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My bathroom marble floor is very slippery when I get out of the shower. Is there any treatment I can put on the floor to keep it from getting slippery?

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Although there are several coatings that will provide added slip resistance, there is, unfortunately, a trade-off. Coating the stone will increase maintenance requirements, but if safety is an issue, it’s worth considering. Contact a stone... Read More

Is granite more porous than marble?

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Yes, granite is more porous then marble. The pores in granite are generally much larger than marble and therefore will absorb more water. For this reason it is absolutely necessary to apply an impregnating sealer to granite. FYI Most people consider... Read More

I just completed polishing a granite floor. It turned out great except for one problem—the floor is very slippery. Is there any way I can make the floor less slippery?

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There are several treatments that can be applied to give the granite more slip resistance or you can apply an slip resistance acrylic coating. Slip resistance treatments contain hydrofluoric acid which etches the surface of the stone. The treatment... Read More

I have to restore an outdoor sign that is made of a black agglomerate marble, the sign is faded and is very gray. I performed a small test patch and I was successful at restoring the sign. The question I have is, what caused the agglomerate to fade a

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Agglomerate marbles are made of a combination of marble chips and a polyester resin. Polyester resins are very sensitive to ultraviolet light(UV) and therefore should not be used outdoors. To answer your question, yes, the marble will fade in a very... Read More

Does sealer make marble more porous over time?

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Q. My friend cleans houses for a living, she mentioned she has seen marble showers become porous with time. Is this due to having a sealant? A. Marble is a porous stone. Sealers can enhance stain resistance by filling the pores of the stone and... Read More

What can we do to make our front door steps less slippery?

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There are several options for making the steps less slippery. Option 1. The steps can be honed and the polish removed. The high-gloss shine will be gone, but the steps will be less slippery. This can be done by a qualified stone restoration... Read More

Should we use marble or granite for the floor and vanity top in our master bath?

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Q. Should we use marble or granite for the floor and vanity top in our master bath? A. First you need to determine how often and how heavily the bath will be used. Black marbles are typically soft, easily scratched and sensitive to acids. However,... Read More

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