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  Efflorescence - Removal and Prevention   By Frederick M. Hueston www.stoneforensics.com The crystallization of soluble salts in Historic masonry causes severe deterioration of the substrate. This crystallization is called... Read More

Q. The installer of my granite countertop used a color enhancing and impregnating sealer.  I wish he would have asked if I wanted the deepened color. Is there any way to return the granite to the original color and then reseal with non enhancing... Read More

Q. Can you please provide some definition of Sealer for Stone?A. Excellent question! For starters, when referring to stone, the word sealer is wrong. Well, technically it is not, but the reason that it is wrong is because sealers for stone are... Read More

Q. I have a ring stain from a cleaning solvent can on my marble vanity. Is there a way to remove the ring and replace the shine? I have experience and the tools for sanding, painting, and buffing cars. I was going to try buffing it like car paint but... Read More

Q.  I have Ubatuba granite & it is filmy, looks dull & leaves water spots on it when I wipe it. How can I fix this? A. It is not the stone itself that is the problem but something on the surface of the stone. It may be a dish soap residue... Read More

What Impregnator is Supposed to Do Ideally, when impregnator is applied to stone, it penetrates into the pores of the stone. However, this isn’t always the case.  What Causes Impregnator to Bead Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of... Read More

Tips for Silicon Impregnator Application Proper silicon impregnator application is necessary for a variety of reasons. In this article, Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Surface Care Pros and owner of Stone Forensics provides tips for silicon... Read More

All sealers, both impregnators and coatings are designed to slow down the staining process. This does not mean that you can leave the spill on the stone indefinitely. It is always a good practice to clean the spill up as quickly as possible. Note:... Read More

When carpet is removed from terrazzo, it often leaves behind a large yellowed area the shape of the carpet. This is common problem with carpets that have jute or rubber backings. Moisture becomes trapped under the carpet and causes the dye in the... Read More

The yellowing and graying of certain Italian and Greek white marbles is a common problem that I see all over the country. There are several possible causes for this condition: Maintenance technique-Take a close look at your maintenance program. Are... Read More