The Stone and Tile Show

Are you eager to master the art of stone and tile inspection? Don't miss the next episode of 'The Stone and Tile Show' with expert Fred Hueston! Dive into the essentials as Fred unveils his professional tool bag, guiding you through the necessary tools and equipment for a thorough inspection. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is your key to understanding what it takes to conduct a comprehensive stone or tile inspection.

Over the past several months I have been inspecting a lot of stone and tile issues and I will be discussing these on this podcast. just some of the topics include Dew point and sweating tile what you can get a factor polish on quartzite scale buildup on stone and how to remove etc etc

Can soft water damage marble and limestone surfaces? What about hard water? Learn about water chemistry and why it is important to check the water when diagnosing issues with any stone or water features. Check later today for this informative podcast as well as over 170 other podcasts about stone and tile issues.

tune in when I talk all about grout

Discover the captivating world of stone and tile inspections alongside Fred as he uncovers bizarre and fascinating discoveries. Tune in with us today at 3 PM EST, 12 noon PST on blogtalkradio.com/drfred. Don't miss out!. feel free to call in live at 323-879-3968

Join me today at 1 pm when Ill be answering your most pressing questions on stone and tile issues. From installation to maintenance and from design to fabrication. Tune in today at 1pm est 10am pst. Call in with your questions or email them to me at fhueston@gmail.com  

Listen as I interview Laticrete about their new profiles as well as new products from Noble Company and others

Interview with Kenneth Lambert of Bluetoolbox and eighth Day Stone Restoration9https://eighthdaystonerestoration.com/) about the restoration of a limestone chalet. Cleaning, stone replacement, stain removal and other repairs.

Join me today when Ill be discussing several topics including how to get your clients LEED points, Does epoxy injection for hollow tiles work, pricing your services and more. Call in with your questions Listen live today at 2pm est, 11am pst to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred  

  There are hundreds of stone sealers and impregnators available complicating which product to use in a specific application. This podcast will break down the truth about these products. From Silanes and Siloxanes to Fluro Aliphatic, we will dive into the truth about these products and determine where to use them and where you shouldn't. This show is a must-attend for anyone in the stone industry from the designer to the applicator.  

Join me this Wednesday(01/25/23) at 6pm est, 3pm pst when I will be talking with David Bonasera about the problems with quartz surfaces. We will be discussing the current issues as well as how to refinish and repair quartz surfaces.  Call in with your comments and questions to 323-870-3968

Come join me on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5pm EST / 2pm PST when I will be speaking with Pasha Starykov about his research on moisture discoloration in showers. We will delve into the cause of the problem and possible solutions, including the effectiveness of six-sided sealing. Bring your questions and comments to the discussion at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred.   For those of you that missed my last podcast with Pasha Starykov about his research on moisture discoloration in showers. Here is the link to the podcast. Also here are the links to his articles that he mentioned. www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred https://www.tileletter.com/marble-moisture-discoloration/#:~:text=Again%2C%20the%20reason%20for%20such,highly%20water%2Drepellent%20as%20epoxy https://www.slipperyrockgazette.net/index.cfm/pageId/4109

This has been one heck of a year for the stone and tile industry. Lets take a look back at 2022 and discuss what is in store for 2023.  If you have an opinion please call in or send me an email at fhueston@gmail.com. Last show of 2022, Wednesday, December 27,2022 at 3pm est, 12 noon pst at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred  

Join me with Guest David Bonsera as we discuss some of the dangers of working with quartz(engineered stone) Unlike natural stone there are some additional hazards that fabricators and others in the stone industry may not be unaware of. You will be surprised. Tune in this Wednesday, December14th at 3pm est.6pm pst to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Breaking News: The Federal Government is about to ban the importation of all quartz(engineered stone). I will be discussing this latest news on my next podcast. To hear over 150 of my podcasts visit www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred.  Tune in to find out this Wednesday, Dec 7 at 6pm est, 3pm pst

Have you ever heard of an expanding seam on quartz countertops? You may want to tune it to hear this story. This Wednesday at 4pm EST, 1pm PST when Ill be discussing this and other strange occurrences with quartz surfaces. Tune in at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Tune in today to learn if damage to your flooring from Hurricane Ian or anyother type of flood can be saved or does it need to be replaced. Today at 4pm EST 1pm pst at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Is climate change effecting stone and Masonry deterioration? listen in to our next podcast when I'll be discussing how climate change is affecting these surfaces and is it causing premature deterioration. take a listen, live, this Wednesday or later on the podcast at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred. Also become a member of the stone and tile knights of the roundtable at www.patreon.com/stoneandtile

How did the Incas build their stone wall so tight that you can even put a razor blade in the joints? They did this without any metal tools. I have the answer. Listen to this week's podcast to find out. www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Some of the blocks of coral stone on the coral castle are over 1100 lbs and one man with no modern machinery built this strcture..How did he do it. Listen in to the varios theroys on how he moved these massive blocks of stone. This Thrusday at 12;30pm est, 9:30am pst at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Recently there has been flooding all over the US. from Las Vegas to Kentucky many stone floors. Simply removing the water and drying the floor may not be enough. Tune in and find out what can happen when a stone floor is flooded.  This Wednesday at 3pm EST, 12noon PST to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred  

I know im going to get hate mail from the carpet people..but tune in today at 4pm est, 1pm pst to find out why carpeting in your home is not a good choice. 

