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Limestone : LIMESTONE SHOWER

Author: jamesmrosasSubject: LIMESTONE SHOWERPosted: 24 May 2010 at 10:51pmHi Ginny, How's your problem? Have you solved it? What did you use?     Edited by findstone - 25 May 2010 at 5:07pm

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Limestone : LIMESTONE SHOWER

Author: Rock SpaSubject: LIMESTONE SHOWERPosted: 27 May 2010 at 10:30pmOriginally posted by GINNY...CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN WHY?Limestone is very porous. This creates all sorts of problems in wet...

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Limestone : Fountains - To seal or not to seal in hostile apps

Author: irenewhiteSubject: Fountains - To seal or not to seal in hostile appsPosted: 02 Jun 2010 at 6:24pmHey,I know one site who will help you AND give this type of services.I suggest you should try...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: alemisSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 22 Jun 2010 at 3:15amWe have installed a limestone counter top around a built-in bbq gas grill.My husband is certain the limestone should be sealed to...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: floormanSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 22 Jun 2010 at 7:43am     I would have it sealed, This will not stop the etching although. Granite is the best for your situation.

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: alemisSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 25 Jun 2010 at 7:45amThank you for your reply. I am trying to find the right sealer for limestone. I read some earlier posts and sealing limestone was...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: floormanSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 27 Jun 2010 at 5:33pm    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjQhmlAXAsE I use miracle 511 products. Copy and paste this above link to your browser If...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: floormanSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 27 Jun 2010 at 5:38pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5oT_MSn4zc&feature=related this is the pourous plus video

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 05 Jul 2010 at 11:29amPorous plus is good, but like floorman points out, it tends to make honed/matte finishes more shiny. I gather from your...

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Limestone : Fountains - To seal or not to seal in hostile apps

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Fountains - To seal or not to seal in hostile appsPosted: 07 Jul 2010 at 10:01amLooks like over a year since FountainGuru has been around. Sorry I haven't been around,...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: rtrowbri303Subject: limestone countertopPosted: 18 Jul 2010 at 7:04pm    Yes limestone should be sealed with a impregnater seal so you allow the stone to breath. Beware limestone can still...

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Limestone : scratches on outdoor limestone pavers

Author: floormanSubject: scratches on outdoor limestone paversPosted: 19 Jul 2010 at 7:36am     Contact a stone restoration specialist that work with HTC twister diamond pads. They should be able to...

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Limestone : homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchen

Author: hermosaSubject: homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchenPosted: 07 Aug 2010 at 8:41pmI am considering a St. Francis, St. Hubert or Crema Europa Limestone for a kitchen countertop.  My...

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Limestone : Bali Limestone

Author: TedySubject: Bali LimestonePosted: 07 Aug 2010 at 9:10pmHiGuy actually limestone also known as 'palimanan' is mostly from Java. It is a softer off white stone that the carvers can make into...

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Limestone : Limestone moisture marks

Author: TedySubject: Limestone moisture marksPosted: 13 Aug 2010 at 4:05pmMuriatic acid is the old stand by for cleaning (dissolving) masonry Somepeople have switched to the less corrosive Phosphoric...

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Limestone : homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchen

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchenPosted: 16 Aug 2010 at 11:41pmNone of the materials you mentioned are acceptable for kitchen countertops - unless you...

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Limestone : limestone stairs

Author: ZargSubject: limestone stairsPosted: 20 Aug 2010 at 9:42pm    Hello, I am working on the front steps of my house, an almost 100 year old cottage. The front steps are made out of limestone. The...

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Limestone : LIMESTONE SHOWER

Author: rtrowbri303Subject: LIMESTONE SHOWERPosted: 29 Aug 2010 at 8:31pmstone clean     Edited by findstone - 02 Sep 2010 at 5:03pm

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Limestone : travertine showing marks or dirty

Author: RAFISubject: travertine showing marks or dirtyPosted: 08 Sep 2010 at 2:28am     I just installed Polished ( glossy or shiny ) Travertine in my home, I was told not to use any sealer on shiny...

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Limestone : travertine showing marks or dirty

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: travertine showing marks or dirtyPosted: 17 Sep 2010 at 6:25pmWhat you see could be grout haze, finish irregularities, or both.The installer should be able to clean this...

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Limestone : Limestone color stain

Author: Happydog58Subject: Limestone color stainPosted: 02 Nov 2010 at 10:02pm   I have a fireplace hearth made from Indiana limestone. I want to stain it dark. Maybe even black. What can I use? Then...

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Limestone : Exterior Limestone Discoloration

Author: ngatewdSubject: Exterior Limestone DiscolorationPosted: 08 Nov 2010 at 7:35pm    We have a 13 year old patio with a limestone surface. The limestone in this horizontal application has turned...

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Limestone : Limestone color stain

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Limestone color stainPosted: 12 Nov 2010 at 5:24amNothing you use will make it look right. If you want a different color, clad over it, or remove and replace it.

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Limestone : Exterior Limestone Discoloration

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Exterior Limestone DiscolorationPosted: 12 Nov 2010 at 5:31amA picture is worth a thousand words. Can you post a picture, or a link to one?You can use photobucket to do...

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Limestone : Limestone color stain

Author: Happydog58Subject: Limestone color stainPosted: 13 Nov 2010 at 11:48pmNeither of those is an option. Someone must have stained limestone before. I took a Minwax black on a hidden area and it...

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Limestone : Limestone decking mold after rain

Author: sfranklinSubject: Limestone decking mold after rainPosted: 22 Nov 2010 at 11:26pmQ: We have white limestone pool decking that gets black splotches all over it every time it rains. It can be...

