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Subject: black granite
Posted: 02 May 2008 at 2:25am

Steve:
Black Absolute is from South Africa. While the Indian Black Jet is Norite, the South African stone is part of the Gabbro group - probably Dolerite. However, if it is the real Black Absolute (lots of mislabeling with that, too) it will perform as the real Black Jet. Bot report absorbency rate between 0.05% to 0.15% (almost like glass).

They gave us a Care Kit to help with stains and sealing the Granite. Stain Stop is a good product to prevent stains etc

As I am sure you well know, the product you mentioned is an impegnator (penetrating sealer). It may be good at preventing stains on some other stones, but it is totally useless on black "granite". Nothing can penetrate black "granite" because it is too dense a stone (see information above). It is naturally stain-proof and, consequently, technically impossible to seal.
But I must make a little correction: the sealer was not totally useless. In fact, it helped the bottom line of its manufacturer and its distributor... ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 02:25:20 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1906&PID=4418#4418 Granite : black granite http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1906&PID=4417#4417 Author: Hetfield1
Subject: black granite
Posted: 01 May 2008 at 9:13pm

Is Black Jet the same as Absolute Black? We bought our Granite from www.agandm.co.uk which was great. They gave us a Care Kit to help with stains and sealing the Granite. Stain Stop is a good product to prevent stains etc]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 21:13:21 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1906&PID=4417#4417 Granite : granite tile grout http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4416#4416 Author: Maurizio
Subject: granite tile grout
Posted: 01 May 2008 at 2:00pm

candf:

Just about entirely wrong!
I was expecting a whopper and I was not disappointed!

Don't bother sealing your grout - not even with my own sealer MB-4. ]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 14:00:45 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4416#4416 General questions on all kinds of stones : stone mantels http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1910&PID=4415#4415 Author: raideralex1
Subject: stone mantels
Posted: 01 May 2008 at 10:36am

    Would marble or travertine make the best mantel for a fireplace from a strength standpoint. We have a very heavy clock that will possilby be held on the mantel that weighs almost 300 pounds. thank you]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 10:36:03 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1910&PID=4415#4415 Granite : granite tile grout http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4414#4414 Author: candf
Subject: granite tile grout
Posted: 01 May 2008 at 4:43am

I was told that because it is so porous that it would get mold easily and also stained easily if not sealed. Wrong?]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 04:43:41 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4414#4414 Granite : What is Blu Starlight granite? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1909&PID=4413#4413 Author: johnhunter44
Subject: What is Blu Starlight granite?
Posted: 01 May 2008 at 4:38am

    I have recently seen a color of granite counter tops at Home Depot in South Carolina, USA, that is called "Blu Starlight". I cannot find this color anywhere else. It is a Stonemark product, but I am trying to find out if there is a genuine name, as Home Depot has renamed some of their granite products from the true granite name to one of their own, such as Home Depot has the name "Saphire Jolie" on a product that everywhere else has as "Saphire Brown". Does anyone know why I cannot find this anywhere else? What is its "real" name? Is it a quality stone for countertops? Does it need sealing? Is it really granite? Thanks.]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 04:38:53 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1909&PID=4413#4413 Granite : Nightmare installation!!!!! http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1908&PID=4412#4412 Author: mebriggs
Subject: Nightmare installation!!!!!
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 10:52am

    I have been going through 3 weeks of a granite installation that has gone wrong from the beginning. They "finished" the job last week and now have to return because of the 12 problems that are wrong. My first question is....Are my seams on the backsplash suppose to meet up with the seams on the counter tops? They are 2 inches apart in 2 different places. It looks horrible and you notice it right when you walk into the kitchen. There are also huge chips in 5 different corners. How can this be fixed? Should it be replaced? One of the chips where my backsplash meets in a corner is so big I can fit my pinky finger in it. They had to level my cabinets out with plywood because they were almost an inch off now 2 of my biggest peices of granite are floating and you can press on them and they move. It is really bad. Also since they added the plywood my sink will not mount right. This was a job they were suppose to do and did not. My husband and I tried to do it ourselves but the mounts that we bought (which were the biggest) do not fit? Not only that, when they were removing my old countertops, one of my cabinets broke. I don't know weather it was built poorly or if they were being ruff and it was their fault. They said it was my problem and they couldn't help me. Also, my island is now shorter then the rest because they put that on before making sure the rest was level. I think that they should fix it and make it level with the rest. They should have removed everything first to check the leveling. They would have noticed it and could have raised my island to make it all even. Also when they were installing the rest last week they scratched my island badly. I read online that franite can only be scratched by a diamond or another peice of granite. Is this true? If so, it makes since. What a nightmare!! I think we could have done a better job at this then the company that did!!!!!!!!!!]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:52:25 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1908&PID=4412#4412 Granite : Granite Looks Scratched http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1902&PID=4411#4411 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Granite Looks Scratched
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 10:19am

Fernando:
Sorry for the delay, but i somehow missed your post.

What has the possible sealing got to do with the scratches? Get hold fo your fabricator and demand to have the issue solved. I can anticipate to you, however, that the solution of your problem does not come in a bottle.   ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:19:55 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1902&PID=4411#4411 Granite : granite tile grout http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4410#4410 Author: Maurizio
Subject: granite tile grout
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 10:16am

candf:

how would be the best way to seal the grout since I understand that would be important.

And why would it be so important to seal 1/16" unsanded grout?...

What did they tell you it would happen if you didn't?... Just curious: I hear some sort of idiotic wopper every single day, and I wouldn't want to miss the latest one!

Try to focus on the routine maintenance, which, as it should be intuitive, is vastly more important than some bs seal-a-mania. ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:16:32 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4410#4410 Granite : black granite http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1906&PID=4409#4409 Author: Maurizio
Subject: black granite
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 10:09am

Steve:

Have the failed samples been doctored or is our test too extreme


No test is "too extreme". Those slabs have been doctored - period.
As for the Black Jet from India, if it were the real thing you could leave muriatic acid sitting on it for a week and still remain unscathed. The sample of "Black Jet" you were given is obviosly mislabeled. What else is new?...

Go shop somehere else.

Can you imagine what would have happened if you didn't get the article?!...    ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:09:09 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1906&PID=4409#4409 Granite : Selection amba gold india? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1904&PID=4408#4408 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Selection amba gold india?
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 10:01am

Roth:
Have you selected your fabricator? That is real deciding factor in the whole "stone equation".
The test will tell you if the stone is suitable (at least by my own standards), but that doesn't mean that it will make you happy if the fabricator is some "Michelangelo".

I was actually reading here to find out how to maintain it daily and now am getting concerned regarding name brands, etc.

