Articles Search Results

It sounds like moisture is trying to escape from the marble. This is a problem if a non breathable coating is placed on the marble. You will need to strip the coating off the floor and allow it to dry for several days. I would suggest polishing the... Read More

These terms can be quite confusing. Generally grinding is the removal of large amounts of material from the surface of the stone. Grinding would be performed to remove lippage and to flatten a floor. Grinding grits are typically 60 grit and below.... Read More

The color in all stone is derived from minerals and organic matter. For example red marbles are red due to the presences of iron. Green marble gets its color from a mineral called serpentine and so forth. There are several excellent books on rock and... Read More

Breccia is an Italian word for breach or broken pieces. When marble is formed deep in the earth it will sometimes be exposed to earthquakes, which will break the marble into many pieces. Over thousands of years the marble will glue itself back... Read More

It sounds like you may be using an improper cleaner in your mop water or you are using a dirty mop. Try switching to a daily cleaner specifically designed for marble flooring. Also make sure the mop is clean and that it is only used for the marble... Read More

Yes, it is. There are several different methods for polishing that do not use loose powders. One method is to use a polishing brick or a polishing pad. The polishing bricks are often called 5x bricks . If you decide to use these bricks you will need... Read More

The wavy pattern you are describing is usually caused by honing with diamonds that are too flexible. Most of the time there is a flexible cushion where the diamonds attach to the drive pad. The diamonds float over the floor and do not hone the floor... Read More

No, it doesn’t seem you are doing anything wrong. The possible problem is that the metal bond diamond has a rough edge. This is another common problem with some of the metal bond diamonds. When they cut the diamond at the factory, the edge is... Read More

Q. What is the best way to remove ivy and other vines from brick, stone, and masonry walls?  A. Ivy growing on the side of a home or building creates a feeling of warmth, reassurance, and interest, however the tendrils or aerial roots can grow into... Read More

Q. I have a Pietra Cardosa countertop, and one handprint sized area has turned almost white on the black counter top because of the spilling of a descaling chemical solution that I was using to clean an appliance. If you have any suggestions for how... Read More