Stone & Tile Restoration

It sounds like there may be a moisture problem in the bank lobby. The recrystallization process does not work well when moisture is present. The gray you are getting is the result of moisture reacting with the steel wool and the recrystallization... Read More

For some reason white thassos marble is very sensitive to the recrystallization process and quite often it will turn yellow. It may be that you applied the recrystallization too soon after honing. Recrystallization should only be performed on marble... Read More

Marble honing and polishing can be very hard on a floor machine. For this reason I would purchase a commercial heavy duty machine. A heavy duty machine would be at least a 1 ½ horsepower motor . Stay away from the cheap 3/4 horse buffers. While... Read More

It sounds like you may be using an improper cleaner in your mop water or you are using a dirty mop. Try switching to a daily cleaner specifically designed for marble flooring. Also make sure the mop is clean and that it is only used for the marble... Read More

If you intend to grind the travertine flat I would grind and hone to about a 120 grit. Apply the filler after the 120 grit. There are several fillers that will work. There are products that are called traverfills or you can use a non-sanded grout.... Read More

Yes, the brass will hone and polish just like the marble. Don’t be surprises if the brass strips are polished to a mirror shine. Brass will however leave a greenish color stain on the marble. If this occurs it will be necessary to poultice the... Read More

The best way to remove carpet tack strips is to cut the nails off flush with the terrazzo. Use an angle grinder and a dry diamond saw blade. If you do not have an angle grinder and the job is small you can take a hack saw blade and cut the nails off... Read More

You can use what is called a magnetic broom. This is a long magnetic with two wheels on each side that are attached to a broom handle. Since steel wool is a magnetic metal the magnetic will effectively pick up the steel wool fibers. These brooms can... Read More

That’s a difficult question to answer but generally you will need enough water to keep the diamonds from clogging with slurry and enough to keep them lubricated and cool. The amount of water will also depend on the grit size, the speed of the... Read More

The addition of weight will depend on a number of factors. The type of machine you have, how many diamonds you are using, the size of your drive plate, etc, etc. This is the reason you are getting so many different answers. As a general rule of thumb... Read More