Natural Stone

Q. How do I clean a yellow marble figurine to make it white again? I have tried marble cleaner to no avail. A. Your DIY methods will differ depending on how the marble turned yellow. One possibility is that the stone absorbed some sort of staining... Read More

Q. How do I remove pet discolorations on my bluestone hearth that did not come clean with mild soap / water/ scrubbing? A. The answer to this question depends on what caused the discolorations. Bluestone can becomes discolored by pets in various ways... Read More

Q. I have a water ring where a plant was sitting on my hearthstone, which I believe is limestone. Is there any way to remove it? I appreciate your help. A. Limestone is beautiful but porous and sensitive to moisture. Water rings left behind on stone... Read More

Q. I got a cut from my fireplace while cleaning it and got a spot of blood on my unsealed hearth stone. How do I remove it? A. Blood contains salts and proteins; if it is cleaned while still fresh, it will usually not stain. If allowed to dry, blood... Read More

Q. I have laid 10 mm bluestone tiles in a bathroom. I sealed the backs before laying them and used a water-based adhesive. The floor beneath was fully waterproofed. White stains and what appear to be oil-like marks are now showing across the floor.... Read More

Q. My pool deck is travertine (unfilled) and my patio furniture has left rust stains. How do I remove the stains? A. That’s a frustrating but common situation. The good news is that rust stains can usually be improved or removed if handled the... Read More

Q. I installed Lasa White marble on my floor, and after about 15 days, yellow stains appeared across the entire surface. I used a stain remover, and the stains were removed, but they returned after two days. Please advise what I should do. A. The... Read More

Q. Please tell me how to remove a hard wood stain from Verona marble flooring? A. Wood stains on marble occur when color from wood, such as tannins or dyes, soaks into the stone. These stains can be stubborn, especially if they are older, but they... Read More

Q. We just bought a home with 11-year-old soapstone kitchen counters. Which product do you recommend to remove the rings and also a product for daily cleaning? Thank you for your help. A. Soapstone countertops are a lot like a favorite pair of blue... Read More

Q. We recently had some staining on our sandstone patio pavers where merbau timber was left on several pavers. Could you please help with how we might remove these stains?  A. Merbau is known for its rich reddish-brown color and natural oils and... Read More