cleaning Expert Answers Maintenance Moisture Problems Stains stone Stone Restoration

How do I remove the brown stains on my granite countertop?

ANSWER - There are many different types of stains, so the trick is to try to determine what caused the stain, because if you know that, then you have a chance at figuring out how…

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How do I remove the Brownish Stain on our Granite Countertop?

ANSWER - There are many different types of stains, so the trick is to try to determine what caused the stain, because if you know that, then you have a chance at figuring out how…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cleaning Expert Answers Maintenance Moisture Problems Slip Resistance Vapor Barrier

Why does my ceramic tile floor feel tacky when it gets cold?

ANSWER - When the interior atmosphere is humid and warm, and the outdoor temperature is very cold, then the tile surface is relatively cold, and in effect it becomes the warm side of a vapor…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cleaning Expert Answers Maintenance Stains stone Wet Areas

Can the Stains on my Shower Tile Floor be Removed?

ANSWER - I saw the photo.  I couldn't zoom in to get a good look at the tile.  It looks to either be an unglazed porcelain or ceramic tile mosaic or it is a natural…

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How do I repair my polished granite floor that was stained by my dog's urine?

ANSWER - Urine is acidic.  Even though natural granite is very chemical resistant, if it is subjected to something acidic and it either isn't cleaned timely or properly, then it can etch the surface of…

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Why are my newly installed Travertine Tiles have a White Haze and Texture?

ANSWER - If your travertine was dark and rich before it was grouted and sealed, then it should be able to be returned to that condition since it is a natural stone the surface can be…

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How can I Polish my Marble Tile to get a good Shine?

ANSWER - Assuming when you say marble that it is a true calcium carbonate marble you can buy kits with diamond pads and a powder compound with water to re-polish a marble that has scratches…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cleaning Expert Answers Flood Leak

Could my Mexican Tile be damaged from water coming up through Grout Joints?

ANSWER - Whether or not the Mexican tile was installed correctly with properly placed movement joints the water coming up through your grout joints may or may not affect the performance of the tile.

The…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cleaning Expert Answers Flood Leak stone

Will a Water Flood Damage my Tile or Stone?

ANSWER - You are right in that if the tile or stone was installed correctly with properly placed movement joints that the flood should not affect the tile. * If the tile wasn’t installed correctly…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cleaning Expert Answers Maintenance Stains

How do I remove the Bleach Stain from my High Gloss Ceramic Tiles?

ANSWER - I will assume that you have a high gloss black glazed ceramic tile on your floor. High gloss black glazes on tiles are normally softer glazes that will scratch easy and etch easy.…

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