Care and Maintenance

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 am thinking of installing travertine tiles in my bathroom shower and would like to know if there are any problems with this type of stone in a shower stall and how difficult it is to clean?A. Travertine is essentially hard water deposits in... Read More

Q. I have travertine floors installed in my house and I need to know what is the best way to go with polishing this type of floors?   A. How old is the installation and is the finish polished or a hone finish? In all honesty, you could try the... Read More

Q. I just had my travertine floors installed last week, is honed finished, but I do not want a very glossy finish. How long does the enhancer last?A. How long the color enhancer lasts depends on how much traffic it sees and how it is cleaned and... 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. My new marble floor has a white powder on it. It cleans up with water, but keeps coming back. Is there anything I can use to clean it off permanently? A. This is a common condition, especially if the floor is new. When the marble is installed, it... Read More

Q. Is there any way to get glue stains out of terrazzo?A. Unfortunately, no. The only possibility would be to try poulticing the stains with a potent paint stripper based on Methylene Chloride. But the quantity of the stuff involved would permanently... Read More

Q.  My son spilled apple juice on my new limestone floor and now there are marks. Can this be fixed?A.  Limestone is extremely sensitive to acids and most likely the dull spots are where the acids in the apple juice have now etched the stone.... Read More

Q. Is there any harm in not having my limestone floor restored right away?A. If you are considering restoration, the cost would be a lot less to fix a small area rather than waiting until the entire floor is in need of work. Contact your... 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 when... Read More