I don't understand your confusion. Just get the the best products available on planet Earth and be done with it!
Just click on the words, the right products ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:01:14 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1904&PID=4408#4408 Granite : granite tile grout http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4407#4407 Author: candf
Subject: granite tile grout
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 7:24am

Just started looking at having granite tile installed.  If my sample does pass the lemon test and I do not seal the tile, how would be the best way to seal the grout since I understand that would be important.]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:24:57 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1907&PID=4407#4407 Granite : black granite http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1906&PID=4406#4406 Author: stuffas
Subject: black granite
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 at 10:05pm

We want to buy a black granite worktop. We have downloaded your literature on how to buy and are following your instructions.
We have decided on black granite as your website recommends it as the best worktop for a busy kitchen and we expect our worktops to take a lot of abuse.
We have placed a piece of lemon on every sample of black granite we have been given and left for 12 hours.
All the samples now have lighter circles on them where the lemon was - some more obvious than others. The stone doesn't appear to have etched as the surface is still smooth and shiny.
Interesting enough, a few years several years ago, we picked up some samples of black granite. These have been left in our garden since then. When we applied the lemon test 1 of the samples passed.It is labeled as jet black, which some of the failed samples are also labeled as. Unfortunately we cannot remember where we got it from.
Have the failed samples been doctored or is our test too extreme - bearing in mind that it is quite likely that a piece of lemon, or something similar, could be left on our worktop for some time?
Please can you advise me on this topic.
Many thanks
Steve

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:05:28 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1906&PID=4406#4406 Granite : sink cutouts on granite countertops http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1905&PID=4405#4405 Author: seggy
Subject: sink cutouts on granite countertops
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 at 8:36pm

Thank you for the answers. Yes, I did leave out some important imformation and yes I am talking about stainless steel sink in the kitchen and cermaic in the bathrooms and the countertop material is granite, uba tuba. I didn't know until yesterday there were different options. I was thinking flush and the last time I talked to the fabricator he was thinking overhang. We are still in the talking stages so I can see we have some things to iron out. Is it difficult to caulk a flush edge and make it look good, is silicone the only material used or are there others? My counter will be 1 1/4" thick and are sinks recessed from the bottom so that the edge of the countertop around the sink isn't so thick. I don't want to ask the fabricator and look too stupid. 1 1/4" will make for a deep sink, my wife will have to stand on a stool to reach the bottom of the sink. Well thank again justin, dale ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:36:59 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1905&PID=4405#4405 Granite : sink cutouts on granite countertops http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1905&PID=4404#4404 Author: Brightwork
Subject: sink cutouts on granite countertops
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 at 10:51am

In some cases the answer to your question would only amount to personal preference. I assume that we all understand that you are speaking about the "undermount" style sink. Undermounts used in the "kitchen" typically are bound only by the customer's desire when it comes to the reveal/overhang decision (anywhere from an 1/8" to a 1/4" for the sink reveal cutout';- anything less than a 1/4" overhang usually appears flush mount, so" if you want a stronger stone presence you'll want a 1/4" to 1/2" of stone to extend beyond the sink wall.
all the undermounts will generally have a mating surface that spans the entire circumference; these will be at least 1" wide . Now, this the only real issue with your question. "What material is the sink made of?"
Stainless steel sinks work fine with or without overhang. Granite composite sinks and cast iron sinks as well; however, due to the greater gravity exerted on the last two I prefer to mount them with as much contact to the stone as possible. Even still though, if a customer wanted me to mount a 200 pound sink. I could do it for the right price. The circumstances really would'nt matter.
Then there is the bathroom vanities and your laundry/utility room basins. In most cases you'll find the mating area of these style sinks will have a rough, unfinished appearence compared to the actual interior face of the bowl. So in these instances, it would be undesirable to attempt mounting the sinks with any hole larger than one offering a flush mount. That is quite a challenge to fabricate without a cnc machine or a good deal of experience wielding diamond tools.
I'm the "boss" man's go-to guy. I know CNC and I know how to fabricate by hand. Either method, can produce perfect flush cutouts. Either way though, it's still desirable to the fabricator to use cut-outs that leave behind the material to create overhang. If for no other reason than leaving oneself breathing room to regroup in the event of a cutting error.
   Wow, seems like there is so much more to say, yet my hands are going to sleep. I hope this helps a little.]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:51:46 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1905&PID=4404#4404 Granite : sink cutouts on granite countertops http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1905&PID=4403#4403 Author: seggy
Subject: sink cutouts on granite countertops
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 at 8:54am

What is the best way to make the cutout for the sink in a granite countertop... Make it the same size of the sink so the sink and countertop are flush, make the cutout larger than the sink so there is a slight shelf where the sink and counter top meet or make the cutout smaller than the sink so there is a slight shelf of granite hanging over the edge of the sink?    ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:54:01 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1905&PID=4403#4403 Granite : Selection amba gold india? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1904&PID=4402#4402 Author: roth79
Subject: Selection amba gold india?
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 at 2:50am

    I am a new subscriber and have been reading till my eyes hurt. My lovely and I have been looking at numerous slabs in the west florida area, she found a granite she likes and I have not done any water or lemon tests to the sample, I have not got yet. It was Saturday and they couldnt cut me a piece till Monday (tomarrow). I have done a search and I did find amba white and it is from India. I dont want to screw up and settle on the first one she likes but I dont want to get something that will give me headaches later. This is my first Granite experience. I was actually reading here to find out how to maintain it daily and now am getting concerned regarding name brands, etc. Any advise would be great and appreciated. It is for a kitchen for counters.

Thanks,

Roth]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:50:34 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1904&PID=4402#4402 Limestone : Jerusalem Gold & Ramon Gold Limestone http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1903&PID=4401#4401 Author: planelement
Subject: Jerusalem Gold & Ramon Gold Limestone
Posted: 27 Apr 2008 at 9:40pm

I must be doing something wrong. This is the 3rd time I’ve posted this question. The 1st 2 times it’s shown up in the list under limestone. After about 24 hours, it disappears and says: “Error There are no posts in the database relating to this topic.” I’ve read here and on other websites that Jerusalem Gold is one of the few limestones that may be suitable for a shower wall. I’m unable to determine how Ramon Gold or Isis Gold compares. Is Ramon Gold a type of Jerusalem limestone? Could either of these be suitable without creating a maintenance nightmare? Thanks]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:40:07 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1903&PID=4401#4401 Granite : Juparana Classico http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4400#4400 Author: j. Thomas
Subject: Juparana Classico
Posted: 26 Apr 2008 at 4:31am

Trying to keep this question going. Isn't there anyone out there on this foum besides Maurizio?]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:31:56 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4400#4400 Granite : Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4399#4399 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites?
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 at 6:38pm

What difference does it make?
I have black galaxy for over 11 years in my own kitchen. But I could have chosen dozens of different stones just as good. On ther other hand, had I gotten a dog of a slab of Black Galaxy (eithor low-grade or doctored), I would certanly not be a happy camper, would I?
Forget about the stone now and select the fabricator first. If they're any good they will help you select the right slab.   ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:38:21 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4399#4399 Granite : Seaweed? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4398#4398 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Seaweed?
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 at 6:34pm

Hardness-wise are similar; EP is denser.    ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:34:28 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4398#4398 Granite : Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4397#4397 Author: adamlau
Subject: Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites?
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 at 7:12am

In that case, what three trade names of granite would you use on your countertop Smile ?]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:12:20 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4397#4397 Granite : Seaweed? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4396#4396 Author: adamlau
Subject: Seaweed?
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 at 7:10am

Would SG, or EP provide a harder, less porous surface?]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:10:07 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4396#4396 Granite : Granite Looks Scratched http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1902&PID=4395#4395 Author: fernando
Subject: Granite Looks Scratched
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 10:08pm

Hi,

I just had new granite countertops installed yesterday - Gallo Ornamental. They turned out are great. The only thing I notice is that when the sun hits the granite, the surface looks "scratched". THey have a beautifull shine on them and everything else looks fine. Is that normal? They almost look like "used" countertops to me. Does this granite need to be "sealed"?

