A Resource of Stone and Tile Restoration

How to remove white spots on marble

Apr 23, 2009 marble cleaning, marble etching, etch marks, repair marble 0 0 1.52K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I recently washed the mirrors about the marble or granite tiles with vinegar. Now there are spots on the tiles. Is there a way to remove these? It feels a little rough on the top of the spots as if the coating came off a bit. What can I do? A.... Read More

Restoration of Crema Marfil

Mar 6, 2009 marble cleaning, marble polishing, marble etching, etch removal, repair marble, restore marble 0 0 1.45K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a new home (1 year old). I chose to have crema marfil marble installed in the master bath. The entire floor and the walk-in shower are crema marfil. Neither the installer or the contractor gave me any warning about care of the stone and... 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

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

Is there a low cost option to repair my marble table top?

Mar 1, 2007 marble, surface repair, etching 0 0 1.39K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Is there a low cost option to repair my etched marble table top or do I have to have the whole (huge) surface sanded and re polished? A. If the etch is very deep you may have to call in a restoration professional. However, before you do that, you... 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 do I fill holes in my travertine tile?

Aug 22, 2008 travertine, filling holes, repair holes 1 0 1.54K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have travertine tile with some holes in the tile and would like to fill them in. Is there any material other than putting the grout into the holes to file them? What is the best material to use so that the holes that are filled do not have to be... Read More

I would like to know if granite is a delicate stone that can be chipped easily?

Aug 21, 2008 granite, cracks, chips, chip repair 0 0 1.54K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I would like to know if granite is a delicate stone that can be chipped easily? A. Granite is not delicate. In fact it is one of the hardest minerals. However, it is made up of several minerals that are glued together through natural processes.... Read More