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You are right. It will take forever to hone a wall with a three inch diamond. The fastest way is to attach a seven or eight inch drive pad to you hand machine and use a diamond that is at least that size or you can arrange three-three inch diamonds... Read More

Q. Is it safe to use a steam cleaner on marble shower walls/floors and granite countertops?   A. Under normal circumstances typical heavy duty steam cleaners are too high temp and are not recommended. Why? Because of thermal expansion and... Read More

Q. We are considering using a large format marble tile on a kitchen wall. The tile is 7 1/2" X 24" X 3/4". Is this size tile too heavy to use on a wall? Is special thinset needed? Currently the wall is lathe and plaster (100+ yr old home), should... Read More

This depends on several factors, including how often the shower is used and what type of sealer was originally applied. After identifying the product, refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations. If water is no longer beading on the shower... Read More

There are many on the market. But if your shower walls are marble, you will have to use caution in choosing the proper cleaner, since most soap scum removers are acidic. Do not use an acidic cleaner on marble walls! If the tile is ceramic or granite,... Read More

If the spots are light a #00 steel wool pad may remove them. Use the steel wool dry. If the deposits are heavy use a solution of sulfamic acid and water. Sulfamic acid is sold under the name of sulfamic acid crystals and is used for cleaning grout.... Read More

The best way to protect delicate surfaces such as these is to lean a section of stiff plexiglass or similar material up against the wall . These materials can be purchased in hardware and home centers in four by eight foot sheets. There is no need to... Read More

There are several materials that can be used. Plastic sheeting and drop cloths can be used. Several contractors I know use waxed butcher paper. There is also a material that has tape already attached to it and is available in a rolled dispenser. Any... Read More

Yes there is. You can polish a travertine wall with a solution of “charged water.” Charged water is a mixture of oxalic acid and water. Mix approximately one pound of oxalic acid to one gallon of water. Take this mixture and transfer it to a... Read More

Smoke stains can be difficult to remove, and may require the use of a poultice. There are several gel-type cleaners that will remove smoke stains; ask your stone supplier for a recommendation. The gel cleaners are brushed onto the surface and allowed... Read More