Thanks,
Fernando]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:08:59 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1902&PID=4395#4395 Granite : Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4394#4394 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites?
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 5:17pm

Admalou:
Be realistic, please: there are over 2700 different stones traded as granite!
Howe much are you willing to pay for a list of the more durable?
Nobody is paying me a dime to help out here. ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:17:49 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4394#4394 Travertine : Should we choose travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1695&PID=4393#4393 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Should we choose travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 5:14pm

Adamlou:
Honed and filled is easier to maintain beucase ti does not show much etch-marks whne they occur. It is definitely the better choice for a shower stall.    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:14:55 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1695&PID=4393#4393 Limestone : POLISHED Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1599&PID=4392#4392 Author: Maurizio
Subject: POLISHED Travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 5:13pm

Adamlou:
By saying limestone you’re saying very little – if anything at all. There are many different (and I do mean different) kinds of limestone that span from dense and acceptable rocks, to limestone that will actually fall apart under running water or “powder” or “bleach” (all problems with no solution), and everything in between.
So which limestone do you have?
The average hardness of travertine is pretty much like the average hardness of marble. High in the scale by limestone standards, but not any harder than the hardest limestones.   ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:13:40 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1599&PID=4392#4392 General questions on all kinds of stones : Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4391#4391 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 5:10pm

Eugene:
We haven't had any luck with South Africa, so far. A couple of years ago a local bloke seemed to be interested at promoting our ITCS classes in SA, but then, all of a sudden, he disappeared from the face of the planet...

Should you be interested, we do have classes in Perth, WA, Australia at least a couple of times a year. (I personally did one last week!) The next one will be in October. Keep in mind that they are primarily classes (3-day) on stone restoration and maintenance, with lots of hands-on training.    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:10:55 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4391#4391 Granite : Durability of Mitered & Beveled Square Edge http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1900&PID=4390#4390 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Durability of Mitered & Beveled Square Edge
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 3:50pm

adamlolu:
The most problem-free type of edge is full-bullnose.
Anything else is more prone to chipping.    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:50:25 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1900&PID=4390#4390 Granite : Seaweed? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4389#4389 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Seaweed?
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 3:46pm

Adamlau:
Seaweed Green (SG) and Emrald Pearl (EP) are two totally different animals.

SG is of the Gneiss group (probably charnockite) and comes from India (Orissa).

EP comes from the village of Larvik in Norway and, as you already know, is alkaline feldspar syenite.    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:46:54 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4389#4389 Granite : Antique brown scratching http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1895&PID=4388#4388 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Antique brown scratching
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 3:40pm

Flick:
Only a close inspection on location by a bona fide stone restoration contractor could make a sure assessment of your problem.    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:40:55 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1895&PID=4388#4388 Travertine : Should we choose travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1695&PID=4387#4387 Author: adamlau
Subject: Should we choose travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:46pm


From a maintenance point of view, and for obvious reasons, [travertine] is much better honed and filled than its polished counterpart.

Why would a honed and filled travertine be better than polished travertine and which would you generally suggest for shower walls?]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:46:11 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1695&PID=4387#4387 Granite : Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4386#4386 Author: adamlau
Subject: Trade Names Of Most Durable Granites?
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:36pm

What are some of the more durable and dense, non-resinated granite trade names? What are some of the more durable and dense, resinated granite trade names? Not interested in appearances, simply the most durable of granite stones to install. ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:36:53 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1901&PID=4386#4386 Granite : Durability of Mitered & Beveled Square Edge http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1900&PID=4385#4385 Author: adamlau
Subject: Durability of Mitered & Beveled Square Edge
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:32pm

Is such a finish more prone to problems (assuming equivalent installation skills) than an OG, or bullnose finish?    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:32:12 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1900&PID=4385#4385 General questions on all kinds of stones : Oil Test? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1899&PID=4384#4384 Author: adamlau
Subject: Oil Test?
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:27pm

For the record, I did purchase "How to Shop for a Granite Countertop". But the document never explained why oil was used as a testing agent. Why is oil used?]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:27:42 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1899&PID=4384#4384 General questions on all kinds of stones : Hardness: Travertine vs Marble vs Limestone http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1898&PID=4383#4383 Author: adamlau
Subject: Hardness: Travertine vs Marble vs Limestone
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:25pm

In what order are they be placed in terms of hardness?    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:25:08 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1898&PID=4383#4383 Marble : Marble vs. Travertine Porosity http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1897&PID=4382#4382 Author: adamlau
Subject: Marble vs. Travertine Porosity
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:22pm

Should have kept reading through posts. Polished travertine appears to fit the bill best. I'll probably end up doing a shower stalls with minimally grouted, large porcelain tiles at the bottom and polished travertine at the top.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:22:30 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1897&PID=4382#4382 Marble : Marble vs. Travertine Porosity http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1897&PID=4381#4381 Author: adamlau
Subject: Marble vs. Travertine Porosity
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:14pm

Looking for a polished vanity countertop, but one with the least porosity. Would marble, or travertine best fit the bill?]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:14:47 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1897&PID=4381#4381 Granite : Seaweed? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4380#4380 Author: adamlau
Subject: Seaweed?
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:07pm

And what of Emerald Pearl (syenite) and its country of origin?]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:07:34 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4380#4380 Limestone : POLISHED Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1599&PID=4379#4379 Author: adamlau
Subject: POLISHED Travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 1:56pm

Originally posted by Maurizio

For precision's sake, travertine is a form of limestone.

Is travertine typically a harder form of limestone?
    ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:56:40 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1599&PID=4379#4379 Granite : Seaweed? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4378#4378 Author: adamlau
Subject: Seaweed?
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 1:52pm

Wondering what type of stone this was and its country of origin. Was hoping to contrast this with Emerald Pearl. Also, is either Seaweed, or Emerald Pearl typically resinated?]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:52:22 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1896&PID=4378#4378 General questions on all kinds of stones : Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4377#4377 Author: Eugene Spies
Subject: Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 12:14pm

ITCS Is their any like classes or coarses available in South Africa that I can extend my knowlage on these products.I`ll tell you why.
I bought a licence from Australia last year to make a cast product.www.antiquestone.net
It is very unique and a great product.I am now extending my line by importing marble and travertine to South Africa.To sell the stuff is easy but I also want to become a expert in the make up of the different stones.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:14:28 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4377#4377 General questions on all kinds of stones : Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4376#4376 Author: Eugene Spies
Subject: Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 12:07pm

One of my favorites was aguy telling me that a travertine tile is marble cut against the grain.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:07:47 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4376#4376 Granite : Antique brown scratching http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1895&PID=4375#4375 Author: Flick
Subject: Antique brown scratching
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 3:54am

We have just had an Antique Brown Granite worktop installed in our kitchen. We have noticed the worktop has scratches all over it, although it is smooth to touch? It looks as if someone has gone over it with sandpaper and scratched it every way possible. The Company who supplied and fitted it are saying it is natural makings??? I cannot understand how, as they are uniform scratches and are nothing like the natural makings you expect. Is it that the polishing process wasn't done properly?? ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:54:43 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1895&PID=4375#4375 Granite : Juparana Classico http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4374#4374 Author: j. Thomas
Subject: Juparana Classico
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 2:28am

Thanks Maurizio. I have two of your stone care products #5 and #13. They work GREAT!

