Q. How and with what do I address a crack in a travertine table top? A. Many problems with natural stone can be resolved by homeowners. Other problems require the services of a stone restoration professional. Before you move forward with DIY repair... Read More

Q. Please advise what kind of poultice should I use for red shirt dye in Yorkshire stone flag stone. A. Yorkshire stone is a soft, thirsty sandstone that grabs color quickly. The good news is that most clothing dyes are organic, which means they can... Read More

Q. I have interior darkly stained flagstone floors throughout the house and very difficult to clean with uneven surfaces. Can I use a steam mop on them without damage or lifting the color? A. Steam mops can damage natural stone, including flagstone,... 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. Our bathroom countertops are dark grey Limestone. There is a 4 inch round white stain on the countertop beside the sink. I THINK IT IS TOOTHPASTE RESIDUE. We are listing our house for sale this week and the stain needs to disappear ASAP. A.... 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