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Marble : repolishing grey and black marble
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Author: Antony ThomsanSubject: repolishing grey and black marblePosted: 15 Jan 2010 at 11:11amHi,Aidan Weisz is telling right. You should go with black marble. I think this is better option for you. Edited by findstone - 20 Jan 2010 at 1:45pm
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Granite : Granite stain from fake flowers
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Author: LazaroSubject: Granite stain from fake flowersPosted: 15 Jan 2010 at 4:07amHi to all and thank you in advance for your replies. My family and I have a big problem. A very dear family member has passed away and about 4 months ago we bought a memorial stone made of granite. Over the holidays my mother for the first time placed a set of fake flowers in the person's memory and a few days later our granite was stained red. We walked all over the cemetery and although many stones had fake flowers ours was the only one stained. Does anyone know what can cause this to happen? Do we have a defective piece of granite? I don't know much about granite but is there a sealer or some sort of protective cover that was not originally put on our piece? Thank you again.
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General questions on all kinds of stones : Cleaning Granite Countertops !
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Author: shunshunstoneSubject: Cleaning Granite Countertops !Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 11:40amThere are many people that are leery about purchasing a granite kitchen countertop because they do not know the proper way of cleaning granite countertops. Paying a great deal of money for an addition to the home, like granite countertops, can be scary for individuals that are unsure about how to care for the new addition to their homes, as there are many things that can be done by the inexperienced to ruin their new investment in their home. Before deciding to make a major expensive purchase for a home improvement project, such as installing granite countertops in the kitchen, it is important for the homeowner to know what will need to be done to clean and maintain the items that are installed in their home. Many individuals that are considering purchasing granite kitchen countertop believe that since the granite countertops are expensive, cleaning and maintaining the countertops will be expensive as well. The truth is that cleaning granite countertops is an easy and inexpensive maintenance process that will only take a few minutes of the homeowners time each time the countertop is cleaned. The items used can generally be found around the house or purchased at the local supermarket at minimal cost to the homeowner. Cleaning granite countertops should be done whenever needed and immediately after something has been spilled on the countertop to prevent staining. The easiest cleaning solution to use is a simple solution of non-abrasive soap and water, applied using a sponge or a soft cloth so that the finish of the countertop does not become scratched. If all of the water is not removed from the surface of the countertop, the water will dry and water spots will appear on the finish of the countertop but they can easily be removed by cleaning the countertop again. If the homeowner prefers, they can purchase a countertop cleaning solution from the manufacturer of the countertop to ensure that what they are using for cleaning granite countertops will not mar the surface of the countertop. These cleaning solutions are used by the manufacturer and the installers to clean the countertop properly after installation in the home to ensure that the countertop looks its best for the homeowners. The cleaning solutions are reasonably priced and a single bottle will last for a long period of time. In addition to cleaning granite countertops on a regular basis, the countertop will need to be resealed to keep the countertop looking beautiful and new. Resealing the countertop will need to be done every couple of years either by a trained professional or by the homeowner as a do it yourself project. The application of the sealant is important because it protects the stone from outside elements, allows the beauty of the stone to shine through, and provides a usable surface that is both durable and strong.Edited by findstone - 20 Jan 2010 at 1:53pm
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Travertine : Travertine as a bread stone?
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Author: jclarkeSubject: Travertine as a bread stone?Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 6:33am Well, got my own question answered. Do NOT use Travertine as a bread stone in the oven. You will get an after-taste that is hard to get rid of. Might be from how it is made? I read something about being from hot springs, mixture of limestone and other minerals? I saw in another part of these forums of someone being killed in a crash. From what I read, they were a key figure. My condolences to all of you who knew him, and to his family.
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Granite : Granite recommendations
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Author: resnikSubject: Granite recommendationsPosted: 14 Jan 2010 at 1:28amIm preparing to shop for granite for a kitchen island that is 11 feet long. It appears from what Ive read that I will have difficulty finding a continuous piece of stone of that dimension. Question 2 has to deal with the fact that I was hoping to purchase a piece of stone that was a work of art. Photos of Solarius, Lapidus Gold, and Louisa blue are the kinds of stones I was looking for. Would these be inappropriate as the veins are too porous? Thank you. Edited by findstone - 20 Jan 2010 at 1:47pm
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Travertine : travertine for bath / shower walls
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Author: Sharon KSubject: travertine for bath / shower wallsPosted: 13 Jan 2010 at 11:08pmOriginally posted by Mauriziodrjjw:Do you ship your products to Canada??No, we can't, sorry.As for the 18 x 18 outside the shower, the water exposure is much less so would you fill those as well?I sure would. IMO, the only time you can leave the holes in travertine open is when is installed outdoors, enclosed sunporch, etc.Filling it with matching sand-less grout will look just fine. Pretty much like factory filling, though a different material.I strongly urge you to use latex-modified grout and then mix it with latex again, instead of water like directed on the bag. It will make for a stronger and less absorbent fill. Hi !I've just visited this forum. Happy to get acquainted with you. Thanks.__________________Movies Online Free
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Travertine : Unwanted grout on Travertine surface
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Author: TLaughSubject: Unwanted grout on Travertine surfacePosted: 13 Jan 2010 at 10:29amJust installed Noce travertine in the Versaille pattern in the kitchen. Using unsanded grout, the spaces between each stone were filled as well as the pits on the surface. I am not happy with the visible grout on the SURFACE of the stone. I understand that larger pits should be filled to prevent spills from being unreachable to clean, but much of the beauty of the natural discolorations are lost. Two Questions... 1. What is the best way to remove the grout from the smaller pits on the surface? The stone has not been sealed yet. 2. Also are there any "enhancing" sealers?
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General questions on all kinds of stones : Can Engieered Quartz Stone be moulded in to curves
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Author: Stuartp21Subject: Can Engieered Quartz Stone be moulded in to curvesPosted: 13 Jan 2010 at 5:11amHi, I am interested in using quartz stone in my kitchen which I am currently re-designing. I have included a number of curves together with dropped edges of varying sizes which I would like to incorporate in to the final design. My question is whether quartz stone only comes in slab form or can it be molded into curves and other shapes? if so, what the process is to achieve this? Any advice would be gratefully received. Stuartp21
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Water Stains : absolute black and water stains
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Author: davidcoopperSubject: absolute black and water stainsPosted: 12 Jan 2010 at 3:06pmHi,I went into your problem I think this problem will be solved by using some lime juice on it which definitely cure your problem.Edited by findstone - 20 Jan 2010 at 1:41pm
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Travertine : travertine best stone for pool deck?
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Author: bmackiSubject: travertine best stone for pool deck?Posted: 12 Jan 2010 at 2:12pmI have just used travertine pavers on a concrete deck. I mounted them with morter and grouted the cracks. Seemed to work perfectly!
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