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Replacement tiles are lighter than the surrounding tiles. Is there a way to make the new tiles look darker?

Jun 17, 2022 replacement tiles, marble, refinishing 0 0 1.32K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Help!!! I have honed crema marfil marble. I had a plumber relocate my sink, which required the destruction at least 4 tiles. I purchased tiles to replace the four, however, they are much lighter than what has been already installed. Is there any... Read More

My customer’s granite tile floor has developed several white streaks. They’ve tried several things but they don’t seem to go away. What can I suggest they use to clean them off?

Jan 20, 2022 white streaks, hard-water deposits, difficult to remove, sulfamic acid-based cleaner, caution, marble, etch, rep 0 0 2.57K 0/5 (0 Vote)

These white streaks may be hard-water deposits, which can prove very difficult to remove. Suggest that they try a sulfamic acid-based tile-and-grout cleaner. CAUTION Make sure to let them know to NOT use sulfamic acid or any acids on marble. Acid... Read More

What to Do About Oily Restaurant Marble Floors

Feb 22, 2023 oil repellent, marble, impregnators 0 0 2.46K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Marble Floors Are Not Ideal for a Restaurant Environment Marble floors are not typically recommended for use in restaurants because they can be easily scratched, stained, and damaged by spills, heavy foot traffic, and dropped items. Marble is a... Read More

Can Corian™ and cultured marble be treated like real marble?

Jan 21, 2022 Corian, cultured marble, repair, restoration, cleaning 0 0 4.51K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Can Corian™ and cultured marble be treated like real marble? A. The daily care and cleaning of Corian™ and cultured marble are similar to that of natural marble, but professional repair and restoration methods are different. If your customer... Read More

I have a customer with a marble tile kitchen floor that has several chipped tiles. Replacement tiles are no longer available. What is the best way to repair?

Jan 20, 2022 marble tiles, repair, chips, polyester resin, color match, existing material, shallow, stick, necessary, bigger, Fred 0 0 2.74K 0/5 (0 Vote)

To repair chips in marble tiles, use a polyester resin and color match to the existing material. If the chip is shallow, the polyester may not stick. It may be necessary to make the chip bigger. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Fred Hueston is the author of Stone... Read More

Should my problematic new countertops be repaired or replaced?

Mar 3, 2021 countertop crack, countertop repair, countertop replacement 0 0 1.70K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I was looking online for articles about quartzite countertops. We recently had one installed, and we're having issues with a crack that appeared. I need some information. Should my problematic new countertops be repaired or replaced? The... Read More

How to Remove Sandstone Fireplace Caulk Stain

Oct 28, 2015 Sandstone, caulk on sandstone, Methylene Chloride, natural stone fireplace, stain on stone fireplace 0 0 1.05K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a sandstone fireplace from the 80s; the previous owners had a fireplace screen door on it and they caulked around the door onto the stone. I removed the fireplace screen door and caulk, but it left a stain that I can't remove. I have... Read More

Hot plate left brownish / black mark and white ring on marble top.

Aug 3, 2010 brown mark left on marble, hot plate stained marble, marble stain removal, etch removal, repairing damage on marble table top, burn mark on marble 0 0 1.43K 0/5 (0 Vote)

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

How do I remove etching on limestone from cat urine?

Jan 5, 2010 etch removal, urine etching, limestone floor repair, marble cleaning 0 0 1.56K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q: How can I remove etching that has formed on my Lagos Azul floor from cat urine? I cleaned it up pretty quickly but I see etching. A: Etching is the result of any acid coming into contact with the stone. Unfortunately the only way... Read More

Marble tile etched

May 18, 2009 marble etching, repolishing 0 0 1.39K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I recently laid out 30 sq feet of marble tile in an entry way. The tile originally was of a high gloss polished look. After the grouting I had a persistent grout haze that would not go away. The instructions on the grout said to use vinegar and... Read More