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Granite : Mixing old with new black absolute
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Author: trader889Subject: Mixing old with new black absolutePosted: 07 Dec 2009 at 4:00amI recently bought a demo kitchen that came with black absolute from India. The black absolute has already been sealed and has a dull, non shiny surface. The kitchen layout has been rearranged a bit and as such, I need to get a new piece of black absolute for one section. I found a piece that matches the pattern closely from a slab company, but the stone is already shiny and polished.Can the new stone be dulled to look like the old black absolute? Please note, the old and new stones will not be directly adjacent to each, it will be separated by the sink. The slab company also said that for the old stone they can only do an acetone wash because its already been sealed. It cannot be "repolished". Don't know if all this is true, but I would love to hear opinions. Obviously, I would like not to buy all new countertops. Thanks.
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General questions on all kinds of stones : Dilemna in stone selection
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Author: luggage strapsSubject: Dilemna in stone selectionPosted: 05 Dec 2009 at 4:18pmBetter ask the vendor itself. They only know the best one.
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General questions on all kinds of stones : Selecting a good fabricator
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Author: cayoung144Subject: Selecting a good fabricatorPosted: 04 Dec 2009 at 8:59pmI live in the Northern VA area and need a list of excellent installers in this area. Where/How can I obtain a list. My wife has gotten fixed on yellow bamboo, but I am having second thoughts about using this stone on the kitchen countertop. I want the advice of the installer I choose on this stone and how to care for it.
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Granite : Issues with China Granite
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Author: mike123Subject: Issues with China GranitePosted: 04 Dec 2009 at 2:55pmit happens chinese material might have some problemsEdited by findstone - 16 Dec 2009 at 12:38pm
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Water marks : Terracotta flooring
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Author: james1911Subject: Terracotta flooringPosted: 03 Dec 2009 at 6:10pmI would suggest taking the help of a professional Edited by findstone - 16 Dec 2009 at 12:29pm
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Travertine : Botched grout cleaning - help!
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Author: crdickeySubject: Botched grout cleaning - help!Posted: 02 Dec 2009 at 10:10pm I have 18" tiles throughout my entry way, dining room and kitchen area. They have antique edges with sanded grout, the grout lines are about 1/2" wide. I have about 700 sq. ft of tile. I just had my white grout cleaned and in several areas the grout was so dirty, they had to use an aggressive cleaner called Viper Venom Tile & Grout Cleaner. I am pleased that the grout came very clean. My problem is that the chemical appears to have etched the surface of the tile and now looks very dull. The chemical was sprayed on the whole surface of the tile then brush agitated in the grout lines. The scrubbing caused soap bubbles that sat on the surface for several minutes until the rinsing vacuum cleaned off the surface. These bubbles seem to have etched circles of various diameters into the surface of the tiles. You can only see it if looking at the tile at an angle with the light reflection from across the room. I think the PH of the cleaner was PH12. The floor tiles always had a dull / matte surface and the surface sheen seems the same. I have chair leg protectors on the charil legs, but when you slide them around, they seem to leave shinny marks. Have you any experience like this? Is there a cure besides the expense of honing the surface? I'd appreciate your reply.
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Marble Stains / Spots : Limestone in a shower
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Author: LindaYSubject: Limestone in a showerPosted: 02 Dec 2009 at 8:39am We have green limestone in a shower. Within 6 months, the tiles were discoloring and the surface looked like it had soap scum/residue on it. The tiles on the front of the threshold began showing signs of spalling and developed a scaly finish. The top of the threshold looked like it had been walked on so much that the surface was worn away and didn't look like the other tiles at all. The back of the threshold inside of the shower looks fine after I cleaned it with a poultice by Miracle. We have soft water which some have said could cause the spawling problem, but that doesn't explain the front of the threshold that doesn't get wet like inside of the shower. I have heard that green limestone or any limestone should not be used in a shower. We've had several restoration companies try to restore sample areas, but nothing has worked. Any ideas as to what may be the problem?
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Marble : Clean your carpet....
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Author: floormanSubject: Clean your carpet....Posted: 02 Dec 2009 at 8:17amPetreat your carpet with soap free detergent. The detergent should be a ph of around 7 as possible, then rinse extract with hot water. Any spots left in the carpet would be of solvent base. That can usually be removed with acetone put on a rag and then gently wipe the spots. Wine spills and things like gatorade, blood,ect will need some peroxide applied to it and dobbed up with a rag. After this all is completed spray treat carpet with scotch guard treatment. Blow dry if possible. Maintence should be to vacuum carpet traffic lanes a couple times a week if possible. Redo this process every 6 months.
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Marble : cracks in crema marfil counter
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Author: floormanSubject: cracks in crema marfil counterPosted: 02 Dec 2009 at 8:01amIf possible make your decision after he does the repair. If the repair is done correctly is should be sound for functionality, but you will see the repair and that may bother you. Tough situation.
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Marble Stains / Spots : A very, very sad day
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Author: floormanSubject: A very, very sad dayPosted: 02 Dec 2009 at 7:52amI got into the stone restoration 14 years ago and I have heard Maurizio name all these years, Everyone that knew stone would comment this man is the guru of the stone world. Maurizio believed everything must be done with perfection and integrity there where no other ways in his mind. Mr. Maurizio is and will always be missed.
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