Q. Can Black Galaxy granite be re-dyed or darkened?  A. Technically, yes, you could attempt to re-dye or darken Black Galaxy granite, but it would not be advisable. Granite is a very dense natural stone, which means it doesn’t absorb liquids,... Read More

Q. How do I get rid of candle wax (black) on a stone fireplace? A. Black candle wax can be frustrating to remove, especially on a porous surface like stone. There are usually two challenges to address: the wax itself, which can seep into the stone,... Read More

Q. Our house was built in 1967 and has black slate flooring inside and on the porch and terrace. We've had some restoration work done, but we're not happy with how it looks. Even after sealing, it doesn't have the polished or wet look... Read More

Q. A water stain was caused by a plant pot overflowing, and the overflow stood for 24 hours, leaving an outline. I tried to clean the outline with steel wool and made a worse mark. What can I do? I am not sure if the table is stone or slate. A. Just... Read More

Q. We have a new home with black limestone in the master bathroom shower. I am looking to make a DIY cleaner for routine cleaning of the stone. Do you have a recipe or suggestion of products to use to make the cleaner? A. DIY cleaners can be risky... Read More

Q. I purchased prefab granite counters after being told it was every bit as good as regular granite slabs. They were installed in January and in March I started noticing the granite was cracking and small pieces popping up. A piece got caught in my... Read More

Q. Hi. A foaming tub cleaner was knocked over on my granite sink counter, and I have no idea how to fix the discolorations it caused. I see all kinds of fixes for foods and oils online but none for cleaners. Please help, asap!!! A. When a tub... Read More

Q. Hi, I recently acid cleaned my granite tiles using a 1:20 hydrochloric acid to water solution. The problem is I didn't wet the tiles first so now the tiles look spotty. Is there any way I can remove the acid from the granite tiles? I am keen... Read More

Q. Started a project of refinishing my kitchen table. I put polyurethane on the table top. I must have spilled some of the poly on my granite. It has hardened. How do I remove from my granite? Thank you! A. If the polyurethane spill is large, thick,... Read More

Q. Stain on white granite is plant food for flowers. Color of stain is blue. Have tried stone cleaner at least 3 time with no success. A. Blue stains from water-soluble fertilizer can be surprisingly stubborn on light granite. The color usually comes... Read More