My husband and I installed 18" square Travertine tiles (honed and filled) in our kitchen and baths. There is no grout lines, we butted the tiles. Although we tried very hard to get each tile even, we still have several areas of lippage. Can you tell... Read More
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 Efflorescence - Removal and Prevention  By Frederick M. Hueston www.stoneforensics.com The crystallization of soluble salts in Historic masonry causes severe deterioration of the substrate. This crystallization is called subflorescence. These... Read More
Q: Our home is custom and less than a year old. We purchased St Lorent (sp?) black/red veined marble...expensive and lovely. We clean it twice weekly and wash off interior daily with water. It has dull streaks (like water falling down) on the... Read More
Q. I have a polished White Carrera marble floor. A solvent-based enhancing sealer was applied about a week and a half ago. It seeped through the outer edges and darkened the stone. Someone recommended a poultice. I want to try it. Please tell me... Read More
Q. What's the best way to apply a sealant to a big outdoor patio ? with a roller or with a sponge ? Please help, Thanks !!A. The very best way is with a pump up sprayer (garden sprayer). Just be sure to blot up any excess using towels or aÂ... Read More
Q. Do you have any polishing compound for granite? I just installed new granite and in case I get any "etching" spots like I did on my marble when I spilled a can of soda on it I want to have something on hand. Would your marble polishing compound... Read More
Q. I have several limestone fence posts from Western Kansas, but additional ones are hard to come by. There are quarries that will quarry new ones -- is there any way to yellow the new rather white stone so that they look older?  A. Nope! Ciao and... Read More
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[Fabrication Company]Â installed Kashmir Gold granite kitchen countertops in our home and the surface tops are yellowed and the bullnose edges are without yellow. We complained immediately during installation and they promised that their polish would... Read More
Q.Four years ago I had a saltillo floor installed in my kitchen. The tiles were not presealed. The kitchen design company and I sought advice from the tile company that supplied them as to how to install and seal them. Both are highly regarded... Read More