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disinfect Granite

2010-05-06T13:30:00.002-07:00

Blue Pearl Granite is from Norway. This coarse grained blue Labrador has a dark blue-grayish background with glimmering light blue to dark green crystals which reflect light.There are many different varieties sold under different trade names. Examples of Blue Pearl Granite varieties : Marina Pearl, Blue Peart GT, Royal Blue TFV and TFMClean the granite surfaces with neutral, mild household

Granite Polishing Question Please Help!

2010-05-06T13:30:00.001-07:00

Dear Findstone.com, I am writing because I have granite countertops and a full wall backsplash in my kitchen recently installed and worked on. The installer albeit a handy-man grinded down the seams (two on the counters) and one across the backsplash near where the hood is located) with the diamond-pads, water and an electric grinder and worked up from 400 to 1300 grit paper (he might have also

disinfect Granite

2010-05-06T13:30:00.000-07:00

HI I love your website, so much info! I'm consideriing getting Blue Pearl for my kitchen. Can you tell me if it is granite or another stone? Also, being in a kitchen, how do you disinfect granite without ruining it? All in all, do you think Blue Pearl is good choice/ Thx John

Total Beginner and New Homeowner needs help with W

2010-05-05T13:30:00.004-07:00

Background: I recently purchased a newly finished condo conversion and as a first time home buyer I really did not know what I was getting into in terms of having white marble. I thought it was just very sleek looking but within the first month of living there realized that even water that was not dried up would leave stains, water marks, or even raised white residue? (sorry my best try at

Ubatuba spot polished dull

2010-05-05T13:30:00.003-07:00

Please read, what would you do if you had this happen to you? I have no luck =(So my granite counter top is finally installed. The only problem is that there is a crack in the sink cut out near the cabinet edge. The installer (Alvaro Lopez) told me that the crack happened during the elevator ride to my apartment. I'm not sure I believe him because I was there the whole time and the slab never hit

Used the wrong cleaner!

2010-05-05T13:30:00.002-07:00

I cleaned the travertine flooring in our bathroom tonight, and used the wrong cleaner. I sprayed the cleaner on the floor and after it sat for a few minutes, I mopped it up. Once it dried, there were dull spots everywhere the cleaner had landed when I sprayed. The texture of the floor is still smooth, but the shine is gone everywhere the cleaner was? Is there an easy fix for this? Maybe some sort

Unsealed slate cloudy/hazey after grouting

2010-05-05T13:30:00.001-07:00

Hi there, we recently had a backsplash installed in our kitchen - 1 inch natural stone tiles with a border of 2 inch multicolored slate. We have not sealed or applied anything to it. It looks a tad bit "hazey" or cloudy....from the grout? Wondering how to clean this off or what step to take next before sealing? I have read your website and wonder if a color-enhancer would be appropriate in

Total Beginner and New Homeowner needs help with W

2010-05-05T13:30:00.000-07:00

Totally frustrated with maintenance!

2010-05-04T13:30:00.004-07:00

We had Black Pearl granite countertops installed about a month ago. Our fabricator/installer said the stone was sealed. When asked about how to clean, or maintenance, he indicated just wipe with a dish cloth. Sounded simple enough. Well, now I have cloudiness around the sink area...where I do dishes, etc. So I go online to find out what to do about it and I am totally frustrated with the

Granite is Healthy Material for Home Application

2010-05-04T13:30:00.003-07:00

Granite has been quite popular and cost effective option for kitchen countertops. Off late, there has been an inherent confusion about the existing radiation levels in natural granite being used for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity , floor tiles etc. According to the Environmental Protection Agency website citing " Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can't see, smell

Nero Assoluto Black granite

2010-05-04T13:30:00.002-07:00

Hi, We recently installed black granite in our kitchen. We noticed two lighter strips at the front of the sink. I have tried acetone to remove the white strips, but it appear to make it only wider. The strangest part is the "hole" cutout for the sink does not have these marks on it at all. I am thinking of using a poutice (baby powder + acatone) or using methylne chloride, but I am concerned

Fireplace images

2010-05-04T13:30:00.001-07:00

Hi All I am a new member and I come from Jordan. Just to share with you , as many as 200 images of fireplace designs and images that I collected from various sites, beside lots of books, pdfs about Fireplace designs and building them! I personally find many of the images were helpful in selecting stone and the design. Thus I will appreciate any images and books if

Totally frustrated with maintenance!

