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I have been hired to grind a green marble tile floor. The problem is that all the corners of the tiles are curled upward. Why did this happen and can I grind the tile without a problem.

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There is only one solution for this problem--replace the tiles. Some green marbles are very susceptible to curling when they are installed using a water based setting material. The installer should have used a water-less setting material such as... 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

We are installing 12 X 12 travertine in a bathroom. Can you recommend sealer and cleaning products?

Fri, Jun 13, 2008 travertine cleaning, travertine care, sealing travertine 0 0 343 1/5 (1 Vote)

Q. We are installing 12 X 12 travertine in a bathroom. Can you recommend sealer and cleaning products? A. Travertine is a great choice for your bathroom. I would like you to download and read our free Stone and Tile Care Guide. It will answer all of... Read More

Water-Based Impregnators: How to Remove Rainbow-Colored Film

Thu, Mar 9, 2023 rainbow film, thin-film interference, water-based impregnators 0 0 430 0/5 (0 Vote)

Why Water-Based Impregnators Leave a Remove Rainbow-Colored Film If your idea of fun as a kid was going outside with a bottle of bubble solution and a wand, it probably wasn’t long before you noticed a weird phenomenon where a swirling rainbow... Read More

We just sealed our marble tile with a water-based sealer. There is now a light, rainbow-like film on the surface of the tile. I have used every cleaner I could purchase to try get it off, but it won’t budge. Any suggestions?

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The sealer has left a hard silicone residue on the tile’s surface. To remove the excess silicone, the tile will have to be scrubbed with an abrasive cleaner. Several kitchen-type abrasive cleaners are available which will remove this film. If... Read More

How do I prevent water from leaking through the baseboard edges and down onto the first floor. There is a small space between the tile floor and the wall.

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The best way is to seal this space with silicone or acrylic caulking. Run a bead around the perimeter of the base. When you are done with the job the caulking should easily peel off or you can leave it in place. CAUTION If you use silicone caulking... Read More

What You Need to Know About Applying Coatings Over Silicon Impregnator

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 water-based coating, solvent-based coating, stone, silicon impregnator 0 0 867 0/5 (0 Vote)

What You Need to Know About Applying Coatings Over Silicon Impregnator The most important thing to do when applying coatings is to make sure you are able to achieve proper adhesion. Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Surface Care Pros and... Read More

What is the Solution for Hard Water Deposits in a Ceramic Tile Shower?

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 hard water deposits, ceramic tile, shower 0 1 440 0/5 (0 Vote)

What should you do about hard water deposits on your ceramic tile shower? Hard water deposits can build up on ceramic tile in a shower, leaving behind an unsightly residue. Here are suggestions for removing and preventing hard water deposits. NOTE:... Read More

How do I remove hard water spots from a polished granite shower wall?

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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

Suggestions for Speeding Drying Time Before Applying a Silicon Impregnator

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 drying time, silicon impregnator 0 0 488 0/5 (0 Vote)

How to Speed Drying Time Before Applying a Silicon Impregnator To ensure that an application of silicon impregnator inhibits staining and offers protection, it should be applied to stone that is dry. The problem is that stone restoration contractors... Read More

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