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Fri, Sep 25, 2009 Travertine table remove scratches cracks scratched cracked vanity top tabletop stone polish 0 0 455 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Hi all, I would like to get a quote to fix a coffee table, pure travertine. The coffee table has a lot of scratches and cracks. The size of the travertine is 145cm length and 75cm width and 45mm thick. Please let me know how much it would cost to... Read More

How do you wax hone finished travertine floors?

Fri, Dec 26, 2008 travertine, waxing 0 0 356 5/5 (1 Vote)

Q. How do you wax hone finish travertine floors? A. We do not recommend waxing travertine floors or any other stone floor for the following reasons: Waxes are topical coatings which are much softer than the stone and will mar and scuff easily.... Read More

Will steel wool mess up the finish on my chrome fixtures?

Thu, Mar 1, 2007 Steel wool, chrome fixtures 0 0 343 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Will steel wool mess up the finish on my chrome fixtures? A. Play it safe and use something specific for cleaning chrome. Read More

I just had my honed travertine floors installed last week and I do not want a very glossy finish. How long does the enhancer last?

Thu, Mar 1, 2007 honed travertine, color enhancer 0 0 373 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I just had my travertine floors installed last week, is honed finished, but I do not want a very glossy finish. How long does the enhancer last?A. How long the color enhancer lasts depends on how much traffic it sees and how it is cleaned and... Read More

We have a polished travertine table where someone spilled salsa. We wiped it off right away but the finish has been dulled. What can we do to repair it?

Thu, Aug 21, 2008 etch removal, stain removal, travertine polishing 0 0 419 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We have a polished travertine table where someone spilled salsa. We wiped it off right away but the finish has been dulled. What can we do to repair it? A. What you are describing are not stains, they are acid etches. The stone has been... Read More

My technician has told me that after completing the routine maintenance then finishing off with mopping a marble tile floor on a hotel maintenance contract, there are streaks across it when it dries. We have tried several different cleaners, yet I al

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 584 0/5 (0 Vote)

The streaking may be caused by any one of a number of problems. The mop you are using may be dirty. Use a clean string mop and make a point of only using it for the marble floor. Wring the mop out several times as you clean the floor. Are you using... Read More

After I finished grinding a marble floor with a 120 grit I noticed that the is grout missing. Can I replace the missing grout without removing all the grout? How do I match the color of the existing grout?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 639 0/5 (0 Vote)

Yes, you can replace the missing grout. Be sure to use only unsanded grout . You will also need to wait 24 hours before proceeding with honing or you can wait until you have polished the floor and then replace the grout. Matching the color of the... Read More

Do I need to use special diamonds to refinish granite, can I use the same diamonds I use on marble?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 715 0/5 (0 Vote)

This will depend on what diamonds you purchase. There are special diamonds deigned for granite and there are companies who make diamonds that will work on both marble and granite. I have found that the special diamonds perform much better than the... Read More

Is it safe to use an acid to clean a flamed finish granite?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 747 0/5 (0 Vote)

All acids should be used with caution on any stone surfaces. Granite is one stone type where most acids will not harm it. However, stay away from hydrochloric acid (HCL). HCL can deposit salts in the granites pores if not rinsed throughly. I would... Read More

I tried feathering a marble floor by staying away from the edges but when I finished I had a cloudy halo along the edge. What did I do wrong?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 682 0/5 (0 Vote)

Simply, you did not feather properly. This halo is the result of not properly overlapping you steps or you did not overlap enough. You will need to overlap at least two inches on each grit. Proper planning is a must if you want to avoid this halo.... Read More

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