Expert Answers in stone

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 cleaned, then…

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 no standard…

ANSWER – Granite is normally one of most durable natural stone and normally very resistant to climatic conditions.  Although today stone comes from all over the world in various…

ANSWER – Regarding your question on what to specifically take into consider for use of a marble or limestone in a Turkish Steam Room, it is difficult to be…

ANSWER – It is normally recommended to seal natural stone counter tops because it comes into contact with various chemicals and foods that can lead to staining. Particularly with more porous stones and for…

ANSWER – Industry standards don’t say that the slab stone for a countertop needs to be made from the same piece because usually one slab isn’t enough. Normally they will use slabs that come…

ANSWER – If the stone is bonded well to its substrate, then there is a high probability it will only come up in small pieces. 

If the stone isn’t bonded well the it might come…

ANSWER – Suggestions from Fred Hueston:

1. Clean the granite with acetone and apply a color enhancer. This will darken the stone but should keep the finger prints away.

2. Seal the stone with mineral oil…Mineral…

ANSWER – It is possible to adhere the travertine tiles directly to the steel. There is no need or value to use backer board in an application such as this. The steel has to be…

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…