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How To Remove Oily Candle Wax Stain On Sandstone

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 sandstone, stain, candle wax, oily 0 0 356 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Hi. I have what appears to be an oily stain (which I think is from candle wax) on sandstone hearth. It's been there several years. Is there any hope of getting it out? I tried acetone and it did nothing. Any help for advice you can... Read More

Removing grease from sandstone countertop

Wed, Sep 12, 2018 stain removal, grease stain, sandstone 0 0 341 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We had a beige sandstone counter top installed for an outdoor kitchen. It is sanded smooth and was sealed with a sealer (don‘t know what kind just said Sealer on the can) about 3 coats. Some was spilled on our manufactured patio pavers which... Read More

How to Remove Sandstone Fireplace Caulk Stain

Wed, Oct 28, 2015 Sandstone, caulk on sandstone, Methylene Chloride, natural stone fireplace, stain on stone fireplace 0 0 354 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a sandstone fireplace from the 80s; the previous owners had a fireplace screen door on it and they caulked around the door onto the stone. I removed the fireplace screen door and caulk, but it left a stain that I can't remove. I have... Read More

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Mon, Oct 26, 2015 Stained sandstone, grout stain, grout cleaner 0 0 772 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Hi. I recently had a patio laid in natural sandstone and my builders used a cement coloring in the pointing. When wiping down with wet sponges, they have left stains on the sandstone. What do you recommend? Is there anything we can do? Builders... Read More

Where to locate Rainbow Sandstone

Sun, Jul 11, 2010 rainbow sandstone 0 0 301 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I am trying to learn more about Rainbow sandstone for a bathroom floor. We can get some tile that is 1" thick but I wonder if thinner sandstone is available, and is thinner okay to use? I only can find suppliers from India; very little on the... Read More

Customize Your Silicon Impregnator Application Methods

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 silicon impregnator, natural stone, porosity, finish 0 0 472 0/5 (0 Vote)

Customize Your Silicon Impregnator Application Methods Different types of natural stone have unique properties, so restoration and protection methods will vary from one stone to the next. When it comes to silicon impregnators, here’s what you... Read More

I used a stone cleaner that contains hydrofluoric acid on a polished granite and it etched the surface. I thought acid will not effect granite?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 645 0/5 (0 Vote)

Acids generally will not harm granite but hydrofluoric acid is the exception. Hydrofluoric acid will etch polished granite as well as glass. Never use HF on polished granite. Read MSDS and label directions. FYI Hydrofluoric acid is a common chemical... Read More

How to Remove an Etch Mark Caused by Lime Juice on Bluestone

Thu, May 16, 2019 lime juice, etch, Bluestone 0 0 353 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Some lime juice got spilled on my Bluestone table top and it left a big dull spot. Is there anything I can do to bring back the shine? A. Maybe. If the etch is severe (deep to the point that it looks and feels rough), then you will need to... Read More

How many applications of sealer are needed on granite or other porous stones?

Wed, Feb 28, 2007 granite, sealer 0 0 358 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I understand that some stones are more porous than others and one application of sealer/impregnator may not be enough. But how will I know?A. On granites, at least two applications of sealer are recommended, with at least two hours in between... Read More

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