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. 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. We have hair line scratches in our granite vanity countertop that looks like it has just scratched the seal and not the stone. Will acetone remove the sealer so we can verify, fix, and reseal the area? Also what acetone would be recommended for... 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

Q. We have a new construction home with dense soapstone. Throughout the house, including the wood floors, tile floors, granite composite sink, and soapstone countertops, I am seeing marks that look like drips or drops. All of the spots are lighter in... Read More

Q. Hi - i need help identifying the type of stone on my countertop and the best materials to maintain/ care. A. Without an image or description of your countertop, we cannot determine what type of stone you have. Nevertheless, we will do our best to... Read More

Q. A blue candle was left on my stone counter. Heat and humidity caused it to stain the stone blue. How do I remove the stain. If a poultice is recommended, what do I use. Thank you. A. There are two concerns to address here. The wax itself may have... Read More