First you need to determine why you want it waxed. Do you want to add shine, or is your intention to protect it? If protection is your main concern, I would recommend applying a silicone impregnator over a wax. If you want to increase the shine, you... Read More

Q. How do I remove cactus liquid from flagstone? The cactus was trimmed and the liquid splattered on the flagstone. It was not rinsed off right away and left several stains. A. You’re not alone. Cactus sap can surprise people with how quickly... Read More

Q. I have laid kota stone on all my stairs and corridor doors. After installation, there were a few stains on the paint and concrete while laying stones. As we didn’t know how to clean the stone, we used thinner and acid to remove those stains.... Read More

It sounds like you may be using an improper cleaner in your mop water or you are using a dirty mop. Try switching to a daily cleaner specifically designed for marble flooring. Also make sure the mop is clean and that it is only used for the marble... Read More

Q. I am thinking of installing travertine tiles in my bathroom shower and would like to know if there are any problems with this type of stone in a shower stall and how difficult it is to clean?A. Travertine is essentially hard water deposits in... 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

Resilient flooring or tile is material that will return to its original shape after it has been compressed or stepped on. Examples of resilient floors are vinyl, rubber, cork, asbestos and linoleum.Stone, quarry tile, terrazzo, ceramic, and concrete... Read More

Q. Spilled gun cleaner on my stone topped coffee table. It left a white stain. How can I remove this? A. Natural stone may not look porous, but it is. Liquids and chemicals can soak below the surface. Gun cleaners often contain strong solvents that... Read More

Q. My master bath was remodeled approx. 8 months ago and we used honed and tumbled travertine. It was professionally installed and moisture barrier was used in shower. Approx a month ago, I noticed a few black "dots" on the floor of the shower (they... Read More

Q. I have polished white marble that is to slippery for the floor what is the best way to take away the polish ? I have not laid the tile yet ? We are planning to lay the floor asap.  A. Your best options are a slip resistance treatment or changing... Read More