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Marble and granite can certainly be mixed in various patterns on a floor. Different finishes, such as honed and polished, can also be mixed. While these combinations can be very attractive, their maintenance and eventual restoration must also be... Read More

Many brands of grout sealer are available for this purpose; most are easy to apply, but make sure the grout is first cleaned thoroughly. Grout sealers are available at most hardware and home supply centers. TIP Most of the silicone impregnators sold... Read More

Although there are several coatings that will provide added slip resistance, there is, unfortunately, a trade-off. Coating the stone will increase maintenance requirements, but if safety is an issue, it’s worth considering. Contact a stone... Read More

You can remove chewing gum by freezing it. Place ice cubes, or, if available, dry ice on top of the gum. The gum will freeze hard, and can easily be popped off the granite. You can also buy a product at your local janitorial supply called “gum... Read More

I would advise against it. Although these are excellent products for vinyl floors, most of them have a tendency to yellow and darken marble. If you must wax your floor, I would suggest that you contact a stone care supplier and purchase a product... Read More

Yes, you can darken the granite by applying a special darkening sealer. These are known as color enhances and can be purchased at stone equipment and maintenance suppliers. You can also use the mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Start... Read More

Yes, you can darken the granite by applying a special darkening sealer. These are known as color enhances and can be purchased at stone equipment and maintenance suppliers. You can also use the mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Start... Read More

Polishing black granite is very difficult and requires a lot of patience and is very time consuming. Here are several suggestions which should help: Make sure you are using a granite polishing compound.* Marble polishing powders will not work on... Read More

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

There are several companies who promote a two step recrystallization process. The first step uses the standard recrystallization chemical and then is followed by an application of a second chemical containing waxes which places a higher shine on the... Read More