Monthly Archives: September 2009
can i paint or dye a marble floor tile?
the tiles had stained over the years, could not take them off so i thought of painting it instead of replacing it, which would cost too much. Yes you can. Clean it, scuff it with 80 grit sand paper, then … Continue reading
do you and how do you mount a granite vanity top??
will be replacing an old synthetic marble vanity with a granite vanity. Do you just place it on top of the cabinet? use a silicone caulking to adhere the side and back splash?? does the weight of the granite keep … Continue reading
Given a bag of marbles, 9 blue, 5 red, and 2 white. What is the probability of choosing one red marble?
Given a bag of marbles, 9 blue, 5 red, and 2 white. What is the probability of choosing one red marble? There are a total of 16 marbles, 5 of which are red. So your chances would be 5/16, or … Continue reading
how do you re-polish a marble work surface?
I had a marble kitchen work surface installed about 7 years ago it is now dull and very scratched how do I get it to look like new .(DIY) Go to Home Depot, they have Marble refinishing kits. They are … Continue reading
Does a cultured marble bathroom countertop fall under the category of "engineered stone?"?
I’m remodeling a bathroom. The contracter specified cultured marble. I see that Consumer Reports gives engineered stone the highest rating for bathroom countertops. So is what I’m getting an engineered stone, or not? David B is 99.9% rt. Cultured marble … Continue reading
How do i get my marble fireplace clean?
i have a beige marble fireplace which is all dirty it has black spots on it from the fire, i have tried bleach and cif cleaner but it does not come out!!any suggestions on how to get it back clean? … Continue reading
How to clean marble tiles?
I have marble tiles in my bathroom floor that are very shiny. Recently, my little one got really sick and vomited on the floor. The tiles that got dirty lost their shine. It must be the acid of his stomach … Continue reading
Okayyyy.. I have a new vanity countertop, one of those hard plastic ones they call cultured marble.. and .. ?
And I spilled nail polish on it!!!!!!!!!! I immediately wiped it up but there is a pinkish looking area where it was. I tried rubbing with WD40 (oil base) to remove it, but no-go. I don’t want to use anything … Continue reading
There are 5 blue and 3 yellow marbles in a bowl. You pick simultaneously 3 of them?
There are 5 blue and 3 yellow marbles in a bowl. You pick simultaneously 3 of them. what is the probability that you have picked at least one yellow marble? First, find P(none yellow) and then the answer will be … Continue reading
Is it possible to rid of colors out of marble tile surfaces?
I have a marble bathroom wall – polished, colored in cream and brownish – is it possible to somehow take out the color chemically to reveal just white surface and grey veins? no — whether brown tones are dyes in … Continue reading