Stone & Tile Restoration

The "Orange Peel" Effect on Marble Working with marble polishing powders is both an art and a science. Improper use of polishing powders can result in what is known in the stone and tile industry as "orange peel," that is, marble that has a dull and... Read More

But first, is it advisable to speed the dry time of a poultice? Before we speed the drying time of a poultice, we should first consider whether it would be advisable to do so. You should only speed up the drying time on a poultice if the poultice has... Read More

Poulticing Walls and Other Vertical Surfaces Making sure that a poultice is held securely in place is important for several reasons: The poultice needs continuous contact with the surface to work properly. If the poultice shifts off of the stained... Read More

Do Not Mix Chemicals for a Poultice Most grown adults know that chemicals can be dangerous. Sometimes when people are creating a poultice for stain removal on natural stone or other surfaces, they consider mixing chemicals without realizing that... Read More

A stain removal poultice is designed to dry completely before it is removed. If the poultice does not dry out, it may not be able to effectively absorb and remove the stain. Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Surface Care Pros and Owner of... Read More

Reusing a poultice powder for stain removal is not advisable, and here’s why. Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Surface Care Pros and Owner of Stone Forensics explains, “I would not recommend the reuse of poultice powder.... Read More

How to Remove Oil Stains on a Granite Floor Oily stains on a granite floor can be difficult to remove. Assuming you have not had success cleaning the affected area, your next step is to apply a poultice. Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of... Read More

Maintaining Slip Resistance on a Granite Floor Granite floors can be slippery when wet. The amount of slipperiness can also be affected by the type of granite, the finish of the surface, and the presence of any substances that may reduce slip... Read More

Marble Floors Are Not Ideal for a Restaurant Environment Marble floors are not typically recommended for use in restaurants because they can be easily scratched, stained, and damaged by spills, heavy foot traffic, and dropped items. Marble is a... Read More

How to Remove Polyurethane on Marble Without Strong Chemicals In certain environments, such as schools, nursing homes, office buildings, food prep areas, and other areas, the harsh chemicals and odors associated with marble floor strippers must be... Read More