Q. Hello, I have a 2'x3' piece of white marble and some black marbling in it along with what looks like shiny glistening stuff in it. It is not shiny for it's in its natural state. It has been out in the weather for a long time. It... Read More

Q. Can you polish Mexican pavers?A. No. Mexican pavers typically have a patina applied at the factory. This patina is very thin and any attempt at polishing could remove it. I would recommend if you want it to shine apply a topical coating made for... Read More

Q. I know that I can use mineral oil on my soapstone to age or give a nice patina to my soapstone, but how do I remove the excess mineral oil from the surface of the stone? A. To remove excess mineral oil from soapstone, you could use denatured... Read More

Q. We just bought a home with 11-year-old soapstone kitchen counters. Which product do you recommend to remove the rings and also a product for daily cleaning? Thank you for your help. A. Soapstone countertops are a lot like a favorite pair of blue... Read More

Q. A little too late I've discovered that travertine was not the best choice for the master bathroom (walls and floor) of the house we are renovating for the purpose of selling. The semi polished stones looked lovely at the store but once... Read More

Q. We have a new Calcutta Matarazzo Dolomite kitchen honed bench top. Only in use since Xmas Day 2025. We are seeing shiny streaks across the surface. Do we need to request the stonemason to return and repolish the surface, or can you advise of... 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. My Pietra Cardosa countertops are darkening around the sink and other areas that are not covered for example around the toaster oven. I tried a paste that removes oil stains but it didn’t work. What do you suggest? A. There are several... Read More