Anyone else have information on Juparana Classico?]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:28:51 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4374#4374 General questions on all kinds of stones : Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4373#4373 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 1:48am

Eugene:
Oh, trust me, I would believe it. Actually, I would not believe you if you told me the opposite!

Welcome to the stone industry, where the only qualifications required to operate in it is being alive and pompous! ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:48:58 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4373#4373 General questions on all kinds of stones : Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4372#4372 Author: Eugene Spies
Subject: Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 11:27pm

Thank you Maurizio,You wont believe the rubbish poeple come up with when asked this question,Even so called experts selling these products.
Regards Eugene]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:27:11 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4372#4372 General questions on all kinds of stones : Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4371#4371 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 8:16pm

Eugene:
True geological marble is metamorphic calcareous or dolomitic limestone. Same chemical composition as the limestone it derives from, different physical characteristics consequent to the methamorphic process.
One school of though also includes serpentinite and ophicalcite in the classification of marble, but I personally prefer to keep them separated: their mineralogy is way too different.

That said, the vast majority of the stones traded as marble, whether calcareous or dolomitc in nature, are in fact either compact of micritic limestone. (Their current formation occurred without a metamporphic process.)

Travertine is a perculiar "animal" on its own and is chemical (clastic) limestone. It can be calcite or aragonite based. (Aragonite is chemically identical to calcite, but its crystalline structure is physically different. Just a little and inexplicable... whim of Mother Nature.)

As for the absorbency rate, marble in general is less absorbent (0.1% to 0.6%) than travertine (0.4% to 1.0%), but even travertine can hardly be defined as a very absorbent stone. What's more important is that the values of the absorbency rate are determined when the stone is in its rough, natural state. What's quite peculiar about travertine is that when its face gets processed (honed or polished) its pores virtually close and it becomes even less absorbent than marble.

So, while marble in general (average) can seldom be sealed when polished, in the case of polished travertine the sealing is impossible all the time. Only in a few instances when it is hone-finished can it take some sealer in. Actually, when you compare marble and travertine both hone-finished, like I said before, travertine is less absorbent than marble in real life terms.

Finally, I don't quite understand your mention of compressed marble dust. They mix marble dust with some resin (tyically epoxy) to make manmade materials that look like marble, but they have nothing to do with marble and limestone. ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:16:31 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4371#4371 Travertine : Travertine edges uneven http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1893&PID=4370#4370 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Travertine edges uneven
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 7:38pm

This is what happens when a boy tries to do a man's job, using a toy instead of a machine, and without having a clue to boot.
I teach 3-day grueling classes on stone restoration and maintenance, which of course includes the grinding of a stone floor. At the end of the 3 days we merely scratched the surface!

Your only option is to hire a bona fide stone restoration contractor who will grind, re-fill, hone and repolish your floor.
Now, you’d better watch out! I consider stone refinishing as the very pinnacle of all the activities related to stone from a professional point of view. Unfortunately, there are a lot of quacks on the loose out there! You already had one: don't go for a second!
How could you tell a champ from a chomp? Could you trust the recommendation of your local stone distributor, or contractor, or your interior decorator? Hardly!
I did write a very comprehensive article on how to select a bona fide stone restoration contractor, which will give you all the intelligence you need to make a competent choice.
(You may try Royal Services out of Encino, CA. I don't know if they service Orange county, but if they do you're in luck. Tell Don I sent you! ) ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:38:05 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1893&PID=4370#4370 Granite : Juparana Classico http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4369#4369 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Juparana Classico
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 7:11pm

J>:
I don't know for sure, but it is probably migmatite.
As for the rest of your question, I hope you will understand the true meaning of what I’m about to say. It appears to me that like most other inquirers at this stage you seem mostly interested in the type of “granite” and/or its physical characteristics. It’s human nature at work, I reckon...!
How about if I tell you that a certain stone is a good choice and then you get a low-grade slab? Trust me: the human factor is far more important than the stone itself and should be the only true deciding factor!
In an industry that’s virtually unregulated, how good and reputable the fabricator who’s is going to process the stone you’ll end up choosing is far more important than the stone itself. None of the horror stories that get posted in this very site stem from the stone itself: they all stem from the fabricator. That is why I seldom make final statements about any one particular stone. There may be differences within the same stone (and I’m not talking about looks, here!) from one bundle of slabs and the next. The slabs may have also been either “doctored” (which is bad), or “resined” (which could be good, but only to a certain extent) by the factory, which would make a big difference. Even more important, what’s a good stone in the hands of some “Michelangelo”?! And again: a reputable fabricator will only carry high-grade slabs, not some “special!”
I did write a very comprehensive article on “How to Shop for a Granite Kitchen Countertop” that will give you all the intelligence you need to venture yourself with confidence in the stone industry jungle!
      ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:11:57 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4369#4369 General questions on all kinds of stones : Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4368#4368 Author: Eugene Spies
Subject: Explanation Of Marble vs Travertine
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 4:40pm

   I`m trying to read up on the compositions of Marble vs Travertine.Their explanations are excatly the same??

Why is the one porous and the other not?
Does marble need to be sealed.?
Limestone is the basis of marble and travertine?
Pictures I see on the Web of marble designs.Is it marble dust that has been compressed into a shape or is it machined from a solid brock?]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:40:06 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1894&PID=4368#4368 Travertine : Travertine edges uneven http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1893&PID=4367#4367 Author: beachbum
Subject: Travertine edges uneven
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 12:38pm

I have done enough tile myself to do it as a pro, but this time for a major master bath remodel I decided to have my contractor's guy do it. When finished it looked great except for some uneven tiles where the edges were sharp. I asked the contractor to get the sharp edges off and his guy used a 4 inch stone polishing kit (4-step/grades of disks) on a polishing grinder, Now he tried to feather in the grinding about 3-4 inches into each 18 X 18 tile that was high. Now there are waves and rough spots where he might have ground at too high a speed or pressure. I fear we well not be able to get back the original honed and filled finish. This is a bathroom floor so I do not want a high gloss. Is there any correct tool to use to correct this? Does anyone know of a person who can do this in Orange County, Southern California?  Since we put in floor heater coils under the thinset, I am afraid to try to replace the travertine tiles. Any suggestions?]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:38:55 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1893&PID=4367#4367 Granite : Juparana Classico http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4366#4366 Author: j. Thomas
Subject: Juparana Classico
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 at 9:51pm

    We are considering Juparana Classico. Can anyone tell me whether it is in the Gneiss family or it belongs to some other group and whether it is prone to pits, fissures, or weak points? Any experience with Juparana Classico would be appreciated.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:51:24 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1892&PID=4366#4366 Marble : Verdi Marble Issues http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1886&PID=4361#4361 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Verdi Marble Issues
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 6:33pm

It's 100% myth.
Only certain greens will warp to a certain extent if water migrates from the bottom of the stone (slab or tile) through its core. A very unlikely event in a kitchen countertop. No matter what amount of water you will pour and let sit on the surface of the stone it will be unconsequential
That is, provided that you undertand that it will get, well... wet! ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:33:22 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1886&PID=4361#4361 Marble : Verdi Marble Issues http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1886&PID=4357#4357 Author: Allora6015
Subject: Verdi Marble Issues
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 6:49am

I was told that the verdi marble (retailer's name: Empress Green) we had selected for our kitchen would have "movement" and "bow" if it got wet. Has anybody ever heard this? Or was the salesperson just trying to talk us out of a buying a product from someone else and steer us to one that he carries?]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:49:21 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1886&PID=4357#4357 Granite : How to fix a "rub" stain on granite? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1884&PID=4356#4356 Author: Maurizio
Subject: How to fix a "rub" stain on granite?
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 5:07am

Let's start by saying that the plastic could not have removed any finish, because there's no finish on stone. Stone is polished mechanically by abrasion and friction, like gemstone, not by applying a finish onto it.

