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A poultice will work best at temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not apply poultice below freezing temperatures. CAUTION Do not attempt to heat a poultice. Certain chemicals will ignite or explode when heated. Refer to the MSDS. Read More

Always use cold to warm water to mix a poultice. Certain chemicals will be become very reactive in hot water and can be dangerous. TIP Many chemicals when mixed with water will generate their own heat. For this reason never mix a poultice in a paper... Read More

Why Applying Silicon Impregnator to Wet Marble is a Bad Idea Stone restoration contractors who are ready to pack up and call it a day may be tempted to apply silicon impregnator before stone dries out. This is a bad idea, for several reasons.  Fred... Read More

How Stone Consolidants Work Exposure to wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations can take a toll on stone and masonry. Other environmental factors that can cause degradation include pollution, physical stresses like vibration, and exposure to acids,... Read More

Graffiti Removal Procedure for Stone, Masonry, and Tile Surfaces By Frederick M. Hueston, www.stoneforensics.com If your beautiful building, wall, or other surface has just become the unintended canvas for graffiti, your first reaction might be to... Read More

When you should clean an old stone building will depend on which climate your building is located in. If located in the northern hemisphere never schedule cleaning during the winter months, since freezing temperatures can cause the stone to spall.... Read More

There are several methods that can be used to remove spray paint from granite. Time is of the essence, the quicker you can remove the paint the less likely it will penetrate deeply into the stone. If the stone is polished, try scraping the paint... Read More

At this time there is no process that can fully restore the glaze to a ceramic tile floor. The glaze on ceramic tile is achieved by baking the tile at very high temperatures which cannot be achieved after installation. There are, however, a number of... Read More

As mentioned above, the recrystallization process does not like moisture. The floor needs to be dry before recrystallization isapplied. It may take at least 24 hours for the floor to dry depending on humidity and temperature. Purchase a moisture... Read More

This will depend in which climate your building is located. If located in the northern hemisphere never schedule cleaning during the winter months since freezing temperature can cause the stone to spall. The best times are in late spring or early... Read More