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Pressure Washing Caution
Before pressure washing stone or masonry surfaces, read this article to learn about potential problems that...
Pressure Washing CautionRead MoreShower Pan Moisture Buildup
Is the stone around your shower drain darker than the surrounding stone? The cause may be...
Shower Pan Moisture BuildupRead MoreDamaged Dimension Stone Panels
This article explains which dimension stone panel problems can be resolved by your stone restoration technician,...
Damaged Dimension Stone PanelsRead MoreSoft Water Can Damage Marble
You've likely heard of hard water damage on natural stone, but did you know that soft...
Soft Water Can Damage MarbleRead MoreA Natural Stone Stain Remover
Natural stone, concrete, terrazzo, and certain tiles, as well as the grout lines in between tile,...
A Natural Stone Stain RemoverRead MoreStone & Tile Restoration Helps Sell Homes
A simple way to improve buyer appeal and help your home sell quickly for the price...
Stone & Tile Restoration Helps Sell HomesRead MoreWhat You Should Know About Jerusalem Limestone
If you are selecting natural stone and considering Jerusalem limestone or if you already have Jerusalem...
What You Should Know About Jerusalem LimestoneRead MoreWhen Your “Granite” Is Actually Marble
Marble and other calcium-based natural stones are sometimes sold as granite. Here's how to avoid etch...
When Your “Granite” Is Actually MarbleRead MoreCrack or Fissure? What’s the Difference?
Sometimes these "cracks" in natural stone countertops are not cracks at all, but fissures, something that...
Crack or Fissure? What’s the Difference?Read MoreHow To Remove “Water Rings” On Polished Marble
We are frequently asked, "How can I remove water rings on my polished marble?" This article...
How To Remove “Water Rings” On Polished MarbleRead MoreHigh Alkaline Substances Can Etch Natural Stone
Many natural stone owners are aware that acids like vinegar, lemon, etc. can cause etching, but...
High Alkaline Substances Can Etch Natural StoneRead MoreHow-To Video: Stone Stain Removal
See Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director of Stone & Tile PROS, demonstrating how to mix and...
How-To Video: Stone Stain RemovalRead MoreStone Impregnating Sealers in Wet Conditions
Should stone in wet conditions be sealed? In the following article, industry expert, Fred Hueston explains...
Stone Impregnating Sealers in Wet ConditionsRead MoreThe Pros and Cons of Natural Stone Resining
Natural stone has inherent imperfections. Resin fills, reinforces, and strengthens the durability of natural stone, but...
The Pros and Cons of Natural Stone ResiningRead MorePoultice Leaving a Bigger Stain?
Darkness from moisture in a poultice application can wick out beyond the original stained area. This...
Poultice Leaving a Bigger Stain?Read MoreCountertop Care: Cloudiness and Haze
There are a number of reasons why countertop cloudiness or haze can develop. Here are the...
Countertop Care: Cloudiness and HazeRead MoreHow Sealers Protect Your Stone
Stone countertops, continually exposed to oily or dye-containing substances, are subject to staining. Read this article...
How Sealers Protect Your StoneRead MoreIs It Really Granite?
Some natural stones that are definitely not granite are being sold as if they were. Here...
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