Expert Answers in stone

ANSWER - All stone or ceramic tile installations should have a grout joint for two basic reasons.  First reason is that tiles will vary in size to some degree and the grout joint allows the…

ANSWER - There is a lot of natural stone sold as granite that is not true granite.  Due to the large demand for stone today, stone that would not have been sold or used before is…

ANSWER - It appears the tile installers subjected the counter top to excessive movement during their tile installation.  The seam of the granite is a weak point so the force it was subjected to was…

ANSWER - I can’t really determine if your floor is sturdy enough for the Travertine tiles by your description.  If your floor isn’t sturdy enough it can be adjusted to be sturdier. The concern on…

ANSWER - I'm not sure what you mean by "my zoning officer has informed me that I am now over my impervious coverage for my property." Travertine is not an impervious stone rather it is…

ANSWER - Granite is an igneous natural stone (cooled slowly in the deep upper part of the Earth’s crust) that has very high physical properties and is considered very durable in most cases.  There are…

ANSWER - The easiest way to remove a cement film off flagstone or tile is using an acid if done correctly.  If there is thick excess grout on the flagstone then that should be scraped…

ANSWER - If your question is relative to a new stone tile being installed, then it isn't acceptable to have an inconsistent polish/finish.  There is…

ANSWER - Today with the huge demand for stone and the limited supply there are many degrees of variation and quality.  To add to the…

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…