That said, if you have a residue of plastic you can remove the worst with a razor blade (no, it will not scratch the surface of the stone, not even if you try) and then finish the job with a paint stripper based on Methylene Chloride (available at any paint store). If instead you have what your wife feels are grooves (which I doubt), then only a proficient stone restoration contracotr could fix your problem by re-grinding the surface and then polish to match.    ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:07:48 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1884&PID=4356#4356 Granite : Installation nightmare http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1877&PID=4355#4355 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Installation nightmare
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 5:02am

Sorry for the delay but I missed your post.

Well, what do you expect me to say?
Have you selected that slab, or did the fabricator did that for you?
Those marks were there and generated in the factory, not at the fabrication shop (unless they messed around with your countertop for one reason or another).

No matter what, this is something that you have to work out with your fabricator/installeSorry, but there is not much that I can do from here.     ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:02:44 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1877&PID=4355#4355 Granite : Sandy texture after sealant - too much sealant? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1872&PID=4354#4354 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Sandy texture after sealant - too much sealant?
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 4:59am

Sorry for the dealy, but I totally missed your post.

Before you went out and buy the sealer, did you find out if your "granite" could be sealed at all?

Have you read the directions on the back of the bottle of the sealer? I guess not, because if you did you would have leraned that a sealer for stone is not a sealer, but an impregnator, and that no residue of the product must be left drying and curing on the surface of the stone. In fact, sealers for stone are all impregnators, which means that they are below-surface products.

What to do now?

Coll the Miracle company and ask them how to deal with the problem. Hopefully they have a stripper or something to remove their own product.

Now remember, it’s never too early to think about the proper maintenance of your stone. As it should be intuitive, the issue of what you’ll be doing day in and day out to your stone is vastly more important than the sealing (if and when possible and/or advisable) and it’s all too often neglected. As you can tell by reading many of this site’s postings, you’re not likely to get good information about it from your dealer or installer. Don’t become another statistic! Get the right intelligence by clicking on the following words, proper stone care


   ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:59:06 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1872&PID=4354#4354 General questions on all kinds of stones : Amadeus http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1871&PID=4353#4353 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Amadeus
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 4:53am

I hope you will understand the true meaning of what I’m about to say. It appears to me that like most other inquirers at this stage you seem mostly interested in the type of “granite” and/or its physical characteristics. It’s human nature at work, I reckon!:-) How about if I tell you that a certain stone is a good choice and then you get a low-grade slab? Trust me: the human factor is far more important than the stone itself and should be the only true deciding factor!
In an industry that’s virtually unregulated, how good and reputable the fabricator who’s is going to process the stone you’ll end up choosing is far more important than the stone itself. None of the horror stories that get posted in this very site stem from the stone itself: they all stem from the fabricator. That is why I seldom make final statements about any one particular stone. There may be differences within the same stone (and I’m not talking about looks, here!) from one bundle of slabs and the next. The slabs may have also been either “doctored” (which is bad), or “resined” (which could be good, but only to a certain extent) by the factory, which would make a big difference. Even more important, what’s a good stone in the hands of some “Michelangelo”?! And again: a reputable fabricator will only carry high-grade slabs, not some “special!”
I did write a very comprehensive article on “How to Shop for a Granite Kitchen Countertop” that will give you all the intelligence you need to venture yourself with confidence in the stone industry jungle!
   ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:53:51 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1871&PID=4353#4353 Granite : How to fix a "rub" stain on granite? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1884&PID=4351#4351 Author: mikejc
Subject: How to fix a "rub" stain on granite?
Posted: 19 Apr 2008 at 6:28am

Here is a photo of the marks... I had to keep the flash off or the direct light hides the marks...

I should mention that the wife thinks she can feel a slight dip when she runs her nail over it, though I cannot. I'm assuming I am correct in that plyable injection modeled plastic could not damage the real surface of the granite? Do they have a "top coat" of sorts that can be damaged?

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:28:27 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1884&PID=4351#4351 Granite : How to fix a "rub" stain on granite? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1884&PID=4350#4350 Author: mikejc
Subject: How to fix a "rub" stain on granite?
Posted: 18 Apr 2008 at 10:38pm

We experienced some damage to our uba tuba granite, and I'm hoping for some suggestions on repair.

A plastic box was placed on top, and was rubbed against the granite with force multiple times. While plastic obviously cannot scratch granite, it has left "rub marks" where the plastic had the most contact with the granite surface. I am asusming it rubbed off part of the finish, but none of my polishes, cleaners, etc have been able to restore the sheen to the spots.

I will try to get a photo added to the post showing the damage...

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:38:17 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1884&PID=4350#4350 Marble : Marble Restoration http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=486&PID=4344#4344 Author: marble4sky
Subject: Marble Restoration
Posted: 16 Apr 2008 at 5:26am

It depends what type of job they have done to your floors.
I would suggest they diamond grinded your floor if it had a lot of deep scratches. Then they symply crystalized your floor with a steel wool pad and crystalizer but they did not buff it out all the way.
It is hard to say when you don't see the floor but I would say everything is repairable you just have to know how to do it...
I am in Saint Louis MO if you closed enough to me may be i can take a look at your floor and recomend you something workfull...
]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:26:54 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=486&PID=4344#4344 Granite : Installation nightmare http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1877&PID=4343#4343 Author: poulinsj
Subject: Installation nightmare
Posted: 13 Apr 2008 at 5:47am

    We just had our kitchen remodeled and the guys came out to install the granite yesterday.

While i was in the kitchen i opened the blinds and when i saw the light hitting the bar i could see rough patches. It looks like swirly scratches and some spots are dull...esp in the lighter parts of the granite. It's not uniformly shiny and it looks hazy.

What can be done? I'm just not happy with it. I plan on letting the contractor know Monday, but i'm just so disappointed.]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:47:26 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1877&PID=4343#4343 Granite : Cracks in Granite Countertop http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1281&PID=4339#4339 Author: seekstone
Subject: Cracks in Granite Countertop
Posted: 10 Apr 2008 at 2:02pm

good article ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:02:39 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1281&PID=4339#4339 Granite : Sandy texture after sealant - too much sealant? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1872&PID=4336#4336 Author: mkopecko
Subject: Sandy texture after sealant - too much sealant?
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 at 8:30am

We bought new granite kitchen countertops that were installed this weekend. I applied one coat of Miracle Super Seal from Home Depot last night and another coat this morning. The countertops now have a rough, sandy texture and are not smooth at all. Did I apply too much sealant? How do I get rid of that sandy texture without ruining the granite?]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:30:52 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1872&PID=4336#4336 General questions on all kinds of stones : Amadeus http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1871&PID=4335#4335 Author: Bobo
Subject: Amadeus
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 at 6:25am

We are redoing our kitchen. We possibly may be interested in Amadeus. All I can discover is the stone is from Finland. Is a true granite? Is it susceptible to staining?

