Natural Stone

Q. What is the best way to clean a white marble bathtub? What is the best way to keep it clean? What shampoos and soaps should be used by people in marble bathtubs? A. It’s great that you’re thinking proactively—not just about... Read More

Q. What is causing the yellow staining around the faucet on my bathroom vanity? How can I prevent this from happening? How do I remove the yellow stains? Any assistance you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I’m trying to sell the house... Read More

Q. We just installed our new quartzite slab on our kitchen island and three days later we have a distinctly round stain from where our olive oil dispenser was sitting on the counter. Should I be using a poultice to get this out, or is there a better... Read More

Q. We grouted our beautifully installed marble backsplash with a gray grout without sealing the marble first. Unfortunately, the marble—which was originally white has now turned grey. It seems the grout has discolored the surface. Is there... Read More

Q. We are using travertine as the coping on our pool. I know it is a natural stone, but there are some dark spots on the light-colored travertine that really stand out. Is there a way through a chemical to lighten these spots or possibly sand? I don... Read More

Q. I'm not really loving my new pool coping. I love the material, but not the color. Do you need to seal pool travertine coping? If so, can we throw in some kind of dye into the seal to make it darker? It is a beige, and we want a richer color.... Read More

Q. Someone spilled white wine on my onyx table last night. I wiped it up, but this morning I see that it looks like it penetrated the table and left a dull finish about 15 inches wide. Any suggestions on what to do? I have a feeling time is of the... Read More

Q. I just finished putting in a new black marble shower wall... literally giving it its first cleaning. I had no idea that some bathroom cleaners would immediately etch into it. Please, for the love of God, tell me there’s something I can do...... Read More

Q. I used vinegar to clean my mosaic shower tile, black and white pebbles of tumbled marble. I didn’t know I shouldn’t use vinegar. Now they are discolored. Do I just need to re-seal it? A. We understand your concern about the... Read More

Q. I have a problem with a marble tabletop and need to get some advice on what may have caused it. The marble has lots of spots plus a few ring-shaped marks. The marks cannot be cleaned off. The table was delivered in pristine condition. Is it... Read More