Have you ever wished you could get off your knees as a tile installer and put your experinece to use to earn as much as $350 per hour. Tune in today, Wednesday June 29, 2022 at 3pm est, 12 pm pst to find out   www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred  

What about all those Stone Imposters..Cultured marble, Corian and other solid surfaces..How can you tell the difference and do you restore and repair them like natural stone? Tune in this Wednesday(6/22/22) at 6pm est, 3pm pst to find out. Can listen live than listen to over 150 of the stone and tile shows podcasts at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Are you using a moisture meter correctly? How does moisture readings differ from RH probes. What are the problems and what are the solutions to moisture issues in concrete, stone and other surfaces. Join me as I discuss this interesteing topic with The CEO of Tramex Meters, Andrew Rynhart. Today at 6pm est, 3pm pst at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred  

Join me today when I ll be discussing the problems with using stone around pools and fountains. What can go wrong? What type of stone should and shouldnt be used.  today at 6pm est, 3pm pst at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Join me this Wednesday with a lively discussion between 2 industry professionals as you hear how they arrived to their current positions. Listen how two very different lives lead to a great friendship and working relationships. Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6pm est, 3pm pst at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Tune in today at 6pm est, 3pm pst when I will be discussing the following with James Medina TCNA – Flooring Contractors Bible… What's Changed? Why is it so important you know how to use it? How can you use it to establish yourself in the industry? Call in with your questions or comments to 323-870-3968 www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Going to ramble on various issues on tonights show. Have something to discuss or a question or even a comment. Call in at 323-870-3968. Join Fred tonight on the stone and tile show at 6pm EST, 3pm PST, You never know what topics will come up.  www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred  

Many contractors and homeowners are trying to solve moisture issues by applying coating and impregnators to their exterior stone surfaces.  Why is this a bad idea. Tune in to find out the harm applying a coating or sealing exterior stone can be an issue.  Wednesday April 6, 2022 at 6pm EST, 3pm PST to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Join me as I interview Steve Wolf founder of More Anti Etch for marble surfaces.

Gas prices are on the rise and so is everything else. How is this going to affect the stone industry and how can you save. Tune in as Fred discusses this issue and call in with your opinion on how you plan on dealing with the increase prices. Today at 6pm est, 3pm pst at blogtalkradio.com/drfred

David and i discuss epoxy injection and other stone issues

Some of the topics to be discussed on this show are  Epoxy injection and hollow tiles What do hollow tiles mean do hollow tiles mean the floor will fail? Infra red cameras to see thorough a tile installation what can give you a false negative on sounding tiles Do you know what an Acoustical Impacter test is? and More    

Join me this week when I discuss a stone that is often overlooked for counertops. That stone is Soapstone. What are the pros and what are the cons. this Wednesday 01/26/2022 at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred 6pm es, 3 pm pst.

Why did my shower installation fail? Join me this Wednesday (1/19/22) when I'll be discussing some of the shower failures I have seen. Tune in at 6pm Eastern (3pm Pacific) to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred.

Join Fred as he answers your emails on issues with stone and tile problems including, those mystery dark areas on granite countertops stain removal refinishing and polishing etc.

Of all the marble that is quarried in the world, what industry do you think consumes the most? You may be surprised. Tune in today when Ill be discussing the other industries that use marble. Tune in today at 5pm ESt, 2pm PST to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

How to choose the proper diamond abrasive for honing and polishing stone as well as how to extend the life of your diamonds.

Tune in this Wednesday at 6pm est, 3pm pst when Alice Dean from SurpHaces will be interviewing me on how I became an expert witness. Some great stories worth a listen. www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Join me as I interview James Medina with Noble seal to talk about what you didnt know about waterproofing

Tune in today(10/13/21 at 6pm esst 3pm pst when Ill be replaying a popluar show I did a while ago on the mysteries of stone working. Ill be live after the broadcast to take your questions and comments tool used to build the stone pyramides. how did they do it. www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Join me today when I discuss some of the latest failures I have seen in stone and tile issues.  got some interesting stories. Also call in with your questions, comments or stories.

Join me this coming Wednesday 9/22/21 when Ill will be interviewing Adam Tompkins with General Tools on How to save money and make your diamond tools last longer. Ill have some great questions for him. Tune in at 6pm est, 3pm pst to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Hurricane flooding on your stone and tile flooring. can it be restored or does it need to be replaced. Join me as I discuss these options.  

Mud. What is it? Is it a dying art? will our next generation know how? Where do they learn this valuable skill

Lets Talk Crack! What causes stone and tile to crack. tune in today at 6pm est 3 pm pst when Ill be discussing the reasons stone and tile cracks and how to prevent it. Call in with your questions and comments at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

How does lighting effect your final tile installation? Have you ever heard about Optical Hazing? Want to know more, than tune in to this Wednesday show at 6pm est, 3 pm pst to www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Is it possible to learn the stone and tile trade via online training? With today's technologies eLearning is huge, but can something as hand-on as stone restoration be adequately learned right from your computer without having travel costs and being away from you work for days on end? Find out this Wednesday at 6pm est, 3pm pst when Ill be discussing Elearning with Debbie Nelson of Surphaces. tune in and call in with your questions and comments to blogtalkradio.com/drfred

Do you really know Engineered Stone(quartz surfaces)? Tune in today 7/21/21 when I and David Bonasera will be discussing the problems with this material. For example, fine grain vs textures. Good verses bad. Everybody likes the fine grain but it's the textures that is more durable. How do you achieve the orginal finish. How does it differ from granite.  Call in with your questions of comments to 323-870-3968. Today at 6pm est, 3pm pst at www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred  

Join me this Wednesday at 6pm est, 3pm pst 7/14/21 when Ill be chatting with Jason McDaniel, the stone man about last weeks Coverings show and other tile related stuff. www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred call in with your comments and questions.