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Questions concerning Natural Stone fabrication and Installation including: Marble, Granite, Limestone, Slate, Soapstone, Bluestone, and Travertine in Slabs and Tiles.
Experience in the area
I have worked in the Dimensional Stone Industry since 1978.
California Contractors License 1989
Former owner of Prestige Marble & Tile (So. Calif.)
Current owner of Elegance in Stone (Missoula, MT)
Current co-owner of Montana Stone Gallery,LLC Missoula, MT
Organizations
Missoula Building Industry Association
Montana Building Industry Association
Flathead Building Association
National Association of Home Builders
Former member of the Marble Institute of America
Former member of the National Tile Contractors Association
Education/Credentials
Journeyman Marble Mason, Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Union #2
California Contractors License 1989-1997
Montana Contractors Registration #42969
Importer of natural stone slabs. Co-owner of Montana Stone Gallery a regional Importing and Distribution company located in Missoula, MT
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| James | 02/15/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much |
| Cindy | 05/06/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your honesty ..... |
| JT Fiore | 04/06/08 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Tad was a huge help and is ..... |
| Dennis | 02/08/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for the informatin and quick ..... |
| Vinny | 01/29/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate the prompt response. The instructions ..... |
Recent Answers from Tad Dixon
2010-02-13 marble shower care and grout cracks:
James, This is not uncommon, but if the marble was not set on a mortar bed (mud set walls) then the corners should not have been grouted, rather, they should have been caulked with a caulk color that
2008-05-05 rust stains on brand-new bluestone path:
Cindy, This is a difficult problem to solve and we are getting many requests for information for this issue. I suggest you contact Jay Sanders at: jay@aciinternational.com 415-730-2306 He is the national
2008-05-05 problem with dark streaks running down limestone seatwalls:
Roger, Sorry for the delay. My vacation schedule was not apparently set correctly for this site. I would suggest cleaning it with HMK R55 Intensive Cleaner available at www.stonecareonline.org This
2008-04-16 marble flooring:
Mike, Every contractor has different methods they use. I suggest you interview several who look at your project to decide the best method. To get the best looking floor that appears seamless, the slabs
2008-04-16 marble flooring:
Mike, While it is visually more attractive to install full slabs, it is not practical due to the fact that neither concrete slabs, nor marble slabs are exactly flat. You cannot thinset full slabs to concrete
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