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How to Keep Travertine Floor Grout Lines Clean Professional contractors understand that the cleanliness of travertine grout lines can make or break the overall appearance of a travertine floor. Unfortunately, in many cases, dirty travertine grout... Read More

The likelihood of removing these stains is about the same as that of winning the lottery. I would suggest replacing them.TIP If replacement is out of the question you may want to try a solution of digestive enzyme to eliminate the urine odor.... Read More

At this time there is no process that can fully restore the glaze to a ceramic tile floor. The glaze on ceramic tile is achieved by baking the tile at very high temperatures which cannot be achieved after installation. There are, however, a number of... Read More

Q. Can Corian™ and cultured marble be treated like real marble? A. The daily care and cleaning of Corian™ and cultured marble are similar to that of natural marble, but professional repair and restoration methods are different. If your customer... 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

The condition you are describing is called compression cracking. It is caused by movement of the substrate to which the granite is attached. If the granite tile is set over a plywood floor supported by joists, movement in the floor may be responsible... Read More

There are several possible causes for the pitting. Improper cleaning chemicals and salt deposits can contribute to this condition. Depending on the severity of the pitting, replacement may be necessary. TIP Pitting of granite in this situation is... Read More

Your installer is correct. Most travertine contains many holes that are filled with a cement filler. The cement filler does not take a shine when polished—hence the dull spots. The floor you observed at the hotel has probably been coated with a... Read More

Diamonds are the most popular abrasive for honing marble but are not the only abrasive. Alternative abrasives are as follows:SCREENS screens are silicon carbide mesh that can be used dry or wet. The disadvantage with screens are that they wear very... Read More

Q. We are building a new house in South Louisiana. We have a 4-inch concrete slab on the ground. Because we are in a flood zone, we had to build up. So, we have concrete piers and wooden beams that our house actually sits on. We then have 1 1/4"... Read More