Thanks
 
Bobo
]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:25:31 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1871&PID=4335#4335 Water Stains : STAINED COQUINA http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1870&PID=4334#4334 Author: barbaraparm
Subject: STAINED COQUINA
Posted: 07 Apr 2008 at 9:03pm

     
COQUINA...16 hits and no one has any suggestions!!]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:03:55 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1870&PID=4334#4334 Granite : Kerala Tropical Green http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1867&PID=4333#4333 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Kerala Tropical Green
Posted: 06 Apr 2008 at 1:34am

I hope you will understand the true meaning of what I’m about to say. It appears to me that like most other inquirers at this stage you seem mostly interested in the type of “granite” and/or its physical characteristics. It’s human nature at work, I reckon! How about if I tell you that a certain stone is a good choice and then you get a low-grade slab? Trust me: the human factor is far more important than the stone itself and should be the only true deciding factor!
In an industry that’s virtually unregulated, how good and reputable the fabricator who’s is going to process the stone you’ll end up choosing is far more important than the stone itself. None of the horror stories that get posted in this very site stem from the stone itself: they all stem from the fabricator. That is why I seldom make final statements about any one particular stone. There may be differences within the same stone (and I’m not talking about looks, here!) from one bundle of slabs and the next. The slabs may have also been either “doctored” (which is bad), or “resined” (which could be good, but only to a certain extent) by the factory, which would make a big difference. Even more important, what’s a good stone in the hands of some “Michelangelo”?! And again: a reputable fabricator will only carry high-grade slabs, not some “special!”
I did write a very comprehensive article on “How to Shop for a Granite Kitchen Countertop” that will give you all the intelligence you need to venture yourself with confidence in the stone industry jungle!
      ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:34:50 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1867&PID=4333#4333 Marble : Marbel Hearth removal http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=4332#4332 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Marbel Hearth removal
Posted: 06 Apr 2008 at 1:32am

They get usually cemented to it.
I highly doubt that it will be poossible removing it without breaking it.    ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:32:08 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=4332#4332 Water Stains : STAINED COQUINA http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1870&PID=4331#4331 Author: barbaraparm
Subject: STAINED COQUINA
Posted: 06 Apr 2008 at 12:35am

I live in Northern Florida. The siding on my 11 yr. old house is Coquina. The siding is stained by hard water (rust) from the sprinklers. Even places where the water doesn't touch, the color looks very uneven. Is there anything I can use to clean the water spots off and make the whole house appear one color?? It's very noticeable. Thanking you in advance. Barbaraparm ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:35:06 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1870&PID=4331#4331 Marble : Marbel Hearth removal http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=4330#4330 Author: tmac
Subject: Marbel Hearth removal
Posted: 05 Apr 2008 at 8:51pm

I have a 20" x 74" marble hearth 3/4" thick on concrete slab flooring.
 
I am trying to remove it, but it will not move, I even chipped a small spot on the corner.  Are these glued to the floor?  I do not believe it is heavy weight that is keeping it from moving, I am pretty strong and using a lot of effort.
 
Any ideas would be great.
 
Thanks
]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:51:01 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=4330#4330 Granite : Kerala Tropical Green http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1867&PID=4328#4328 Author: SMGk
Subject: Kerala Tropical Green
Posted: 04 Apr 2008 at 1:56am

    First of all, this is a GREAT forum, thanks to all that help and share their advice.

I would like to enquire about a Granite Countertop that I would like to put in my kitchen. My original idea was Ubatuba, but now that I have seen Kerala Tropical Green, I am totally in love with it.

My questions are:
Is this a as hardy as Ubatuba?
Does this need to be sealed?
Would you recommend this for a kitchen counter top, in terms of withstanding stains, water, etc.

Many thanks.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:56:47 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1867&PID=4328#4328 Granite : Cloudy areas on new granite countertop http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1866&PID=4327#4327 Author: Anne265
Subject: Cloudy areas on new granite countertop
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 at 4:03pm

Here are some photos:

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:03:42 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1866&PID=4327#4327 Water Stains : granite installed now two-toned http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1802&PID=4326#4326 Author: beebers
Subject: granite installed now two-toned
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 at 3:53am

Your granite looks like New Caledonia.  We just had it installed in slab form in our kitchen.  It seems to have a problem absorbing water.  We've had the fabricator/installer back to reseal and it seems a little better but will still absorb water (and change to a darker tone) if a wet glass or other container is set on it for 15 minutes or so.  The water evaporates back out over a period of 20 or 30 minutes and it goes back to it's normal color.  I thought granite wasn not supposed to do this?!?  So far, the granite supplier and fabricator have not acted like it is a big deal.  I have a friend who works in the stone business and she thought that it should not be absorbing water and wondered if there was a better sealer out there for it.]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:53:55 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1802&PID=4326#4326 Granite : Cloudy areas on new granite countertop http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1866&PID=4325#4325 Author: Anne265
Subject: Cloudy areas on new granite countertop
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 at 2:58am

Hello,
We just had our granite countertops installed.  It looks great most of the time, but when the sun is low in the sky and hits the counter, very strange and noticeable cloudy areas in a swirly pattern appear on only one side of our peninsula.   You see a very pronounced straight line and it's cloudy on one side and fine on the other.   The rest of the day, you don't see anything amiss.  To me, it seems to be below the surface. 

How can I post pictures of it?  I would like to find out if anyone has seen it and knows what it is and whether or not it can be fixed.

Thanks!
]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:58:25 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1866&PID=4325#4325 Marble Stains / Spots : Fireplace marble - blistering http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4324#4324 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Fireplace marble - blistering
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 at 2:51am

Stone slabs a processed always the same way.    ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:51:29 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4324#4324 Marble Stains / Spots : Fireplace marble - blistering http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4323#4323 Author: sam0712
Subject: Fireplace marble - blistering
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 at 12:08am

Just to explain what I meant by prepared...

I meant how the raw, rough natural stone has been cut, finished, veneered and buffed into a flat smooth surface (well, not so flat now!)

In other words, if I got the marble from another place would they 'prepare' the marble in a different way, potentially with better results, or is it a single standard method of what process the raw material goes through.

Kind regards - SM]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:08:01 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4323#4323 Marble Stains / Spots : Fireplace marble - blistering http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4322#4322 Author: sam0712
Subject: Fireplace marble - blistering
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 at 12:00am

Many thanks once more, apologies for the question on whether limestone was still there - really did show my innocence!

I may try to get a picture of the fault uploaded within a few days, it's a strange looking bubbling effect. I have touched it when cold, and don't think it's the polish that's lifted from the marble, I believe it's the stone itself that has swelled in heat spots.

All the best, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to help me understand the problem.

SM]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:47 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4322#4322 Limestone : Questions re: accidental acid exposure, polish http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1865&PID=4321#4321 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Questions re: accidental acid exposure, polish
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 at 6:23pm

M.:

Wear and tear patternes are the summation of millions of little tiny scratches generated by foot traffic. Acid etchings are marks of corrosion.

Both are surface damages that are beyond any possible cleaning solution.

You do need professional help. Check the list of professionals at: http://www.marblecleaning.org/supporters.htm and see if there's someone in your neck of the woods. ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:23:16 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1865&PID=4321#4321 Limestone : Questions re: accidental acid exposure, polish http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1865&PID=4320#4320 Author: moonfics
Subject: Questions re: accidental acid exposure, polish
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 at 3:07am

- This morning I accidentally dripped 2 drops of C E Ferulic, an acidic dermatologic serum, on my polished limestone counter. These drops sat on the counter for about 2 minutes before being noticed. There are two dark circles and significant dullness where the drops landed. I tried flushing with water, but nothing has changed.

