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etch spots on polished travertine

Jan 15, 2009 etching, etch spots, dull travertine 0 0 1.46K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Is there any way to bring back the shine of dull spots on polished travertine? The cat threw up and we didn't discover it until the next morning. Then our son sprayed some floor cleaner on it and didn't get it all up so there are dull... Read More

I have a new customer that just bought a house that has a beautiful marble floor. The floor has had several coats of wax applied to it. What is the best way to remove the old wax? Secondly, the customer says they want it to be re-waxed. Your thoughts

Jan 20, 2022 quality, stripper, degreaser, marble, test, adverse effects, wax, dull, customer, options, recoated 0 0 2.65K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Use a quality stripper/degreaser for marble. Always test the stripper in a small area to make sure there are no adverse effects. Chances are that when all the wax is removed, the marble will appear dull. Let your customer know that there are two... Read More

How to Remove Dull Spots on Marble

Mar 12, 2020 dull spots, marble, etch removal 0 0 977 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I would like information on how to remove water etches (?) spots that are not smooth when I run my finger over the spot. It is a honed finish and the spots are more like water spots. There is no colored stain, it is more like dull spots scattered... Read More

Restoring Silestone and Quartz Kitchen Counters

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Jul 30, 2015 Silestone kitchen counter, refinish Silestone, refinish quartz countertops, Silestone restoration, dulling kitchen counter, sun damage to quartz kitchen counter 0 0 1.78K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We have a Silestone kitchen counter which has developed some "dulling" in a couple of areas. One was due to someone rubbing to hard with a slightly abrasive cloth and the others are due to the sun shining on the counter. Is there anything/anyone... Read More

Emerald Pearl and Black Galazy

Feb 23, 2009 dull granite, restore shine to granite 0 0 1.43K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have Emerald Pearl in my kitchen and Black galaxy in my bathroom. Both are dull not shiny. When you wipe them with a wet cloth they look GREAT as soon as they dry dull. I want them to look shiny like a sheet of glass How can I do this??? A.... Read More

I have Ubatuba granite and it is filmy, looks dull and leaves water spots on it when I wipe it. How can I fix this?

Nov 16, 2008 ubatuba, dull surface, granite 0 0 2.82K 5/5 (2 Votes)

Q. I have Ubatuba granite & it is filmy, looks dull & leaves water spots on it when I wipe it. How can I fix this? A. It is not the stone itself that is the problem but something on the surface of the stone. It may be a dish soap residue... Read More

Can I remove etching from my natural stone?

Sep 5, 2009 marble etching, dull spots on marble, etching 0 0 1.41K 1.67/5 (6 Votes)

Q. Can I remove etching from my stone? A. Maybe. If it is polished marble or travertine or onyx, then there’s hope. If it is hone-finished marble or travertine, or hone-finished slate (like a chalk-board), or mixed "granite" then you’d... Read More

Why does my marble look rough and dimpled?

Feb 28, 2007 dull, wavy, marble, rough, dimpled 0 0 1.43K 5/5 (1 Vote)

Q. When I am polishing with a powder the marble gets a dull, wavy appearance and sometimes looks rough and dimpled. What’s going on? A. You are describing what is known as "orange peel." Orange peel is the result of using too much acid on the... Read More

How to Keep Travertine Floor Grout Lines Clean

Mar 8, 2023 travertine grout 0 0 2.01K 0/5 (0 Vote)

How to Keep Travertine Floor Grout Lines Clean Professional contractors understand that the cleanliness of travertine grout lines can make or break the overall appearance of a travertine floor. Unfortunately, in many cases, dirty travertine grout... Read More

How should I clean my travertine shower floor?

Oct 8, 2021 clean, shower floor, soap scum, mildew, mold, travertine 0 0 1.48K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We have a tumbled travertine (unsealed) stone floor in our shower. I really need to know how to deep clean this floor, as it has gotten bad - a bit scummy, mildewy, and moldy. How should I clean my shower floor? Can you help? A. Keeping your... Read More