Expert Answers in stone
How Should I clean and maintain my Limestone flooring?
ANSWER – Normally all you need to clean limestone or other types of natural stone is a neutral based cleaner or detergent. It is recommended to purchase cleaners that are manufactured specifically for cleaning natural stone. There…
Read MoreWhat is Efflorescence and How to Avoid it?
ANSWER – Excessive efflorescence staining (generally a whitish substance) on stone, tiles, grout, or adjacent surfaces is a generally a symptom of an excessive moisture problem.
What has caused my marble tiles to Tent up from the floor?
ANSWER – When there is a problem it is generally not due to one deficiency, but rather due to multiple deficiencies.
Buckling marble tile or tenting marble tile is typically due to the marble is expanding…
Read MoreHow Long Should Concrete Cure before Installing Tile?
ANSWER – Generally speaking allowing the concrete to cure for 28 days allows it to achieve 90% cure and there is no significant shrinkage in the concrete after that in terms of installing ceramic tile over…
Read MoreWhat should I take into Consideration in Selecting a Granite for an Exterior Countertop?
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…
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