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No, slate does not polish very well. The only way to put any kind of shine on slate is to apply a coating. There are several brands of acrylic coatings designed for slate and other stone. Check with your local janitorial supply or one of the stone... Read More

You bet. Creme of tartar can be added to the grout mixture which will make it dry faster. (That’s right, it is the same creme of tartar that you buy at the grocery store. ) TIP There are several pre-packaged mixtures that are designed to fill... Read More

I am assuming that you are talking about burnishing a floor in speeds of 1500 rpm and higher. This is a typical maintenance procedure for certain types of floor finishes and is also used on stone flooring. I have not seen any articles or research on... Read More

Both the 175 and 300 rpm machine will get the job done, however it is being discovered that the faster speeds perform faster and do provide a better finish. Stay tuned, you may also start seeing machines faster than 300 being used for marble honing... Read More

Depending on how thick the urethane is you might be able to grind it off. Grinding can be difficult and can clog your abrasives. The best solution will be to chemically strip the tile. Use a stripper designed for removing polyurethane. Be careful... 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, you can use a creme instead of a powder. However, the cremes are usually designed for maintenance and not restorative polishing. Most craftsmen prefer the powders rather then the cremes. Give both a try and decide which works best for you. The... Read More

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

  Q. I have a shower floor that has small stones of different colors and it is yellowing in 3 places. This started right after it was installed. Someone told me it was iron in water. How do I get rid of the yellowing? It's in the grout and on... Read More

Q. We have a Silestone kitchen counter which has developed some "dulling" in a couple of areas. One was due to someone rubbing to hard with a slightly abrasive cloth and the others are due to the sun shining on the counter. Is there anything/anyone... Read More