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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,...
Could these foods be etching your stone?Read MoreWhy is my natural stone flaking?
Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in...
Why is my natural stone flaking?Read MoreMysterious 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...
Mysterious Odors? They Might Be Coming From Your Grout!Read More5 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,...
5 Essential Care Tips for Maintaining Your Natural Stone CountertopsRead MoreHow To Fix Your Scratched Soapstone
If you have soapstone in your business or home, you may have discovered it is more...
How To Fix Your Scratched SoapstoneRead MoreDIY Stone or Tile Installation? Important Clean Up Tips
Installing a new stone or tile floor yourself? Here is important information from the pros on...
DIY Stone or Tile Installation? Important Clean Up TipsRead MoreTreating Oil Stains On Driveways and in Garages
If you have a driveway or garage, the odds are good you have at least once...
Treating Oil Stains On Driveways and in GaragesRead MoreMinimizing The Hazard of Floor Slipperiness
Slips and falls on slippery floors in homes as well as public spaces is a very...
Minimizing The Hazard of Floor SlipperinessRead MoreNatural Stone Refinishing Options
Did you know natural stone can be refinished to a brand new or even completely different...
Natural Stone Refinishing OptionsRead MoreHow To Remove Mud Stains On Exterior Stone
One question we're often asked is how to remove mud stains from exterior travertine or other...
How To Remove Mud Stains On Exterior StoneRead MoreCleaning That Sooty Fireplace
As we begin to move out of the cold season, you may be looking at your...
Cleaning That Sooty FireplaceRead MoreI’m sorry, I think you mythunderstood me
It’s kind of funny what people who should know better will say about common stone failures...
I’m sorry, I think you mythunderstood meRead MoreOften-Overlooked Cause of Stone Damage
Many people use stone-safe cleaning products but still mysteriously end up with chemical stone damage anyhow....
Often-Overlooked Cause of Stone DamageRead MorePreventative Care Tips
Here are some easy to follow precautionary tips from the PROS for preventing damage to your...
Preventative Care TipsRead MoreThe Sensitive Side of Granite
We usually think of etching as a problem unique to marble, but it isn't all that...
The Sensitive Side of GraniteRead MoreCleaning Your Travertine Shower
Because travertine is a porous natural stone, it does require regular maintenance to keep it looking...
Cleaning Your Travertine ShowerRead MoreThe Case for Colored Grout
Grout is a major focal point of any tiled surface, so it's no wonder colored grout...
The Case for Colored GroutRead MoreRepairing Limestone Etching and Scratching
Straight from the pros, here's how to fix etching and scratches in your beautiful limestone surfaces.
Repairing Limestone Etching and ScratchingRead MoreSUBSCRIBE
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