We received a question recently asking for tips for maintaining a travertine shower. Here are 7 tips plus an important message about sealing shower floors.
From Earth to Elegance: What Makes Marble Colors?
Have you ever wondered how marble gets its gorgeous coloring? Once you understand how marble colors are formed, you’ll never look at marble quite the same.
STONE TOPS: TO SEAL OR NOT? A Simple How-to Test
Not all stone countertops need to be sealed but most will benefit from the protection. Here’s an easy test to know if yours needs to be sealed—or re-sealed.
Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Natural Stone Care
To maintain the beauty and durability of your natural stone it’s important to follow a set of simple do’s and don’ts.
How Steam Cleaning Affects Natural Stone
On marble, granite, and other natural stone, steam cleaning can be harmful.
Is Bleach Safe for Natural Stone?
One common question that arises is whether chlorine bleach is safe to use on stone surfaces.
What Type of Stone is Suitable for a Firebox?
When building a fireplace, choosing the right materials is crucial to ensure its durability and safety. One major decision to make is selecting the right stone.
Got Stains in Your Stone? Make a Poultice to Remove Them
Natural stone is a popular material used in many applications such as flooring, countertops, and monuments. However, most natural stones are porous and if not protected, can become stained.
Quartzite vs Quartz
Quartzite and Quartz: These two words sound almost the same, but they are definitely not the same thing.
A Brief History of Stone Polishing
Stone polishing has been done since the beginning of civilization.Egyptian workers used sand and other rough materials to polish the surfaces of statues and monuments made of stone.