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seamus campbell

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granite fireplace
« on: January 03, 2012, 03:55:03 pm »
Hello has anyone any experience in cleaning a granite fireplace(white with grey grain) just seems to be getting a bit tarnished by the smoke from the fire

Any help appreciated

Kev Martin

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Re: granite fireplace
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2012, 04:07:37 pm »
Firstly double check that it is Granite and not Marble.  If it is definitely Granite I would use some Aqua Mix Extreme Cleaner on it and then seal it afterwards with some Aqua Mix Ultra Solve.  If it is Marble I would clean it with Aqua Mix Heavy Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner coupled with some Aqua Mix NanoScrub or Aqua Seal Microscrub and then seal it.  To determine what it is carry out an acid test in an inconspicuous place.

Kev Martin
Marble Life
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

seamus campbell

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Re: granite fireplace
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 04:18:40 pm »
Thanks Kevin, as always extremly helpful,this my own fireplace and it was bought as granite so I'm assuming it is granite,and I would know how to do an acid test I'm afraid. Would u be able to email me details of your courses thanks seamus 

Kev Martin

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Re: granite fireplace
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 04:30:32 pm »
Thanks Kevin, as always extremly helpful,this my own fireplace and it was bought as granite so I'm assuming it is granite,and I would know how to do an acid test I'm afraid. Would u be able to email me details of your courses thanks seamus 

Seamus

If you are unsure just put a spot (Literally a pinhead spot will do) of Jif Lemon Juice in an inconspicuous place and leave it for 5 minutes and wipe off.  If there is no white etch spot then your fireplace is not acid sensitive and you can proceed with the first method above.

I have e mailed you with the course details.

Kev Martin
Marble Life Ltd
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

seamus campbell

  • Posts: 211
Re: granite fireplace
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 05:35:43 pm »
Hi Kevin, could you please check again dont seem to have received email seamuscampbell1966@hotmail.co.uk

thanks


Kev Martin

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Re: granite fireplace
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 08:37:49 am »
Seamus

Sent it again

Kevin
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics