A Resource of Stone and Tile Restoration

Are you aware of whether stripper would damage/weaken the grout between the tiles?

Aug 22, 2008 grout lines, stripper, mek, stripper for tile, no rinse stripper 0 0 1.42K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Are you aware of whether stripper would damage/weaken the grout between the tiles? A. Yes, it is possible for certain types of strippers to ruin grout over time if they are continually used. You can use them but just make sure that the floor and... Read More

Causes and Solutions for Impregnator Beading and Staying on Top of Stone

Mar 11, 2023 impregnator, stone, stripper, coatings 0 0 2.15K 0/5 (0 Vote)

What Impregnator is Supposed to Do Ideally, when impregnator is applied to stone, it penetrates into the pores of the stone. However, this isn’t always the case. What Causes Impregnator to Bead Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of... Read More

How to Remove Polyurethane on a Marble Floor Without Strong Chemicals

Mar 7, 2023 Polyurethane, stripper 0 0 2.09K 0/5 (0 Vote)

How to Remove Polyurethane on Marble Without Strong Chemicals In certain environments, such as schools, nursing homes, office buildings, food prep areas, and other areas, the harsh chemicals and odors associated with marble floor strippers must be... 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

Installing large format marble tile on kitchen wall.

Aug 3, 2010 large tile, installation, installing large marble tiles, large format 0 0 1.28K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We are considering using a large format marble tile on a kitchen wall. The tile is 7 1/2" X 24" X 3/4". Is this size tile too heavy to use on a wall? Is special thinset needed? Currently the wall is lathe and plaster (100+ yr old home), should... Read More

saltillo tiles

Dec 16, 2008 Saltillo tile restoration, Saltillo tile flaking, remove polyurethane from Saltillo, best sealer for Saltillo tile, Saltillo tile maintenance, Saltillo floor problems 0 0 927 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q.Four years ago I had a saltillo floor installed in my kitchen. The tiles were not presealed. The kitchen design company and I sought advice from the tile company that supplied them as to how to install and seal them. Both are highly regarded... 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

How do I clean my travertine and granite counters?

Nov 20, 2009 travertine cleaning, sealing, polishing, honing, coating, care for, bathroom sink, floor 0 0 1.47K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q: We are preparing our house for sale and have installed beautiful granite counters in the kitchen, and what our installer tells us is Travertine in the bathroom on a ready-made cabinet. The granite was professionally sealed and is a wonderful... Read More

What is the average cost for stone restoration?

Dec 23, 2008 how much does it cost for stone restoration, marble polishing cost 1 0 1.44K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. What is the average price for stone restoration? A. There are so many variables that will factor into the equation that it would be impossible to answer with any blanket statement. Does the surface need to be ground? Honed? Polished? Is it one... Read More

How do I protect and maintain my calcutta gold stone?

Dec 22, 2008 marble, granite, travertine, onyx, limestone, stone care, how to care for stone, how to clean 0 0 1.43K 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. How do I protect and maintain my calcutta gold stone? A. I am going to recommend that you read our Stone and Tile Care Guide. It is a comprehensive guide that you will want to read and keep on hand. It covers everything from routine cleaning to... Read More