Q. What is the best way to remove ivy and other vines from brick, stone, and masonry walls?  A. Ivy growing on the side of a home or building creates a feeling of warmth, reassurance, and interest, however the tendrils or aerial roots can grow into... Read More

In other words how can I grow algae and molds on the new wall? For this question I contacted a bryolgist at a major university. Bryologly is the study of molds and fungus. He gave me the following formula. Prepare the following mixture and paint it... Read More

First you need to determine how often and how heavily the bath will be used. Black marbles are typically soft, easily scratched and sensitive to acids; they are also easier to repair than granite, and less expensive. Granite, on the other hand,... Read More

Applying an Impregnator to a Wall or Vertical Surface It can be challenging to apply an impregnator to a natural stone wall or vertical surface, because gravity causes the product to drip and dribble before it has time to be absorbed. It is no... Read More

Poulticing Walls and Other Vertical Surfaces Making sure that a poultice is held securely in place is important for several reasons: The poultice needs continuous contact with the surface to work properly. If the poultice shifts off of the stained... Read More

Q: We purchased and had some beautiful light tan/beige marble installed on our master bathroom floor, 42" glass enclosed (2 sides) shower walls and tub enclosure. After five years, where we attempted to keep the shower walls clean, there is a... Read More

I will assume you are not cleaning it with acid cleaners. There is a possibility that there is some residual acid in the grout or the pores of the stone that bleeds out when you take a shower. Try rinsing the shower wall with a solution of baking... 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

Several products are available at the grocery store for removing soap scum, but they most likely are not safe for natural stone. Most soap scum removers contain acids which should not be used on marble surfaces. These cleaners work well on ceramic... 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