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Does high speed burnishing of marble flooring cause any damage?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 1169 0/5 (0 Vote)

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?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 619 0/5 (0 Vote)

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?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 675 0/5 (0 Vote)

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?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 725 0/5 (0 Vote)

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

I have a white marble floor that has been coated with a polyurethane -- the same type that is applied to wood floors. What is the best method to remove the urethane? Can I grind it off or will I need to use a stripper of some sort?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 570 0/5 (0 Vote)

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

Can a marble floor be flamed like a granite floor?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 678 0/5 (0 Vote)

No. Most marble, with the exception of certain limestones, cannot be flamed. The mineral make up of marble will not allow the surface to become flamed. Trying to do so will only burn the surface. FYI If you come across an unknown stone surface and it... Read More

I spilled a chemical on my Pietra Cardosa countertop, causing it to turn white. How do I restore the color?

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 Pietra Cardosa, etch damage 0 0 404 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have a Pietra Cardosa countertop, and one handprint sized area has turned almost white on the black counter top because of the spilling of a descaling chemical solution that I was using to clean an appliance. If you have any suggestions for how... Read More

Should chemicals or sanding be used to remove marble discoloration caused by grout?

Fri, Jun 17, 2022 marble, grout, discoloration, chemicals 0 0 342 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We grouted our beautifully installed marble backsplash with Mapei FA+ (color: rain) without sealing it first. It is now grey instead of white. Is there anything I can do to restore the tile to its natural color? I wonder how much the grout color... Read More

Does travertine pool coping need to be sealed? Can it be dyed?

Mon, Aug 16, 2021 travertine, pool coping, stone sealer, dye, color enhancing sealer 0 0 483 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Does travertine pool coping need to be sealed? Can it be dyed? We are not really loving our new travertine pool coping. We love the material but not the color. The stone has a honed finish. We were thinking about putting some kind of dye into�... Read More

How do we clean white spots from bird droppings on colored concrete?

Mon, Aug 16, 2021 bird droppings, bird poo, stain, concrete, tile 0 0 309 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. How do we clean white spots from bird droppings on colored concrete? We have a church under construction with tiles on the floor. Windows hadn't been put in yet, and birds came in. The tiles are left stained white from the droppings.�... Read More

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