Expert Answers in stone

ANSWER - Normally a neutral based detergent cleaner is the best to use with water. Change water frequently. Use a bristle scrub brush with an extended handle and then use a wet and dry vacuum…

ANSWER - It is possible to bond stone to a plastic laminate top if you use the appropriate type of thin-set adhesive. The laminate would have to be scarified in preparation for the tile installation.…

ANSWER - Countertops are to be flat within 1/8" in 10 feet. Transition joints from counter to wall or other material is to be 1/8" with a tolerance of +/- 1/64". Joint seams widths are…

ANSWER - I assume you have flamed granite, which is more difficult to clean due to its texture. Acid can only be used for removing cement based products and done very carefully or you can…

ANSWER - You can put some detergent in water and wash the stones with an appropriate bristle brush to remove the mildew. The stones can be installed damp, but not wet. As long as you…

ANSWER - Enhancers are sealers for relatively porous stones or tiles to give it somewhat of a wet look; not necessarily with a sheen finish. For stone it is important that it is a penetrating…

ANSWER - Stone that is freeze thaw stable can be used under the freezing conditions you mention. Normally that means the absorption rate of the stone should be 1% or less such as some granites,…

ANSWER - There is no such industry standard that grades granite with numbers like that.  Marble has a class A, B, C, D and that has nothing to do with granite. Without checking, Coast Green…

ANSWER - You can not install your travertine or any type of tile over a concrete foundation that has cracks without first fixing the problem. If it is simply shrinkage cracks that only move horizontally…

ANSWER - Color and look is very subjective. Then you need to consider performance based on physical properties. Unlike other materials that you specify for a project, stone is natural so you have to select…