Q. I have a marble countertop in my bathroom. In a panic I put comet on a stain and took the finish off. How can I get the finish back? Also, I have a few ring marks. How get I get rid of them. Thank you EvelynA. If the damage to the surface is not... Read More

Q. Is there a way to remove cigarette burns from my marble vanity top? A. Cigarette burns on marble can cause two types of damage: a yellow stain from nicotine and actual surface damage from the heat. The yellowing is a result of the nicotine seeping... Read More

Q.  I have stains and etch damage on my marble vanity. Can I remove this myself or is this a job for a professional? An area the size of a tennis ball is a bit darker as a liquid soap container tipped over and wasn't seen for a while. The... Read More

Q. I accidentally left a bottle of vinegar/water on my polished marble vanity and it caused some etching. Can I fix this?A. Essentially an etch is damage to the stone. If it isn't too severe (it's not so rough you can feel it with your... Read More

Q. Do you have any polishing compound for granite? I just installed new granite and in case I get any "etching" spots like I did on my marble when I spilled a can of soda on it I want to have something on hand. Would your marble polishing compound... Read More

Q. I have been told by my contractor (retirement home) that I can use marble tile for the counter tops in my kitchen. And, that it is up to me to 'seal' the tile & grout. Can you give me any information as to what to do & what to... Read More

Q. A plate from the microwave was placed on a polished brownish/black marble table top and left a whitish ring, its smooth to the touch...can it be repaired to remove the ring? A. It is possible to repair, but the question is whether you can do it... Read More

Q. I am building a new house and would like to use some type of stone for my kitchen countertops. Is marble or granite best? A. The short answer is granite. It is the most popular and is perhaps the best overall choice. However, both marble and... Read More

Q. My fireplace surround is a honey colored marble which has become stained black from what I assume is smoke/soot from building fires in it. These stains appear to be below the surface, that is to say that the marble retains its sheen and most of... Read More

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