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 Stone & Tile Restoration

Several weeks ago, our hot water heater developed a leak and flooded our kitchen floor. The floor is a white statuary marble, and it is starting to turn yellow. It is ten years old and we never had this problem until the flood. What’s happening

The problem you describe is very common with certain white marbles. Many marbles contain naturally occurring iron as part of their mineral make-up. When the stone is exposed to water for any length of time, its iron content begins to oxidize and turn... Read More

What is the difference between honing and grinding?

These terms can be quite confusing. Generally grinding is the removal of large amounts of material from the surface of the stone. Grinding would be performed to remove lippage and to flatten a floor. Grinding grits are typically 60 grit and below.... Read More

Does high speed burnishing of marble flooring cause any damage?

I am assuming that you are talking about burnishing a floor in speeds of 1500 rpm and higher. This is a typical maintenance procedure for certain types of floor finishes and is also used on stone flooring. I have not seen any articles or research on... Read More

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