Pentelic Marble: Working the Stone of the Parthenon
Pentelic marble from Mount Penteli: Parthenon history, golden tint, quarry status and restoration use, plus tips for cutting, polishing and sealing the stone.
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Stone Fabrication News & Guides
Expert tips, how-to guides, and industry news for stone fabrication professionals. Learn about granite, marble, quartz countertop fabrication, tool maintenance, and shop management.
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Oxalic Acid Polishing Compounds: Uses, Limits and Safety
How oxalic acid polishing powders shine marble and travertine, why they fail on granite and quartz, plus technique, risks, PPE and safe rinse and disposal.
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Laser and Dry Ice Cleaning of Stone: Methods and Limits
How Nd:YAG laser cleaning and dry ice blasting work on stone, where each suits or fails, the safety limits that apply, and how to test on a mock-up panel.
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Copper and Bronze Runoff Stains on Stone: Causes and Removal
Green copper and bronze runoff stains on marble, limestone and granite: what causes them, how to remove them with an ammonia poultice, and how to prevent them.
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Portland Stone: Fabricating England's Oolitic Limestone
Portland stone explained for fabricators: Roach, Whitbed and Basebed beds, published test data, sawing and finishing, weathering, cleaning and sealing advice.
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Georgia Marble: Working Pickens County's Crystalline Stone
Georgia marble from Tate in Pickens County: origin, varieties, published ASTM data, and shop guidance on cutting, seams, polishing, weathering and care.
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Pressure Washing Natural Stone: PSI, Nozzles and Damage Limits
Published PSI limits, fan-tip angles and standoff distances for pressure washing natural stone, plus damage risks, gentler methods, drying time and resealing.
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Stun Marks in Marble: Causes, Prevention, and Repair
Stun marks in marble explained: what they are, how they differ from etches and scratches, shop and site causes, prevention, and realistic repair limits.
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Stone Consolidants: Strengthening Weathered and Friable Stone
How stone consolidants work: ethyl silicate, nanolime, acrylics and oxalate treatments, which stones they suit, testing, cure, risks and when to refer out.
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Dutchman Repairs in Natural Stone: Cutting and Setting Patches
How to plan, cut and set a dutchman stone patch: matching stone and bedding, pocket cutting, fitting, epoxy and pins, joints and finishing, per GSA and NPS.
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Removing Smoke and Soot Stains from Fire-Damaged Stone
How to remove soot and smoke stains from stone: dry cleaning, alkaline cleaners and poultices, why acids are risky, and how to recognise real heat damage.
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Brownstone: Fabricating and Restoring Historic Sandstone
Brownstone geology, face bedding and spalling, compatible repair mortars, dutchman work, safe cleaning limits, and shop tooling for historic sandstone.
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Stone Cornices and Entablatures: Fabrication Guide
Fabricating and setting projecting stone cornices: profiles, miters, cantilever loads, drips, stainless anchoring, safe lifting and restoration repairs.
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