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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

Yes, it should work as long as the stain occurred after the stone was sealed. If the stain was present before the sealer was applied there is a good chance that the stain will be sealed into the stone making removal difficult. If this is the case the... Read More

Diamonds and bricks both work well on granite but the final results will depend on the skill of the operator. Generally bricks require the use of an Italian grinding machine and a much higher degree of skill than diamonds. Diamonds are much easier to... Read More

Yes, there are several chemicals now available that are as effective as methylene chloride. They are known as non-methylene chloride strippers or safety strippers. These alternative strippers work very well but are much slower than methylene chloride... Read More

Unfortunately there is no formula for how long each grit should be worked except that granite requires much longer to hone then marble. Generally one minute per square foot is a good starting point. However, some granites may take longer. It is not... Read More

Test patches should be large enough to give you a representative sample of the work. If you are going to hone and polish a floor I would use at least a four foot by four foot area. Avoid very small test areas. Also make sure your test patch is done... Read More

Yes, the brass will hone and polish just like the marble. Don’t be surprises if the brass strips are polished to a mirror shine. Brass will however leave a greenish color stain on the marble. If this occurs it will be necessary to poultice the... Read More

Q. Can you recommend a grinder/polisher that will work and has enough rpms for using MB-12? A. Most of our PROS use and recommend the Flex, Makita or Stonecare PRO Signature right angle grinder. Read More

The acid has etched your marble, which will now have to be polished or (possibly) honed. Depending on how deep the marble is etched it may require a heavy grinding. Perform a test in a small area to determine what grit diamond will be required. Make... Read More

Mildew can be difficult to remove from silicone caulking because it grows into the caulking. I suggest removing the caulking with a putty knife and replacing it with new caulk. If replacement is out of the question, you may want to try applying Soft... Read More