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This is a difficult problem, since water is usually required to refinish marble, and water will warp the wood. But there are several options. First, consider refinishing the marble using dry abrasives, such as sanding screens; these will create dust,... Read More

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

Vinegar and water make a great cleaner for ceramic tile, but should never be used to clean marble. Do not use vinegar on marble! Vinegar contains acidic acid, which will dull the finish. If you should happen to use vinegar the marble should be... 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

That’s a difficult question to answer but generally you will need enough water to keep the diamonds from clogging with slurry and enough to keep them lubricated and cool. The amount of water will also depend on the grit size, the speed of the... Read More

The reason you require all the water is because your machine is too fast. Slow the machine down to the same speed as your floor buffer and you will require a lot less water. If your machine is not equipped with variable speed you can purchase a... Read More

Try using a solution of stone soap and warm water. Rinse several times and wipe dry with a terry cloth towel. This should remove the film. This procedure also works well on wood and Formica surfaces. CAUTION Many metal surfaces contain a lacquered... Read More

How can I prevent hard water spots in my polished granite shower? Hard water deposits can build up on polished granite in a shower, leaving behind an unsightly residue. Here are suggestions for preventing those hard water deposits. If you already... Read More

Q. I accidentally left a bottle of vinegar/water on my polished marble vanity and it caused some etching. Can I fix this? A. Essentially an etch is damage to the stone. If it isn't too severe (it's not so rough you can feel it with your... Read More

Q. How can one remove hard water deposits (probably from calcium) from granite (specifically Emerald Pearl)? A. We suggest that you first try a soap film remover. It will remove not only film, but hard water deposits without damaging the polished... Read More