Expert Answers in sealers

ANSWER – First of all let me give you some background info to consider.  Not all granite, or stones in general, are made equal by mother nature.   Being a natural material the physical properties can…

ANSWER – Normally a true polished granite is very resistant to abrasion.  So even if you used sanded grout, I don’t think it is likely that you scratch or abraded the granite surface.    There is…

ANSWER – The recommendations of most grout manufacturers is that use non-sanded grouts for grout joints less than 1/8’ wide, but can use it up to 1/8” wide.  Grout joints 1/8” up to ½” wide grout…

ANSWER – The color of the grout can greatly affect the appearance of the tile installation.   Using one color versus another can change the apparent color of the tile.

There are grout colorants available that…

ANSWER – 1×1 inch tiles might look great, but it doesn’t make a great surface to prepare food on.

The ideal solution, if practidal, is to install a granite slab countertop or soap stone countertop, which…

ANSWER – Looking at the data sheet for the Acrylic Concrete Sealer it isn’t clear whether it is a breathable sealer or not.

Non-breathable sealers can trap moisture within the tile that normally produces a…

ANSWER – I assume you have a class 1 sandstone which is the most absorbing and has the lower physical properties within the quartz geological classification.

This stone is suitable for many applications, including back yard…

Answer – There isn’t any easy solution to your need.

You have already sealed the travertine so it now doesn’t have much absorption to take a stain.

If you happen to find a sealer with a…

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 – If you use a latex in a dry set thin-set mortar rather than adding water to a modified thin-set mortar you will reduce the mineral content in the thin-set, but probably not significantly.  You…