A Resource of Stone and Tile Restoration

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

How to achieve a wet or polished look on slate

May 12, 2025 black slate restoration, wet look sealer for slate, polish slate floor, enhance slate color, slate floor sealer, color enhancing sealer for slate, glossy finish for slate, topical coating for slate, restore slate floor shine, slate sealer interior exterior, st 0 0 1.72K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Step-by-Step Guidance to Achieve a Wet or Polished Look on Slate: 1. Understand the Surface Finish You Have If the slate has a cleft (rough or layered) finish, polishing in the traditional sense is not practical. If the slate has been ground flat... Read More

stone bathroom tile

Sep 28, 2009 marble shower etched etches etching vinegar restore polish polished 0 0 977 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I cleaned soap scum off a stone tile shower with vinegar and it made white marks and streaks all over the shower walls. I can remove the sealer with cleaner but the white marks are still there. How do I fix it? A. If your shower is marble or... 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

Cleaning Marble - Etching, Rings and Damage on Marble Surface

Dec 23, 2008 etching on marble, how to remove etching, repolish marble, watermarks, rings on marble, restore marble vanity top 0 0 1.51K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a marble countertop in my bathroom. In a panic I put comet on a stain and took the finish off. How can I get the finish back? Also, I have a few ring marks. How get I get rid of them. Thank you Evelyn A. If the damage to the surface is not... Read More

How To Remove Hard Water Stains and Etching on Soapstone

Jul 6, 2008 soapstone, etching, hard water stains, hardwater, restore soapstone 0 0 1.65K 1/5 (1 Vote)

Q. I have hard water stains on my soapstone countertops. It is an extremely hard and dense green soapstone, not the softer black and white. The rings and cloudy sponge marks are driving me crazy. My fabricator oiled the countertops and said that they... Read More

The shine on our travertine marble has not looked even since it was installed. The installer told us that this was characteristic of the stone. Is this true?

Sep 8, 2012 travertine, uneven shine, cement filler 0 0 1.47K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. The shine on our travertine marble has not looked even since it was installed. The installer told us that this was characteristic of the stone. Is this true? A. Your installer is correct. Most travertine contains many holes that are filled with a... Read More

How to Remove Miracle Grow Stain on Granite

Nov 18, 2019 miracle grow stain, natural stone stain, granite stain 0 0 1.11K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. There is a discoloration on my granite from where I suspect Miracle Grow leaked through the planter pot. The granite finish is still perfectly smooth. How do I remove this stain? The stain is the same color as the Miracle Grow. A Miracle Grow... Read More

Can Porous Granite Be Refinished?

Sep 6, 2019 granite countertops 0 0 1.45K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Our dark granite counters are smooth but porous. No amount of cleaning, polishing, sealing leaves a lustrous, even finish. We have light granite counters in another home that clean and polish with no imperfections. Can they be refinished and... Read More

How to remove coffee stains from new granite countertops

Aug 9, 2018 how to remove coffee stain from granite, stain removal 0 0 992 0/5 (0 Vote)

I have new carpet and it got coffee stains. Please help me guide on how to remove coffee stains from my new carpet ? Read More