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Limestone : Limestone decking mold after rain

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Limestone decking mold after rainPosted: 23 Nov 2010 at 10:43pmWhere to start?First, a picture is worth a thousand words. If you can post a link to photos of the...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: ajohnSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 16 Dec 2010 at 12:15pmHi,I think granite or quartzite is the best suited for kitchen purpose. Limestone is also a best option but it requires...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 17 Dec 2010 at 10:21amI completely disagree that quartzite and limestone should both be considered best options for an outdoor kitchen. You...

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Limestone : limestone countertop

Author: sturosenSubject: limestone countertopPosted: 19 Dec 2010 at 8:00am I have to agree with phil. We are out working on stone everyday. If you want limestone in the kitchen you need to know the...

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Limestone : dark "hand-prints" on limestone

Author: cwilsonincSubject: dark "hand-prints" on limestonePosted: 30 Dec 2010 at 7:37pm    Dear Forum: Hoping you can help. I just had a new shower and floor installed using honed "champaign"...

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Limestone : dark "hand-prints" on limestone

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: dark "hand-prints" on limestonePosted: 31 Dec 2010 at 12:20amWelcome to the forums.Yes, you should have the installer replace it - on his dime. Doesn't seem very...

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Limestone : dark "hand-prints" on limestone

Author: sturosenSubject: dark "hand-prints" on limestonePosted: 01 Jan 2011 at 2:25am If your installer doesnt come back for whatever reason you can call a bonafide stone refinisher who should be able...

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Limestone : Exterior Limestone Discoloration

Author: thebuilderdepotSubject: Exterior Limestone DiscolorationPosted: 04 Jan 2011 at 12:39pmOriginally posted by ngatewd    We have a 13 year old patio with a limestone surface. The limestone in this...

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Limestone : Exterior Limestone Discoloration

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Exterior Limestone DiscolorationPosted: 04 Jan 2011 at 1:08pmDavid, We don't really know if the person's problem is mold. The person never came back - post was two...

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Limestone : Cat urine on limestone

Author: thebuilderdepotSubject: Cat urine on limestonePosted: 04 Jan 2011 at 3:59pmOriginally posted by bellabeanWe have limestone flooring in our laundry room, and our cat recently had an accident on...

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Limestone : Limestone decking mold after rain

Author: thebuilderdepotSubject: Limestone decking mold after rainPosted: 04 Jan 2011 at 5:21pmOriginally posted by sfranklinQ: We have white limestone pool decking that gets black splotches all over it...

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Limestone : Limestone decking mold after rain

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Limestone decking mold after rainPosted: 06 Jan 2011 at 3:42amActually, the problem may not be mold, but something commonly referred to as "black algae". If this is the...

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Limestone : Jerusalem stone

Author: lliissaaSubject: Jerusalem stonePosted: 06 Jan 2011 at 8:43amWe are renovating our kitchen and looking for a countertop.   Would you recommend Jerusalem stone ? My main concern is does it stain...

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Limestone : Jerusalem stone

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Jerusalem stonePosted: 06 Jan 2011 at 11:18amWelcome to the forums.I happen to like the Jerusalem stones, but not ever for a kitchen - not the tops, not the floors, not...

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Limestone : What should I be looking for in a Limestone tile?

Author: metrotilesSubject: What should I be looking for in a Limestone tile?Posted: 08 Jan 2011 at 5:19pmLimestone is a natural, rustic-looking sedimentary rock. Limestone is naturally white but...

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Limestone : Jerusalem stone

Author: kitchydesignSubject: Jerusalem stonePosted: 08 Jan 2011 at 7:32pmHi there!  Phil is correct about everything he said about NOT using limestone on your kitchen countertops.  It's not that you...

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Limestone : Jerusalem stone

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Jerusalem stonePosted: 09 Jan 2011 at 12:49am I've installed quite a few quartz materials, literally tons of the stuff.The stuff definitely has a place in commercial...

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Limestone : Jerusalem stone

Author: sturosenSubject: Jerusalem stonePosted: 10 Jan 2011 at 12:41am Great Posts lots of good info. I have many customers that have marble in their kitchens allmost all honed except for some folks...

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Limestone : Jerusalem stone

Author: DrFred8Subject: Jerusalem stonePosted: 13 Jan 2011 at 3:31am    Of all the stone failures and misapplications I have seen in my career I can honestly say This type of limestone you should stay...

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Limestone : Limestone-burning plant (quick-lime)

Author: mimozaSubject: Limestone-burning plant (quick-lime)Posted: 12 Jul 2011 at 12:41pmDear Sir/Madam, I would be deeply grateful if you could provide information on the question below: Question:...

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Limestone : Limestone-burning plant (quick-lime)

Author: jane-teamSubject: Limestone-burning plant (quick-lime)Posted: 12 Aug 2011 at 7:08amsorry , just now i check the internet and not find the answer . Do you know the answer now .

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Limestone : Limestone decking mold after rain

Author: lfujSubject: Limestone decking mold after rainPosted: 12 Apr 2012 at 2:08pmThanks

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Limestone : homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchen

Author: alphonsefree091Subject: homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchenPosted: 29 May 2012 at 1:12pmJust wanted to say a big thank you http://www.-------.com/ for developing this beard!This is...

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Limestone : homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchen

Author: chicagostoneproSubject: homogenous beige limestone vs. marble in kitchenPosted: 03 Jun 2012 at 3:44am Dear Mr. Adolph Fiskan,This is a board - NOT a beard.None of the posts you've attempted...

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