Expert Answers in stone
Is Limestone Natural Stone Suitable for a Shower Application?
ANSWER – Limestone is commonly used in shower applications. Not all limestone are the same. There are ASTM material standards for each geological classification of natural stone that lists what the maximum or minimum physical…
Read MoreWhy did my Gray Stone turn Brown after sealing it, and how do remove it?
ANSWER – Depending on what type of sealer you applied, it can enhance the natural color of the stone. So perhaps the installed stone unsealed, or perhaps the sample that you originally selected, appeared to…
Read MoreHow can you determine the cause of Indent Fracturing in Natural Stone?
ANSWER – Indent fracturing in natural stone is due to some sort of shrinkage. It could be excessively thick thin-set and/or too wet and rich mortar. Also it could be due to the kind of underlying…
Read MoreWhat is causing the White Stain on my Granite Countertop and What can I do about it?
ANSWER – I assume you must have an Ubatuba granite counter top.
Many granite and other types of stone are treated at the processing plants with sealers or color enhancers or resins to stabilize or…
Read MoreWhat is the thickness tolerance for Engineered marble & quartz?
ANSWER – The standards for Quartz Stone or Engineered Stone, which is a man-made product that generally is made up of about 90% quartz with resin, are currently the same standards as for natural stone.
… Read MoreWhat sealer should on use on my new Travertine Deck?
Answer: There are sealers that will darken natural stone and give it a wet look that won’t make them more slippery. They are called penetrating enhancer sealers. They make the stone water resistant. There are surface…
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