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Can I use Travertine Tile over a Radiant Heated Floor, if not, what should I use?
ANSWER – As long as the tumbled travertine tile is installed correctly or a correctly installed radiant floor system, it should not be a problem.
Note that using a natural stone will require more maintenance…
Read MoreHow to Remove and Prevent Efflorescence from Coming Back?
ANSWER – Severe efflorescence is a symptom of an excessive moisture problem. Removing the efflorescence stain is treating the symptom rather than the problem.
Efflorescence is a mineral stain. Minerals are forms of salts that…
Read MoreHow can I clean the Grey Limestone Pebbles to remove the Brown Stain from Grouting?
ANSWER – There are different types of limestone. The low density limestones are porous and more susceptible to staining. Medium density limestones are less porous, and high density limestones are even less porous. All of…
Read MoreWhy do I now have Problems with my Limestone After it was Cleaned and Re-Sealed?
ANSWER – Refinishing or restoration of stone floors is a common maintenance process. There are many levels and degrees of what that might involve.
Typically the stone floor will be cleaned with cleaning solutions and…
Read MoreShould I use 100% Silicone Caulk Sealant or the Sanded Caulk Sealant?
ANSWER – The tile and stone industry standards require that an ASTM C920 sealant (caulk) is used for movement joints and transition joints between changing planes or materials. ASTM C920 are normally 100% silicone or…
Read MoreIs it better to install Travertine Stone over a Brick substrate instead of a Backer board Substrate?
ANSWER – If the existing brick facade is stable, then it would be better to install the travertine ledger stones over it. It should be a more structurally stable surface to adhere to. You will…
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