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I tried polishing a green marble tile, I think it was called Taiwan green. The marble was shiny but it did not have the depth that most marbles have. Is there a technique I can use to get the depth and clarity?

Wed, Jan 19, 2022 0 0 681 0/5 (0 Vote)

Many green marbles will not have the depth of shine that other marbles have. The greens from Asia are some of these types. The surface will have a good shine but little clarity.Unfortunately there is not much that can be done to give the stone any... Read More

How should I clean my travertine shower floor?

Fri, Oct 8, 2021 clean, shower floor, soap scum, mildew, mold, travertine 0 0 348 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We have a tumbled travertine (unsealed) stone floor in our shower. I really need to know how to deep clean this floor, as it has gotten bad - a bit scummy, mildewy, and moldy. How should I clean my shower floor? Can you help? A. Keeping your... Read More

We have a stone building (circa 1900) that is in dire need of cleaning. What is the best time of year to schedule cleaning?

Sat, Sep 8, 2012 old stone building, time of year to clean 0 0 333 0/5 (0 Vote)

This will depend in which climate your building is located. If located in the northern hemisphere never schedule cleaning during the winter months since freezing temperature can cause the stone to spall. The best times are in late spring or early... Read More

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Stone Myths By Frederick M. Hueston www.stoneforensics.com Over the past 20years I have heard many stories about the reasons stone will fail, turn color, fade or what ever. Many of these stories are funny and almost all of them are just plain... Read More

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