Old Sealers Removed from Slate Floor – Update
Here is an update from a customer who wanted to strip off old sealers from her slate floor. Original POST By Torin Dixon J. from Washington called and was desperate to get her slate looking better. She described having about 7-8 coatings applied over the years. I recommended R54 Stripper/Stain Remover and R55 Intensive Cleaner.…
Removing Rust Stains on Granite
It doesn’t happen often, but certain colors of granite can rust. The image attached is an extreme example, but depending on the exposure, some granite (and other stone types) can rust when exposed to moisture. I recently received a call from NY regarding a recent rust stain appearing on a grey granite. Granite being a…
White Film and Sealer Build Up on Slate Tiles
Removing old Sealers on Slate Tiles By Torin Dixon I had a customer call this week complaining about several problems with her Slate Tile floor and shower. She described how after about seven years, by the hands of different contractors and handymen, there were many layers of sealer on her slate. She described it as…
Cleaning and Polishing Marble Surfaces with Baking Soda?
By Torin Dixon info@stonecareonline.com We hear often from people suggesting various home remedies for cleaning and polishing marble countertops and floors. Some of the latest trends online is to “Polish Marble with Chalk” or Polish Marble with Baking Soda”. These ‘remedies’ are dubious at best, and can actually harm sensitive marble surfaces. Here’s Why: Chalk…
Sealing Granite – How Often?
September 15, 2020