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Is it safe to use a pressure washer on a marble wall? The wall is located outside a building?

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The use of a pressure washer on marble should be avoided. Pressure washing forces water into the pores of the stone and can cause the development of efflorescence. If you must use a pressure washer make sure that the operator is skilled. Do not use a... Read More

I was called to remove a heavy wax coating on a granite floor. I’ve discovered that the janitorial company has been stripping and waxing this floor for several years. The problem is the granite is developing small pits and appears to be falling

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The problem may be with the strippers that have been used. Many strippers have an alkaline pH and this can lead to the deposit of alkaline salts in the pores of the granite. If the stripper is not rinsed throughly and any stripper residue is left... Read More

Can a marble floor be flamed like a granite floor?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 678 0/5 (0 Vote)

No. Most marble, with the exception of certain limestones, cannot be flamed. The mineral make up of marble will not allow the surface to become flamed. Trying to do so will only burn the surface. FYI If you come across an unknown stone surface and it... Read More

My shower floor started yellowing right after it was installed. How do I get rid of this?

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 natural stone, iron oxide, rust, yellowing, stain removal, poultice, marble, shower 0 0 547 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a shower floor that has small stones of different colors and it is yellowing in 3 places. This started right after it was installed. Someone told me it was iron in water. How do I get rid of the yellowing? It's in the grout and on... Read More

Why is my brand new marble paver patio turning yellow?

Mon, Aug 17, 2020 yellow, marble, rust, stain, humidity 0 0 352 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I am having problems with my new marble paver Florida patio. The stone is turning yellow on the edges. I have some success with cleaning, but the yellow keeps returning, and it seems to come back a little worse each time. Thank you! A. The... Read More

How to Remove Vinegar Stain on Marble and Limestone

Tue, Jan 28, 2020 marble, limestone, vinegar, cleaning products, etching, poultice, stain removal 0 0 430 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I believe I have spill marks of vinegar and also some cleaning solution that stained my marble and limestone floors. I need help in which poultice to use. A. Marble and limestone are calcium-based stones, which means they are sensitive to acids... Read More

Recommendations for Removing White Marks on Kota Stone

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 white stains, etching, paint, dye, kota stone 0 0 346 5/5 (1 Vote)

Q. Dear Sir/Madam, i have laid kota stone on my all stairs and corrie doors. after installation of stone, there were few stains on the paints and concrete stain while laying stones. As we didnt know, how to clean the stone, we used thinner and acid... Read More

How to Remove White Build-up on Marble

Fri, Apr 7, 2017 marble, residue, efflorescence, calcium, stone 0 0 351 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have an (intentionally) distressed marble seat in my shower. After years of use, there is a build up of white on top of it. How do I get ride of it? Thanks. A. White residue on the top of stone can be attributed to several things. Ask... Read More

Reasons why white marble can turn yellow, and possible cures for the problem.

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Tue, Aug 11, 2015 White marble turns yellow; marble, natural stone, oxidation, crystallization 0 0 384 5/5 (1 Vote)

Q: Why did my beautiful white marble suddenly begin to turn yellow? A: Unfortunately, this problem is not uncommon. There are a number of causes for yellowing marble—and a number of possible cures. The most common culprit is iron, which... Read More

Grout has stained lueders limestone

Tue, Aug 3, 2010 limestone stains near grout lines, how to remove limestone staining 0 0 382 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We had a new lueders limestone fireplace surround installed. There are darker stripes on each side of all grout lines. Installer said grout was not acrylic, but grout did have some colorant. Stone has dried now three weeks and stains still present... Read More

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