Stone and tile kitchen backsplashes improve the value of your home and help protect your walls, but they are subject to cooking or liquid spatters from coffee, spaghetti sauce, grease, and other substances.

What You Should Know About Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles Porcelain and ceramic are similar, in that they are both made from clay and kiln fired, making them very different from other categories of

How To Remove a Stain on Terrazzo Stains on terrazzo can be unsightly and may lead you to decide you have no choice but to have tile or carpet installed over it, but

Stone restoration contractors often get calls to remediate accidental damage done by homeowners, cleaning services, janitorial services, and building service contractors who mishandle the care and maintenance of natural stone surfaces. As an

We recently were asked how to remove 3 year-old cement stains from sandstone walls without changing the color of the sandstone. Although this is not a question we get frequently, we thought it

How to Clean and Protect Limestone FloorsLimestone floors are relatively easy to maintain and can bring a timeless elegance to any kitchen, bath, or living area. However, limestone can become dull and dirty

Taking the Mystery Out of Terrazzo Many of us remember terrazzo floors from childhood schools we attended or hospital corridors that we may have visited. Although many terrazzo floors have muted colors, terrazzo

Is Natural Stone Hard as a Rock? People have been hearing the old idiom "hard as a rock..." since they were young, and over the years, it has contributed to the formation of

Is Natural Stone An Environmentally-Friendly Choice? Granite, marble, travertine, and other natural stone materials can create a warmer and more inviting atmosphere in a home or office space and serve as an excellent