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We are remodeling our kitchen and want to put in new counter tops. Which is better, marble or granite?

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Both granite and marble make excellent counter tops, depending on the counter’s intended use. Marble is sensitive to acids, which can make it difficult to keep polished in a kitchen. Granite, by contrast, is acid-resistant, and can make an... Read More

I just had my concrete pool deck acid-washed. One of the workers walked through the house and stepped on my marble floor, leaving footprints which won’t come off. What can I use to remove them?

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The acid has etched your marble, which will now have to be polished or (possibly) honed. Depending on how deep the marble is etched it may require a heavy grinding. Perform a test in a small area to determine what grit diamond will be required. Make... Read More

Is it all right to use a solution of vinegar and water on my marble floors? What about my ceramic tile?

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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

What’s the best way to clean grout off a newly installed marble floor without dulling the marble? All grout cleaners seem to contain acid.

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Several excellent grout cleaners are available from your stone care supplier that will not dull polished marble. Try a mild solution of bleach ; use a soft tooth brush to apply the solution to the grout joints and scrub lightly. TIP If the grout is... Read More

This has come up several times and I’d like to know what to tell my customers. Is it safe for my customers to use pine-type cleaners on their marble floors? How about a ceramic tile floor?

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Pine-type cleaners are not recommended for polished stone surfaces . They contain harsh chemicals that can etch the stone. However, they work well, and are safe to use, on ceramic tile. TIP Let your customers know that few grocery stores carry... Read More

What is the best way to clean mildew off of marble shower walls without dulling the shine? I have used soap-scum removers in the past, but they only dull the marble.

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There are several products on the market that will remove mildew from tile, but they will also etch any polished marble surface. I suggest the following technique: Dilute one cup of household bleach in one-half gallon of cold water; add several drops... Read More

After I finished grinding a marble floor with a 120 grit I noticed that the is grout missing. Can I replace the missing grout without removing all the grout? How do I match the color of the existing grout?

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Yes, you can replace the missing grout. Be sure to use only unsanded grout . You will also need to wait 24 hours before proceeding with honing or you can wait until you have polished the floor and then replace the grout. Matching the color of the... Read More

Can I stop at the 400 grit and polish granite like I do with marble?

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Unfortunately granite doesn’t react like marble. It will be necessary to proceed all the way to the last grit before polishing.Marble can be polished from the 400 grit due to the fact that it reacts with oxalic acid. Granite does not react with... Read More

I am working on a marble floor that has brass strip in place of the grout. Can I hone and polish this floor without removing the brass?

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Yes, the brass will hone and polish just like the marble. Don’t be surprises if the brass strips are polished to a mirror shine. Brass will however leave a greenish color stain on the marble. If this occurs it will be necessary to poultice the... Read More

Will onyx polish like marble or do I need to use a different procedure?

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Onyx is very similar to marble and will react similarly. It can be honed and polished just like marble. FYI Onyx can be identified by its translucent appearance with its veins running in a parallel pattern. Onyx is found mostly on countertops and in... Read More

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