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I just completed polishing a granite floor. It turned out great except for one problem—the floor is very slippery. Is there any way I can make the floor less slippery?

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There are several treatments that can be applied to give the granite more slip resistance or you can apply an slip resistance acrylic coating. Slip resistance treatments contain hydrofluoric acid which etches the surface of the stone. The treatment... Read More

Why am I getting small holes opening up in red granite that I have honed and polished? The granite has a nice deep shine but has very small holes that give the surface an uneven appearance.

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When certain granites are honed, there is always a chance of removing some of the mica within the granite. Mica is a mineral found in some granites. The mica is composed of small flakes which easily flake out when honed. Unfortunately there is no... Read More

I have to restore an outdoor sign that is made of a black agglomerate marble, the sign is faded and is very gray. I performed a small test patch and I was successful at restoring the sign. The question I have is, what caused the agglomerate to fade a

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Agglomerate marbles are made of a combination of marble chips and a polyester resin. Polyester resins are very sensitive to ultraviolet light(UV) and therefore should not be used outdoors. To answer your question, yes, the marble will fade in a very... Read More

I just looked at a marble floor that had some type of a wax on it. There appears to be a blotchy appearance as if something is coming up from the marble and just under neath the wax. What is this?

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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

Can slate be polished like marble?

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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

I tried honing a marble vanity top and the surface of the top is powdering and I cannot seem to to get the shine back. What’s going on?

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Are you sure its a marble top? It sounds like you tried to hone a cultured marble top. Cultured marble may look like real marble but is actually a plastic resin that is coated with a very thin layer called a gel coat. If you try to hone cultured... Read More

Is it possible to polish a terrazzo floor like marble?

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Terrazzo is in fact a marble floor. Terrazzo is comprised of marble chips mixed with Portland cement and polishes just like a marble floor. Many terrazzo contractors hone the terrazzo to about a 80 or 120 grit and apply a wax coating. If you continue... Read More

I am having trouble polishing a travertine floor. I can get a good polish except for the fact that I have a lot of dull spots on the floor. Why is this and is there a way I can make the shine even across the surface?

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Travertine is a marble that has a lot of holes. These holes are filed at the factory with a colored Portland cement. When you polish the marble the fillers do not take a polish. This is why you get dull spots. The only way to eliminate the dull spots... Read More

How should I clean my travertine shower floor?

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Q. We have a tumbled travertine (unsealed) stone floor in our shower. I really need to know how to deep clean this floor, as it has gotten bad - a bit scummy, mildewy, and moldy. How should I clean my shower floor? Can you help? A. Keeping your... Read More

What causes spots and ring shaped marks on marble?

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Q. I have a marble table top with a problem, and I need to get some advice on what may have caused it. There are lots of spots plus a few ring shaped marks. The marks cannot be cleaned off. The table was delivered in pristine condition. Is it... Read More

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