ANSWER - I assume you have a natural stone hearth. Vinegar is an acid with a low pH. Some natural stones are more sensitive to acids than others. Acid sensitive stones can etch from being…
Answer: If you have glazed ceramic tile surface on your table and it has become rough, then I suspect that the body of the tile is very porous perhaps a Saltillo clay body? Glazed tile…
ANSWER - There are all types of glues, so what removes it just depends on the type of glue. Flagstone is a shape of a stone, not a geological classification of a stone. Some more…
ANSWER - Grout is a cementitious material so as the water evaporates from it solidifies. So it has probably caused some blockage in your drain by you pouring your grout in your sink. Cement…
ANSWER - The final color of the slate can be affected by many things. The kind of lighting will make a difference in terms of whether it is cool, warm or natural lighting. The color of…
ANSWER - Glazed tiles normally don't stain as they have a (glass like coating that is fired onto the surface of the clay body tile) surface that is impervious. Unless when you say glazed you mean…
ANSWER - I just wrote an article for the Construction Specifier that will be published in May 2013 that talks about this type of problem and potential causes. Key things to look at are: 1.…
ANSWER - I don't know if you have a mat glazed or unglazed ceramic tile on your shower walls, but either way, you can apply a penetrating sealer on the tile surface, which will act…
ANSWER - I am responding to your email below regarding the serious issues you have with your marble on board your yacht that include large areas of floors, sink tops, and walls. You indicate that…
