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Here you will find our collection of informative tips and articles. You’ll find valuable information on topics such as tile and natural stone care, grout line cleaning, stain removal, and much more. If you require any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We welcome any questions you might have…
Kitchen Backsplash Cleaning and Care
Methods for cleaning and care of kitchen backsplashes vary, depending on what type of backsplash you...
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About Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles
Differences between porcelain and ceramic can impact the cost, appearance, and longevity of your installation. Read...
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How To Remove A Terrazzo Stain
Before you think about having tile or carpet installed over the terrazzo because of a stain,...
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Practical Suggestions For Stone Care and Maintenance
We can always repair and restore your natural stone, but here are some practical suggestions for...
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What To Do About Cement Stains on Sandstone
Cleaning concrete off of sandstone can be tricky. Common cleaners may even cause damage. Here is...
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How to Clean and Protect Limestone Floors
Limestone floors are relatively easy to maintain but can become dull and dirty with time and...
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Taking the Mystery Out of Terrazzo
Understanding terrazzo, it’s history, and care will help direct design and maintenance choices wherever it may...
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Is Natural Stone Hard as a Rock?
The old idiom "hard as a rock..." has contributed to the formation of imprecise opinions about...
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Environmentally-Friendly Natural Stone
Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director for surpHaces and Founder of Stone Forensics weighs in on whether...
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The Unexpected Stone Stain Remover
If you have a stubborn stain that is unresponsive to traditional stain removal methods, such as...
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How to Remove Polyvinylether (PVE) Stain
Refrigerator, freezer, and AC system repairs may result in PVE (an oil used in refrigerant systems)...
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White Residue on Stone
If you have white residue on your stone, here are a few tips and tricks for...
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Removing a Stain Left By a Potted Plant
Question: I have a water ring where a plant was sitting on my hearthstone, which I...
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Could these foods be etching your stone?
If you've done any homework at all on how to properly care for your natural stone,...
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Why is my natural stone flaking?
Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in...
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Mysterious Odors? They Might Be Coming From Your Grout!
If you have mysterious odors that you can't quite identify the source, it just might be...
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5 Essential Care Tips for Maintaining Your Natural Stone Countertops
One of the most common questions we get from our customers about their natural stone is,...
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How To Fix Your Scratched Soapstone
If you have soapstone in your business or home, you may have discovered it is more...
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