Guides
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Stone dust on site: protecting your family and the workers
Dry-cutting granite, quartz and many stones inside a house releases fine silica dust that is harmful to breathe.…
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Stone shower floors: slope, grip and drainage
A stone shower floor must drain fast and stay safe underfoot. How much slope, which finishes grip, linear…
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How to seal marble and granite yourself, step by step
The water-drop test tells you whether your stone needs sealing. Then the right sealer, the right method, and…
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A cracked stone tile: repair it or replace it?
A single cracked tile can be stabilised with resin or replaced from the same lot. A pattern of…
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Chipped counter edges and stair nosings: repair options
A dropped pot or a knock from a trolley can chip the edge of a counter or step.…
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How to remove haldi (turmeric) stains from marble and granite
Haldi leaves a bright yellow mark on light stone within minutes. Here is what actually lifts it, in…
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Tea and coffee rings on marble: how to get them out
A cup of chai left on a marble table can leave two different marks: a brown stain and…
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Scratches on marble and granite: what can be fixed at home
Marble scratches easily, granite rarely, and the fix depends on how deep the scratch goes. How to judge…
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Rust stains on stone: where they come from and how to remove them
Orange-brown marks under a gas cylinder, a steel pot or a planter are rust. They are the hardest…
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Paan and betel stains on marble floors and steps
Paan leaves red-brown stains that sink into marble steps, stair corners and floors. Here is how to lift…
