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I am trying to fill a travertine floor with colored grout and am having trouble getting it to dry. I s there any thing I can add to the grout to get it dry faster?

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You bet. Creme of tartar can be added to the grout mixture which will make it dry faster. (That’s right, it is the same creme of tartar that you buy at the grocery store. ) TIP There are several pre-packaged mixtures that are designed to fill... Read More

We have Italian marble on the lobby floors in our commercial office buildings. Recently, we have noticed several problems: 1. Entire tiles are evenly discoloring yellow or grey and 2) Rust-like stains are appearing in an area near the door. What

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The yellowing and graying of certain Italian and Greek white marbles is a common problem that I see all over the country. There are several possible causes for this condition: Maintenance technique-Take a close look at your maintenance program. Are... Read More

What can we do to clean marble lobby floors in our various commercial buildings?

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Q. What can we do to clean marble lobby floors in our various commercial buildings? A. The yellowing and graying of certain Italian and Greek white marbles is a common problem that I see all over the world. There are several possible causes for... Read More

Suggestions for Speeding Drying Time Before Applying a Silicon Impregnator

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How to Speed Drying Time Before Applying a Silicon Impregnator To ensure that an application of silicon impregnator inhibits staining and offers protection, it should be applied to stone that is dry. The problem is that stone restoration contractors... Read More

Why a Poultice Needs to Dry Before Removal

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A stain removal poultice is designed to dry completely before it is removed. If the poultice does not dry out, it may not be able to effectively absorb and remove the stain. Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Surface Care Pros and Owner of... Read More

How to Speed the Drying Time of a Poultice

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But first, is it advisable to speed the dry time of a poultice? Before we speed the drying time of a poultice, we should first consider whether it would be advisable to do so. You should only speed up the drying time on a poultice if the poultice has... Read More

Why You Should Apply Impregnator to Stone When It's Dry

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The stone should be completely dry for the sealer to work at its best. If the stone is still wet the sealer will not penetrate areas were water is present and therefore that portion of the stone will be unsealed. If the stone has some moisture(damp),... Read More

I have been poulticing a stain on a red granite counter top using a clay poultice and a commercial degreaser. When I remove the poultice the area where the poultice was is very dark and does not seem to dry out and lighten. What causes this and how c

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This is a very common problem on granite. Granite is a very porous stone, more porous than most marble. Because of its porous nature, granite has the ability to retain a great deal of moisture. The dark area in this case may simply be excessive... Read More

Here’s a question my customer has asked and I don’t quite know how to answer. “Every time it rains, a blotchy light-and-dark stain appears on my granite sidewalk. If it stays dry for several weeks, it goes away. What is happening, and can

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Most granite is very absorbent, and will soak up a large quantity of water. What your customer is seeing is moisture in the granite, which can take anywhere from several days to several months to dry out. Once the granite dries apply a penetrating... Read More

What could be causing the musty smell in my brand new limestone laundry room?

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Q. We are building a new house in South Louisiana. We have a 4-inch concrete slab on the ground. Because we are in a flood zone, we had to build up. So, we have concrete piers and wooden beams that our house actually sits on. We then have 1 1/4"... Read More

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