before proceeding with honing or you can wait until you have polished the floor and then replace the grout. Matching the color of the... Read More

I have been told that darker marbles are softer than lighter colored marbles is this true?

Jan 20, 2022 0 0 843 0/5 (0 Vote)

No, it is absolutely false. There are soft, dark marbles and there are hard dark marbles. For example, negro maquina is a very soft marble. On the other hand Vermont Green is a very hard dark marble. Do not rely on color alone to determine the... Read More

The polishing powder I am using is leaving a film on the surface of the marble. This film has a rainbow color appearance. What is this and how can I prevent it?

Jan 19, 2022 0 0 804 0/5 (0 Vote)

Certain brands of polishing powders contain shellac. If the powder has a yellow to gold tint to it, then it may contain shellac. The rainbow appearance and film is the shellac. Chances are you are using too much powder. Try repolishing the marble... Read More

How do I restore the color of my stone after spilling a descaling chemical solution?

Jul 17, 2022 descaling solution, etch damage, DIY 0 0 449 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a Pietra Cardosa countertop, and one handprint sized area has turned almost white on the black counter top because of the spilling of a descaling chemical solution that I was using to clean an appliance. If you have any suggestions for how... Read More