Stone & Tile Restoration

V-edge is a term used by professional stone refinishes to describe the shiny edge that may remain after polishing. V-edges result from uneven tiles. When the tile is polished, the polishing pad can not reach the lower edge of the uneven tile, and... Read More

Q. Can Corian™ and cultured marble be treated like real marble? A. The daily care and cleaning of Corian™ and cultured marble are similar to that of natural marble, but professional repair and restoration methods are different. If your customer... Read More

Marble and granite can certainly be mixed in various patterns on a floor. Different finishes, such as honed and polished, can also be mixed. While these combinations can be very attractive, their maintenance and eventual restoration must also be... Read More

This is a difficult problem, since water is usually required to refinish marble, and water will warp the wood. But there are several options. First, consider refinishing the marble using dry abrasives, such as sanding screens; these will create dust,... Read More

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can put on the floor that will prevent it from scratching. You may find it useful to place several walk-off mats, both inside and outside the entrances, to help trap most of the sand. Dust-mopping the floor as... Read More

The water spots are, of course, literally caused by the hard water. There are several silicone waxes that can be applied to the tile to help prevent them from forming. A vinegarand-water mixture works well for removing these spots. TIP If this... Read More

Since the acid has etched the marble, the etching will require honing and polishing to remove. Call in a professional stone specialist, since this work can be quite difficult. TIP Etch marks caused by acid bathroom cleaner can penetrate very deep in... Read More

Most janitorial supply stores carry non-acid bowl cleaners. Many bathroom cleaners also contain acids and these should be avoided around marble. TIP Household bleach also makes a good toilet bowl cleaner and should not etch the marble but if you do... Read More

There are several techniques that can be used to bring it back, but first it is necessary to determine why the floor has faded. If the fading is due to excessive wear from foot traffic, resurfacing and polishing should return the color. If the fading... Read More

There are several methods of sealer application. Most sealers can be sprayed on, mopped on or applied with a lamb’s-wool applicator. I prefer the lamb’s-wool applicator because it prevents streaking. Before choosing a method of... Read More