Stone Care Solutions
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Worn, dull, scratched | Traffic patterns, construction | Hone and polish |
| Uneven tiles (lippage) | Poor installation, uneven floor settling | Grind floor flat with lippage tool |
| Dull, clouded spotting | Acid etching | Polish or Hone |
| Powder residue | Efflorescence | Allow floor to dry; buff off excess powder |
| Cracking | Poor installation / settling | Fill cracks or replace tiles |
| Holes and Pits | Naturally occurring, chemical damage | Fill with polyester resin or Portland cement |
| Spalling | Salt Crystallisation | Grind, hone, polish |
| White dots | Stuns/crystal fractures (high heels) | Hone, grind |
| Water rings/spots | Drinking glass, hard water | Hone & polish |
| Yellowing | Coating built up/iron oxidation | Strip and clean, polish and poultice |
| Swirls | Steel wool or buffing pads | Hone and polish |
| Sticky/Cloudy surface | Wax buildup, dirty mop, too much cleaner | Strip and clean, polish |
| Plastic, wavy shine | Crystalisation build up | Hone |
| Dimpled look (orange peel) | Polished with improper powder | Hone and polish |
| Warped tiles | Too much water during setting or refinishing | Hone and polish |
| Dull/Haloed edges | Poor feathering, blending or lippage | Grind or hone |
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Always consult a stone care professional for advise on maintaining or restoring natural stone.