What is the correct remedy? How can I restore color and polish?

- I am interested in polishing my limestone to a glossy finish. My entire bathroom is outfitted with polished limestone, and areas of high traffic (sink area, shower, floor) are now significantly dull compared to other areas. I have been using MB Stone cleaners and sealants, but gloss cannot be restored.

Are there any commercial products I may use to restore gloss and polish? If not, please recommend a professional in the Chicago, IL area.


Thank you for your help!

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:07:00 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1865&PID=4320#4320 Marble Stains / Spots : Fireplace marble - blistering http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4319#4319 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Fireplace marble - blistering
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 at 2:22am

SM:

1) Would it make a difference if the marble was thicker?

I doubt it. Unless it were 5" thinck...

2) Would it make a difference if the marble was finished in a different polish?

Not one bit.

3) Approx how far should a 1 inch thick slab of marble be away from a naked flame in order to guarantee no blistering - I suppose it depends on the intensity of heat, so up to what temperature can marble handle before bubbling/cracking/blistering?

My (alleged) expertise doesn't expand into those kinds of specifications. Not to mention that not all marbles are the same

4) Is blistering a common result on marble - he says he's never come across it before??

I never heard of if before, either. Common? Certainly not. Impossible: your facts prove that it is not impossible

5) It appears that the blisters have a point centre, are approx 1/2 - 1 inch wide, does that sound like it hasn't been prepared correctly and that limestone may still be prevalant? (been doing a little research so forgive any innocent naiivety!)

Prepared correctly??... Prepared by whom? I really don't understand the question. Limestone still prevalent?? I sure hope so: marble is limestone! Metamorphic if you will, but still limestone. ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:22:53 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4319#4319 Marble Stains / Spots : Fireplace marble - blistering http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4318#4318 Author: sam0712
Subject: Fireplace marble - blistering
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 at 1:30am

Originally posted by Maurizio

SM:

Does it sound as if the marble is at fault, or a design fault?

Very definitely a design fault. There's simply too much heat transferred to that slab of stone.
Only soapstone could withstand such amount of heat, but the look it is quite different from marble.    


Thankyou Maurizio, you confirm what I feared most, that no matter what marble is used I'm always going to get cracking/blistering at the same proximity between marble slab and fire - approx 5-6 inches.

The shop supplier has stated that he's not seen it happen previously, and that 4 others of the same fire have been sold (1 other cracked). If he's telling me the truth, and that's a big IF, then the other fires have got to have some variance in their design.

I have no choice but to return to the supplier and ask for modification to the design or a refund.

If you could arm me with any other information I'd be grateful ie...
1) Would it make a difference if the marble was thicker?
2) Would it make a difference if the marble was finished in a different polish?
3) Approx how far should a 1 inch thick slab of marble be away from a naked flame in order to guarantee no blistering - I suppose it depends on the intensity of heat, so up to what temperature can marble handle before bubbling/cracking/blistering?
4) Is blistering a common result on marble - he says he's never come across it before??
5) It appears that the blisters have a point centre, are approx 1/2 - 1 inch wide, does that sound like it hasn't been prepared correctly and that limestone may still be prevalant? (been doing a little research so forgive any innocent naiivety!)

Many thanks again for any help provided.

SM


    ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:30:01 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4318#4318 Water Stains : Crema Marfil http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4317#4317 Author: loxclub
Subject: Crema Marfil
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 at 12:27am

Thank you again, Mr. Bertoli:
 
I will now work on the solution to solve the problem.  The reason I needed to establish cause is that the owner is holding our organization monetarily responsible for the replacement of the floor.
 
Thank you again so much!
]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:27:22 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4317#4317 Marble : Bianca Carrera Epoxy http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1864&PID=4316#4316 Author: nunoguerreiro
Subject: Bianca Carrera Epoxy
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 at 12:18am

That sounds like a good idea, I'll try that.
Thank you so much]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:18:14 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1864&PID=4316#4316 Water Stains : Crema Marfil http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4315#4315 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Crema Marfil
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 at 12:04am

Yes, it does look like efflorescence - though is rare on this kind of stone.
Regardless, the cause is the same as explained before and it is not by working on the consequence that you're going to solve the problem...    ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:04:31 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4315#4315 Water Stains : Crema Marfil http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4314#4314 Author: loxclub
Subject: Crema Marfil
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 11:21pm

Mr. Bertoli:
 
Thank you so much!  Here is a picture of what I am speaking of with a flashlight shown on it.  Please let me know if you still think it is not efflorescence.  I had the wrong terminology. Thank you again.
]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:21:24 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4314#4314 Limestone : Cleaning Aegean Limestone http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1861&PID=4313#4313 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Cleaning Aegean Limestone
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 10:30pm

We're still waiting for the pictures...    ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:30:17 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1861&PID=4313#4313 Marble : Bianca Carrera Epoxy http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1864&PID=4312#4312 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Bianca Carrera Epoxy
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 10:28pm

The best way to go about this and have a patch that looks as natural as possible is to mix marble dust with clear polyester glue (epoxy) in a proportion of at least 60% marble dust and 40% poly. You may want to use the flowing type if it gets too thick using the knife grade.
Once you mixed it thoroughly, play with the colors and then add the hardner. Apply it, let it cure, grind it flush and then polish to blend.    ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:28:14 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1864&PID=4312#4312 Marble Stains / Spots : Fireplace marble - blistering http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4311#4311 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Fireplace marble - blistering
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 10:23pm

SM:

Does it sound as if the marble is at fault, or a design fault?

Very definitely a design fault. There's simply too much heat transferred to that slab of stone.
Only soapstone could withstand such amount of heat, but the look it is quite different from marble.    ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:23:21 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4311#4311 Water Stains : Crema Marfil http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4310#4310 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Crema Marfil
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 9:56pm

Well, one thing is for sure: it is not etching. Etching appears like a same-color dull spot or ring. Never in a frame form.
Another thing is for sure: your cleaning lady has no fault, even though I don't approve the use of plain water to clean a floor. It will certainly not damage the floor, but it won't clean it much, either.

That said, Crema Marfil does not bleed efflorescence. However, you have an obvious situation where you have water under those tiles.
Where is this water coming from and finding its way under the tiles?
From here I can't tell, of course, but if for instance you see a concentrtation of these darker "picture framing" near the shower stall, the obvious conclusion would be that there's a leak in the shower pan that goes into the sublfoor. If it is near the toilet bowl, then maybe it's the wax seal that's not sealing properly. And so on.

Now that you know what it is, you do the probing...

