cleaning Maintenance Wet Areas

How do I make my Mat Ceramic Tile Easier to Clean in a Shower?

 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…

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How can I prevent my marble from staining?

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…

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How to get rid of Mildew on Caulking?

ANSWER - It is not clear if you are saying whether the mildew reappeared on the cementitious grout or on the sealant.  I will assume you are saying it reappeared on the sealant. Mildew is a…

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Did storing under the house warp Travertine Stone Tiles?

ANSWER - To answer your question, I think if you have found the travertine tiles to be warped that it is likely due to the way they were stored under the house for over a…

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Maintenance selection Slip Resistance

How do I keep Icy Tile from being Slippery?

ANSWER - Tile can be slippery when wet or icy.  There are floor warming systems that could have been installed with the tile so you could keep ice from forming.  Depending on the construction of…

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What can I do to prevent mildew on grout on my shower floor?

ANSWER - The mildew on the surface of the shower floor is an indication that perhaps water is trapped in the shower pan and is not able to escape to the drain, assuming you have…

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cleaning Maintenance stone

Is there a way to restore travertine floor?

ANSWER - Yes, travertine and other natural stones can be restored by cleaning, filling voids, re-honing the surface, and sealing.  If the grout joints are…

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How can I restore my Marble Floor?

ANSWER - You should hire a qualified professional stone restoration company to clean, refinish and seal your marble floor . It will generally cost between $3 and $5 per square foot. Make sure you qualify…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cleaning Maintenance

My Tile Looks Dirty and Won't Come Clean

 ANSWER - There are many types of ceramic tile that have different physical properties and different limitations.  Not sure if your tile is glazed or unglazed or polished, or what the body type is of the…

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How should I care for my Flamed Granite?

ANSWER - If you want a true flamed granite, you definitely don't want to use a wax. It would not be as slip resistant, it would not allow the stone to breath, and it would…

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