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- What are those white dots on my white marble? Q. What are those white dots on my white marble? A. This article, by Frederick M. Hueston, Stone Forensics, provides the answer.Have you ever wondered what those white dots are on white marble? You sometimes see thousands of them in high-traf... Read More
- What is the best way to keep a white marble bathtub clean? Q. What is the best way to clean a white marble bathtub? What is the best way to keep it clean? What shampoos and soaps should be used by people in marble bathtubs? A. The shampoos, soaps, and cleaners you use can damage, stain, or diminish the a... Read More
- After a leak, how long will it take for darkened marble tiles to lighten up? Q. We had mosaic marble tiles installed in our bathroom about a month ago and recently noticed the tiles about 12 inches around the toilet were a darker gray color than the rest of the floor due to a leak in the wax seal when the toilet was replaced... Read More
- Should chemicals or sanding be used to remove marble discoloration caused by grout? Q. We grouted our beautifully installed marble backsplash with Mapei FA+ (color: rain) without sealing it first. It is now grey instead of white. Is there anything I can do to restore the tile to its natural color? I wonder how much the grout color p... Read More
- What causes spots and ring shaped marks on marble? Q. I have a marble table top with a problem, and I need to get some advice on what may have caused it. There are lots of spots plus a few ring shaped marks. The marks cannot be cleaned off. The table was delivered in pristine condition. Is it possibl... Read More
- Does sealer make marble more porous over time? Q. My friend cleans houses for a living, she mentioned she has seen marble showers become porous with time. Is this due to having a sealant? A. Marble is a porous stone. Sealers can enhance stain resistance by filling the pores of the stone and i... Read More
- Can you remove stains from marble floors in an entry way ? Q. Can you remove stains from marble floors in an entry way? The entrances has 36 tiles. The stain covers about about 10 tiles. We don't know what caused the stains, because they were here when we bought the house. We suspect it may be dog uri... Read More
- Why is my brand new marble paver patio turning yellow? Q. I am having problems with my new marble paver Florida patio. The stone is turning yellow on the edges. I have some success with cleaning, but the yellow keeps returning, and it seems to come back a little worse each time. Thank you! A. The st... Read More
- How do I remove stains and etching from my marble vanity? Q. How do I remove stains and etching from my marble vanity? It is polished marble. An area the size of a tennis ball is a bit darker as a liquid soap container tipped over and wasn't seen for a while. The surface feels the same as the counter.... Read More
- How to Remove Stains and Etching on a Marble Vanity Q. I have stains and etch damage on my marble vanity. Can I remove this myself or is this a job for a professional? An area the size of a tennis ball is a bit darker as a liquid soap container tipped over and wasn't seen for a while. The sur... Read More
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