The proper way to clean granite countertops, according to Maurizio Bertoli People are often told to clean their granite with glass cleaner or a solution of dish soap and water. No one has

Do you have or are you considering soapstone? Here are some tips for caring for soapstone and keeping it beautiful. For New Installations If your soapstone has just been installed, perform weekly oiling

It seems as though you are hearing it everywhere these days: Color seal your grout! But is this merely the newest fad or is there genuine value in having this done? The answer

First rule for proper care of your countertops, table tops, vanities, etc.: make sure they are properly sealed. To check, spill a little bit of water onto them and give it a few

Causes and cures (and why we recommend white or very light marble never be used in a shower) Sitting in my office one morning I received a call from a very upset homebuilder.

Are you a little confused about whether or not to seal your natural stone? You’ve done your homework and researched the topic on the web only to find that there are opposing opinions

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WHEN YOU WALK ACROSS YOUR TILE AND GROUT FLOOR, DOES IT SOUND HOLLOW? Or when you drop a spoon, does it sound like it’s landing on an empty container? Is your grout cracking?

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Are you building a new home? Restoring or re-decorating your old home? Are you an architect or interior designer in need of some direction with which tile to specify? The selection of tile