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My customer has asked “How do I clean around the fixtures on my marble vanity top?” What should I tell them?

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This has always presented a problem. If the marble adjacent to the fixtures is severely pitted, I would recommend hiring a plumber to remove the fixtures and then hire you to refinish the vanity. Once the marble has been refinished, let them know to... Read More

I have a new customer that just bought a house that has a beautiful marble floor. The floor has had several coats of wax applied to it. What is the best way to remove the old wax? Secondly, the customer says they want it to be re-waxed. Your thoughts

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Use Stonecare PRO Signature Stripper Degreaser for Marble. Always test the stripper in a small area to make sure there are no adverse effects. Chances are that when all the wax is removed, the marble will appear dull. Let your customer know that... Read More

Can I skip a grit when honing granite, and if I do will this affect the final polish?

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Do not skip any grits when honing granite. This is extremely important since the honing and polishing of granite relies on smoothing the stone. Each and every step is important and should not be skipped. If you do skip a step you may not achieve an... Read More

I tried honing and polishing a granite tile that had been sandblasted. When I polished, it had a spotting appearance. Did I do something wrong?

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No, you didn’t do anything wrong. When granite is sandblasted the force of the abrasive destroys the crystal structure of the granite. This is why you are seeing a blotchy appearance. Unfortunately the damage has been done and there is very... Read More

I have to polish a narrow strip of granite that runs as a border along side a strip of flamed granite. The polished granite strips are about six inches wide. How do I hone the polished granite without honing the flamed granite?

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The situation you describe is becoming increasingly popular. It seems designers and architects are mixing different finishes together making it very difficult to restore the polished portion. The only way to restore the polished granite without... 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

Does high speed burnishing of marble flooring cause any damage?

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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

I always seem to have trouble honing and polishing the marble along the baseboards. It is very time consuming honing and polishing with a hand machine. Is there an easier way?

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Blending the edges has always seemed to be a problem for marble refinishers. There are several methods that can make the job a little easier: Feathering- Most of the time the edges of a marble floor do not require any work. After all people do not... Read More

I accidentally splashed marble slurry on a stainless steel elevator door. I tried wiping it off with water and a neutral cleaner and when it dried there was still a film on it. Help?

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Try using a solution of stone soap and warm water. Rinse several times and wipe dry with a terry cloth towel. This should remove the film. This procedure also works well on wood and Formica surfaces. CAUTION Many metal surfaces contain a lacquered... Read More

Is a 300 rpm machine faster or better than a 175 rpm machine for honing and polishing marble?

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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

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