Jan 25, 2019 | Tips & Articles
What is resined natural stone? Resined natural stone is stone that is treated to improve minor naturally occurring flaws. Resining is achieved by drying unpolished slabs, spraying them with polyester, and placing the slabs in a vacuum chamber that sucks the resin deep...
Dec 25, 2018 | Tips & Articles
Here’s a consumer question regarding their concern about a poultice leaving behind a bigger stain on marble. A homeowner submitted the following question recently: “I had an oil stain on a marble surface and used a poultice of water and baking soda and...
Nov 25, 2018 | Tips & Articles
Cloudy Countertops Have you noticed a haze or cloudiness on the surface of your natural stone countertops? Natural stone countertops provide an elegant focal point for kitchens and bathrooms. But when the clarity of the finish is diminished by a haze or cloudiness,...
Oct 25, 2018 | Tips & Articles
Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, bar tops, and the like are especially prone to staining because they are exposed to oily or dye-containing substances on a daily, or sometimes, even an hourly basis. Consequently, a sealer should be applied to inhibit...
Sep 25, 2018 | Tips & Articles
Granite is a popular countertop material because it is durable, resistant to scratches, chips, and heat, and relatively easy to maintain compared to other types of natural stone. However, some stones that are definitely not granite are being sold as if they were. Here...