But
this has been going on for ten years, if not more.
And
like everything else we just need to adapt
Human
consumption is at an all time high and the need to save money even higher so I
think this evolution is normal.
I
have a very easy technique but before I give it out let me call a certain
customer of mine.
You
see many years ago (in 2002) I use to install counters as well but I was aware
of this issue and I personally requested for Belfast Nero Absolute and not the
Zimbabwe Doctored granite everyone was buying. I didnt mind the 65$ a foot
cost , just for the material .
The
material was 1 ¼ and one piece was 9 feet by 48 inches which we had to
carry and flip over the railing on a staircase to get it in. 2 hrs and a
hernia later, it went in like a glove,...well after we hammered the kitchen
walls a little.
Point
is, I have been sealing and stain removing since the early 90s, the piece was
heavy as sin and my customer was a lawyer who represented top stars in the
music industry, I didnt want a problem
A
week passed when the client calls me in panic he has oil stains
everywhere, NO PROBLEM I tell him, poulticing is my specialty. Here I go
mixing the powder and oil remover , place it in 20 locations on the counter,
in all confidence, next day I have grey spots
everywhere.
I
not only removed the oil but the COLOR.
3
months of testing later and one 20 year warranty which I had to personally
provide, and the client accepted the doctored granite.
I
cleaned it
Restained
it
And
sealed it.
I
will make a point to call him this week and try to go see the counter after so
many years and I will share the results with you soon.
Ciao
Antonio
From: Mike
Marsoun [mailto:nulifesc@bigpond.com]
Sent: April-23-09 6:33
PM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE:
[sccpartners] test / doctored stone
Last
time I talked to Maurizio this was what was his direction and I am sure he
would have made some kind of mark, ALSO the issue of how much stone that is
not technically granite being marketed as granite, another huge lie in the
industry.
From: Lagana
Tile [mailto:glagana@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 4:10
AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE:
[sccpartners] test / doctored stone
Here
is some additional information on the subject of doctored stone, and what was
being done about it.
http://www.doctoredstone.org/case_th.htm
From:
fhueston@gmail.com [mailto:fhueston@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Dr
Fred
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:15 AM
To:
Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners]
test
Hey guys...take a look at this, I have
talked with this lady and she used my test kit . this is becoming a major
problem
--
Frederick M. Hueston PhD
www.stoneforensics.com
www.stoneandtilepros.com
My New
Radio Show www.thestoneandtileshow.com
Become
a Stone and Tile Inspector..sign up for our next class in October (only one
class per year is offered) www.thestoneandtileschool.com
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