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Oct 5, 2015 slate stain, stone sealer, slate sealer, hydrogen-peroxide poultice 0 0 624 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I left a DRY cotton cloth (it was attached to a floor mop like a swifter) on the tile floor overnight. I was planning to mop floor but never got around to it. However, when I removed the mop, the tile in that area was faded white. I have tried to... Read More

Slate installation

Sep 25, 2009 Slate Installation thin set epoxy thinset tile adhesive 0 0 623 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Refacing a fireplace with 30cm slate tiles. What is the best adhesive to use (only about 25 pieces of tile involved so don't want to have to purchase a 50lb. bag of anything)? Would a premix mastic work? Will I need to provide support for the... Read More

A Better Coating for Slate Floors Than High-Speed Acrylic Wax

Mar 8, 2023 coating, slate 0 0 683 0/5 (0 Vote)

Recommended Coating for Slate Floors Coatings on slate floors can enhance the appearance of the slate, inhibit staining on the surface of the stone, and lighten the load a little when it comes to maintenance. However, the wrong type of coating on... Read More

How to Remove Pickling Vinegar Stain on Flagstone

Oct 23, 2019 etch removal, stain removal, limestone, slate 0 0 608 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. My pickling vinegar bottle (7 percent acidic) leaked on my flagstone (limestone?) floor. I made a paste of baking soda and applied after washing the floor with Marbalex stone floor cleaner. I let the paste sit for the afternoon to no avail. I... Read More

How to Remove Plaster Stains on Slate

Jul 26, 2019 stain, slate 0 0 662 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. When we had our new slate hearth put in a few years ago we also had our living room plastered the following day. The plasterer did not put any protective dust sheets down which resulted in our beautiful new hearth being stained with plaster... Read More

Slate repair sealing

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 23 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We have a home built in 1967 with black slate flooring on the interior and exterior porch and terrace. We have had some restoration done by a local stone mason but we are not happy with the finish. Even when last sealed it does not have the... Read More

Color Cannot Be Removed From Slate

Apr 7, 2013 multicolor stone slate, enhanser 0 0 618 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. The house was built in 1975, the entry and hall is the multi-color stone/slate typical of the 1970's There are faded red, dark gray, green-gray and light gray random shapes all with 90 degree corners. Can this floor be changed to a single... Read More

Can I change the color or stain my travertine slate a darker color?

Jan 29, 2010 travertine, stone color enhancer, color enhancing sealer, dying marble, darken, darkening, darker, slate 0 0 610 5/5 (1 Vote)

Q: I just purchased an extremely light colored travertine slate for my front room, but would like a richer, darker color for the slate. Since it has not yet been sealed, can the slate be "colored" or "stained" before it is installed? A: Are you... Read More