And, while you're at it, get the right intelligence about stone care, and the right products, as well. ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:56:18 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4310#4310 Marble : Bianca Carrera Epoxy http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1864&PID=4309#4309 Author: nunoguerreiro
Subject: Bianca Carrera Epoxy
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 9:31pm

Hello everyone.  Does anyone knows an epoxy for bianca carrera (white marble).  I use the white with a bit of black to get the match as close as possible, but depending on the color of the marble or the size of the crack it looks too fake, I'm looking for a product that can give that crystalize effect to the epoxy.  I'm hoping theres a product out there for this.
Thank you in advance. Smile
]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:31:45 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1864&PID=4309#4309 Water Stains : Crema Marfil http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4308#4308 Author: loxclub
Subject: Crema Marfil
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 7:41pm

I am having a problem with a Crema Marfil floor in a master bathroom.  I have differing opinions from several experts.   I am a property manager at an exclusive community which provides housekeepers to clean our resident's homes.  The owners of the home think that my housekeeper caused damage to the floor by using some type of cleaner that etched the surface because the floor showed no discolorations from Feb 2007 to Dec 2007 until after my housekeeper washed the floor., we had cleaned there many times before the December cleaning, just to note.  The housekeeper insists she used plain water.  Some of the experts say that the floor is etched, while others say there is water underneath the tile causing effervesance.  One guy tasted the (very strange) substance on the floor and said that it was salty, therefore effervesance.  One guy said etching, polished it twice and the marks on the floor came back both times.  The marks are a darker color around the grout lines of each tile and in the cracks of the field of the tile.  Hopefully someone has had experience with this.  Please help! ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:41:53 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1863&PID=4308#4308 Marble Stains / Spots : Fireplace marble - blistering http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4307#4307 Author: sam0712
Subject: Fireplace marble - blistering
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 6:36pm

Hi - hope someone can offer advice.

9 months ago I purchased a beautiful fireplace in a light stone coloured marble with a maple wooden surround.

After the fireplace was first fitted, over a period of 2-3 weeks, we noticed a few bumps and knock sounds (similar to brick on brick sound) and was dismayed to see a patch of marble approx 8" x 8" directly where the heat transmitted most to the back panel of the fireplace had become spotted with what looked like blisters.

Under advice from the supplier, we kept using the fireplace to establish whether the problem grew (it didn't) or whether the blister spots discoloured (they did - turning a brownish hue). The marble also cracked in the middle.

I insisted on a replacement back panel, the supplier agreed and confirmed he had never seen marble behave that way and that it must have been a faulty panel.

I am disappointed to say that we recently had it replaced, left the fire off for 72 hours to ensure everything was settled, turned it on last night for an hour and when I turned it off I could see a re-appearance of the blister marks. It's only a matter of time before they crack and become discoloured also. I have not yet re-contacted the supplier, I'm privately dreading it as he's already had enough of my complaint.

In short, I feel the fire is too close to the back panel for the considerable heat it produces. Even after a 30mins of being switched off, I could not put the palm of my hand on the marble as it retained so much heat.

Has anyone come across this issue in the past? Is there a resolution? (I do not think it is possible to move the panel backwards due to the positioning of supply gas pipes and the chimney, nor is it possible to move the fire forwards more than 1/2 an inch).

Does it sound as if the marble is at fault, or a design fault? I know very little about stone in general and would very much welcome and appreciate any advice on what alternatives to suggest to the supplier - different stone, different finish, etc? I really don't want to change the aesthetics of the fireplace or the strength of it as it's a beautiful, powerful fire.

Many thanks - SM
]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:36:41 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1862&PID=4307#4307 Limestone : Cleaning Aegean Limestone http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1861&PID=4306#4306 Author: bbarnthouse
Subject: Cleaning Aegean Limestone
Posted: 30 Mar 2008 at 7:44pm

    What is the best method for cleaning/sealing a patio table made of Aegean Limestone? Thanks for any advice.]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:44:20 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1861&PID=4306#4306 Granite : Sales Pay Structure http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1860&PID=4305#4305 Author: curtisbaby21
Subject: Sales Pay Structure
Posted: 30 Mar 2008 at 4:37am

I just recently bought into a granite countertops company and currently they are paying the two salespeople by the hour. I would like to move them to a commission structure and am wandering how some of you currently pay your people. Thanks for your insight in advance. ]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:37:34 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1860&PID=4305#4305 Slate : Outdoor Slate Table? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1859&PID=4304#4304 Author: bbarnthouse
Subject: Outdoor Slate Table?
Posted: 29 Mar 2008 at 10:00pm

It seems I was a little hasty in my post the table top is Limestone not slate. I have the same questions?? I will try to post some pics later.]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:00:44 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1859&PID=4304#4304 Slate : Outdoor Slate Table? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1859&PID=4303#4303 Author: Maurizio
Subject: Outdoor Slate Table?
Posted: 29 Mar 2008 at 9:26pm

Bill:
Does it even need to be refinished?
What's on it now, if anything?
Why don;t you post a picture or two so that I can see what the problem is, if any?

To post a picture on our Question Board is as easy as 1-2-3! (Even a “computer illiterate” like me can do it!)
1.     Log on at: http://www.imageshack.us/, click on the boxed word “browse”. From the window that will open up go to the file in your computer where the picture that you want to post is; open it and double-click on the picture. After that, click on the box that says, “host it!” and wait for the unloading process to complete.
2.     A new page will open with a thumbnail of your photo on the right and several hotlinks on the upper left and lower left side. Click on the second one from the top, highlight it by clicking on it, and then, while keeping the “Ctrl” button pressed hit the button “C) (Ctrl + C). (Apparently nothing will happen; don’t panic and don’t try anything else!)
3.     Minimize the page, go to the position in the box with your post where you want to have the photo published, and then do Ctrl+V. This will paste in the code – DONE! When you will either preview or submit your post, the picture will appear on you text box after you hit either the preview or the submit button! Clicking on the thumbnail(s) will produce a full-size image.
It is that simple!
Should you wish to post another picture, click on the upload another image link that you will find in the top left corner of the page with the hot links.
    ]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:26:42 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1859&PID=4303#4303 Granite : when is a seam/piece required http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1858&PID=4302#4302 Author: Maurizio
Subject: when is a seam/piece required
Posted: 29 Mar 2008 at 9:19pm

Maribeth:

He also said that the epoxy glue he uses would make it stronger than the granite itself.

It must be some epoxy!...

And he never mentioned anything about "biscuits" right?...

Edited by findstone - 29 Mar 2008 at 9:22pm]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:19:51 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1858&PID=4302#4302 Slate : Outdoor Slate Table? http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1859&PID=4301#4301 Author: bbarnthouse
Subject: Outdoor Slate Table?
Posted: 29 Mar 2008 at 8:05pm

    I recently purchased a used patio set that includes a table with a 3/4" thick slate top. Can I refinish this? If so how, and should it be sealed with something? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Bill]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:05:07 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1859&PID=4301#4301 Granite : when is a seam/piece required http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1858&PID=4300#4300 Author: maribeth
Subject: when is a seam/piece required
Posted: 29 Mar 2008 at 2:34am

thanks for your speedy response.  our granite is called gold 'varennilli' or something, not really sure.  I didn't understand his explanations either and his last one stating that the granite would be fragile at the narrow points in front of and behind the sink made no sense to me but "who am I?", he should be the expert.  Additionally, if he truly cut the piece due to breaking issues, it should be a perfect match pattern-wise--which it isn't.  He also said that the epoxy glue he uses would make it stronger than the granite itself.  Don't know if I buy that one.  I feel bad but he shouldn't have cut it without letting me approve it first.   Glad I checked here first.   It will be awkward but he is going to have to start over.  ]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:34:37 UT http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1858&PID=4300#4300 Travertine | Cleaning Travertine | Maintainence of Travertine | Travertine Tiles | Travertine Floor | Travertine Marble | Travertine Flooring | Travertine Stone | 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