Q. I have been told by my contractor (retirement home) that I can use marble tile for the counter tops in my kitchen. And, that it is up to me to 'seal' the tile & grout. Can you give me any information as to what to do & what to... Read More

Q. I'm totally confused and need help. I'm looking to redo my bathroom and getting different answers on the use of stone tiles for the bathroom and shower. I have been told everything from it is very easy to seal and should only to be... Read More

Q. My friend cleans houses for a living, she mentioned she has seen marble showers become porous with time. Is this due to having a sealant?   A. Marble is a porous stone. Sealers can enhance stain resistance by filling the pores of the stone and... Read More

Q. I applied a sealer twice, but the stone still darkens when it gets wet. Should I seal it again? A. If your stone still darkens when your pour water onto it (rather than just beading up), then it should have another application of sealer. SomeÂ... Read More

Q. Should I use the enhancing sealer followed by regular water based sealer? A. No. You will want to use one or the other. If you want to enhance the colors, use an enhancing sealer.   Fred M. Hueston Chief Technical Director www.stoneandtilepros... Read More

Q. How should I seal my limestone floor? A. Select a quality sealer for stone. Ask your professional stone and tile restoration contractor for recommendations. Initially, three applications or more may be required to seal the stone. To determine... Read More

Q. Can you recommend a good sealer for my granite? A. You will first want to determine, do you want the color to remain the same or are you looking to enhance (i.e. deepen) the color of your stone? If you are looking to seal the stone without... Read More

Q. I've heard some people say that all stone should be sealed. Others say this isn't the case. How do I know if I should seal my countertop? A. This is a tricky question. Why? Because not all stone was created equal. Add to that the fact... Read More

Q. I have a travertine dining room table. What should I do to seal it and how should I clean it? A. Regarding sealing travertine, check first to see if sealing is required. Begin by spilling some clean fresh water on it and leave it for 30 minutes.... Read More

Q. How can I find out if I need to seal my stone? A. To find out if your stone should be sealed, spill some water on it and wait for approximately half an hour, then wipe it dry. If the surface of the stone did not darken where the water was, it... Read More