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Marble / Granite Cleaning - Is it safe to use steam cleaner on marble shower walls / floors and granite countertops

Wed, Aug 18, 2010 steam cleaning marble shower 0 0 430 3.33/5 (3 Votes)

Q. Is it safe to use a steam cleaner on marble shower walls/floors and granite countertops? A. Under normal circumstances typical heavy duty steam cleaners are too high temp and are not recommended. Why? Because of thermal expansion and... Read More

We have been in our new house for three months and are starting to see cracks developing in the marble floor. The contractor told us these were “settling cracks.” Will this continue to be a problem? Can the cracks be repaired, or should we replace th

Fri, Jan 21, 2022 0 0 654 0/5 (0 Vote)

Settling cracks are common in newly constructed homes. These cracks may continue to develop for over a year. I would suggest replacing the tiles after approximately one year, or until the settling subsides. Be sure to purchase extra tiles—and... Read More