2010-05-04T13:30:00.000-07:00

Most people like to keep it simple, I recommend windex and then buff well with clean towel.

Expectations from our fabricator

2010-05-03T13:30:00.004-07:00

We recently had a countertop (island and other areas) installed - cost us close to $5000. The fabricator sent us to a particular supplier. We selected delicatus with lots of veining, crystals and character for our countertop. The supplier showed it to us, but we did not notice or even know to run our hands over it to check for smoothness. Turns out it flakes in many places and if you rub

freeze-thaw

2010-05-03T13:30:00.003-07:00

I am a builder that has received specification to use salvaged limestone roof slates from the "Stonesfield" (UK) region and salvaged 4" limestone veneer from a building in the Bath (UK) area. The project is in south eastern Connecticut. Will the freeze-thaw cycle in my region prove too damaging to the limestone?<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

granite suppliers china or india

2010-05-03T13:30:00.002-07:00

hi i am looking at buying stone from china or india and was wondering if anybody could recommend a good seller it will mainly be headstones that i will be buying i am in contact with a crowd called astron global in india did anybody ever use them before clansa

grouting rustic 4 inch travertine

2010-05-03T13:30:00.001-07:00

I have just installed rough finished travertine tiles for a backsplash. I butted the tiles and it looks great without grout. Is there any reason I HAVE TO grout the tiles?

Delicatus - flaking

2010-05-03T13:30:00.000-07:00

We selected delicatus with lots of veining, crystals and character for our countertop. It flakes in many places and if you rub your hand over parts that are highly crystalized you could get a nice cut. We see it has been "filled" in areas where pitting occurred. We knew there were "fills" when we selected the slab, but didn't know there would be this flaking problem. Are there any

Soapstone as shower surround

2010-05-02T13:30:00.004-07:00

I have some soapstone panels that are roughly 39"x30"x1.5" (they weigh about 100 pounds). The design will be two panels high. Are there any precautions that I need to take to make sure they will not come tumbling down after the installation is complete? I've read on other sites where silicon is used to attach them to the wall. I am concerned that will not be enough to secure them properly.

seal or not to repair fissures

2010-05-02T13:30:00.003-07:00

After reading many of the posts I am confused. I do not know the type of "Granite." It is an orange and brown color and was in the kitchen when we purchased 4 years ago. Over time there are small areas of pits or fissures noted when you rub hand over counter. If I seal will it fill and smooth the counter again or harm the counter?????

Lapping Marble

2010-05-02T13:30:00.002-07:00

Hi I found this site while surfing the web and I'm hoping someone can help me. I have 3 pieces of scrap mable and I would like to lap them "perfectly flat" so I can use them to sharpen my wood chisels. What media would I use between them when lapping. I don't think they well need to be highly polished when finished. Thinks Nick

Coffee Brown "Granite" advice

2010-05-02T13:30:00.001-07:00

We are in the process of purchasing coffee brown "granite" for our kitchen countertops. Is there anything I need to know about it, i.e., should it be sealed or no sealing, daily care, etc. I'd like to start off on the right foot. I have been trying to search for any topics on coffee brown "granite" and have not been successful. Thanks for this informative forum !! I never knew there was so

rust stains on travertine shower wall

2010-05-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

im in the process of putting up travertine in my shower. i have well water with a high iron level and get rust stains in my shower now.what should i do to the travertine to keep it from being rust stained. do i need to seal it or....... thanks matt

Water stains in Azul Macaubas

2010-05-01T13:30:00.004-07:00

My stone fabricator/installer installed Azul Macaubas over a plywood rough deck with white latex caulk. The stone has dark spots at all of the caulk locations. We waited about 4 weeks for the spots to disappear, but only the ones getting sunlight lightened, and only slightly. We removed the slab from the island and the fabricator has been applying an acetone poultice and letting it sit in

Can Polished Black "Granite" be chemical free?

2010-05-01T13:30:00.003-07:00

I am looking to have Adelaide Black (aka Austral Black) installed to my folks' kitchen renovation, and would like to be able to steer well clear of any sealers, impregnators, colourants etc, for reasons of keeping to the natural properties of the stone, and not having to use any chemicals on the kitchen surface. I plan to go with a polished finish, which i am hoping will be good enough to repel