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Sep 2, 2010, Sealing Polished Marble Floor & Shower

QUESTION: We just installed polished white carrara marble tiles on shower walls and shower floor. We performed the water test and it absorbed it in less

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Sep 1, 2010, Black Marble Polishing

QUESTION: Once you have removed scratches and etching, what do you use to give the marble that high gloss, glass look? ANSWER: Marble polishing is a confusing

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Sep 1, 2010, Siligranit Sink Maintenance

QUESTION: Are white siligranit sinks difficult to maintain? Do they stain and/or scratch easily? ANSWER: Siligranit sinks are relatively new and so far

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Aug 31, 2010, Granite Counter Top Maintenance: Complete Guide To Cleaning Granite Countertops

Confused about granite counter top maintenance and cleaning granite countertops? Learn these...

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Aug 30, 2010, Granite Sealer Chemical Odor Sensitivity

QUESTION: I am hypersensitive to chemical odours and I would dearly love to have a granite countertop. What are the sealers made of? Do they off -gas and

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Aug 28, 2010, Polish Marble: Marble Polishing Process

How to polish marble creates a lot of confusion. Does it require a chemical? A buffer? Learn about marble polishing and how to handle a marble repair

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Aug 28, 2010, Marble Stains: marble stain removal, granite, grout

Marble stains are rarely permanent, but regular cleaning methods won't work. Learn the correct marble stain removal techniques. Works for granite stains and grout stain removal too!

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Aug 26, 2010, Repair Marble Table Top Glass Rings

QUESTIONS: I have a large 8 seating dining table that I dont know if it is marble or granite. Everytime I place a glass of water on it the ring at the

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Aug 25, 2010, Marble Cleaning: How to Clean Marble Do's & Don'ts

Marble Cleaning Do's & Don'ts guide how to clean marble the right way. Avoid damage and unnecessary marble repair. Sealing, prevention, best marble cleaning products and more…

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Aug 25, 2010, Cleaning Marble Lamps

QUESTION: I have a pair of marble lamps, Ivory in color, and need to know how to clean them. They have become yellowed and blah looking. ANSWER: The

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