Expert Answers in stone

ANSWER – We have investigated many projects throughout North America where there has been a water incident that allegedly caused damage to a natural stone. Many times there are no resultant damages, or the damages…

ANSWER – Installing stone over pine isn’t recommended because it isn’t a good material for achieving a reliable bond, and might have too much deflection. It is possible to bond the slate to the risers…

ANSWER – First of all, if your grout joints have turned moldy and the limestone is turning a rusty color then those are symptoms that the shower floor was not installed correctly.  Water is probably being…

ANSWER – The best way to clean soap scum and mildew from marble shower walls and floors is to use a cleaner designed for stone. Go to our website at www.CTaSC.com to Expert Answers…

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…

ANSWER – It is not recommended to put an epoxy coating over the surface of any stone. First because it traps in moisture and stone needs to breath to avoid deterioration. An epoxy coating will…

ANSWER – Most penetrating sealers today claim to make the stone or tile surface more slip resistant.  Years ago a lot of silicone based sealers were used that make the tile surface very slippery.  Slip resistance…

 ANSWER – If the red oak stain is an oil based stain then water by itself will not breakdown the stain.  Normally for oil-based stains you need to make a poultice with baking soda and water…

ANSWER – It is not unusual for stone to be damp when received as it is normally packaged damp and in air tight containers so it won’t be completely dry.

ANSWER – There are products for sealing and enhancing stone that are penetrating sealers and provides a somewhat matt finish. If you go to our website at www.CTaSC.com and from the left menu select Resources…