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we have green soapstone counters which we have been mineral oiling for four years and yet about a week after the oiling, they always turn back to a light grey-green which has none of the richness of the recently oiled stone or other soapstone countertops we have seen. Any suggestions? How about a coat of polyurethane? Blasphemy?
Dear Mary:
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How about a coat of polyurethane? Blasphemy?
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Oh it's blasphemy, alright, and big time, too! You should go through confession just for having thought of that!!!
J
Besides, urethane wouldn't even stick to soapstone!
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Any suggestions?
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Yes, deep clean your stone with acetone (available at any hardware store) two and three times, and then apply to your stone a good-quality stone color enhancer non-sensitive to acidic substances, like MB-6.
That will give you the darker look that mineral oil provides but in a more permanent way. Probably a couple of years or better, depending on traffic conditions and routine care implemented on it.
May I ask you now to please read and e-sign our Statement of Purpose at:
http://www.marblecleaning.org/purpose.htm?
Ciao and good luck,
Mauri
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