Sep 27, 2019 | Tips & Articles
If you plan to list your home for sale, it’s a good idea to put professional stone and tile restoration on your to-do list. A simple way to improve buyer appeal and help your home sell quickly for the price you are asking is by having clean, elegant, welcoming floors...
Aug 22, 2019 | Tips & Articles
What is Jerusalem Limestone? Sometimes our clients are misinformed by stone fabricators or installers about what to expect from their natural stone. This is especially true of Jerusalem limestone. If you are selecting natural stone and considering Jerusalem limestone...
Jul 25, 2019 | Tips & Articles
Marble and other calcium-based natural stones are sometimes sold as granite. Since there are differences between marble and granite when it comes to acid sensitivity and porosity, accurately identifying stone will, in most cases, allow stone owners to predict how...
Jun 25, 2019 | Tips & Articles
Fabricators and restoration contractors often get calls about cracks in natural stone countertops. Sometimes these “cracks” are not cracks at all, but fissures, a feature of the stone that resembles a crack. How does one go about determining whether a...
May 24, 2019 | Tips & Articles
A question our clients frequently ask is, “How can I remove water rings on my polished marble?” This article explains what “water rings” are, and what you can do about them. Cause of Water Rings Polished marble ideally has a glossy, glass-like,...
Apr 25, 2019 | Tips & Articles
Alkaline Can Etch Natural Stone Many people who own marble countertops, floors, or other surfaces are aware that acidic substances like vinegar, lemon, tomato, etc. can cause etching on natural stone, but did you know that substances that are high in alkaline can also...
