Working with natural stone for many years, we’ve become intimately familiar with it –how to care for it, protect it, and resolve problems when they occur. We are always available to answer questions when our customers ask.

For thousands of years, soapstone has been recognized as a practical and versatile stone with uses ranging from spearheads to kitchen counters and sinks. It is, of course, the latter with which we’re concerned here. If you

A new stone or tile installation may have a slight film due to dust settling from construction or an inadequate cleanup of the grout residue. It is very important that excess grout be removed before it has

If you have a driveway or garage, the odds are good you have at least once in your life encountered oil stains and discovered that they don’t hose off very well. So, how do you get the

Slip and Fall Accident A friend of mine recently slipped and fell, hitting her head on a hard tile floor. Thankfully, she only suffered a mild concussion, but it could have been much worse. Once I knew

A Change of Pace Without Having To Replace So, you’ve really enjoyed those amazing highly polished, sleekly modern-looking granite countertops, but now you’re in a more old-world mood and they just don’t match the look you’re going

Tips for Removing Mud Stains We frequently get asked questions about stone care, especially how to resolve some common problems. One question we are asked quite often is how to remove mud stains from exterior travertine or

It’s kind of funny what people who should know better will say about common stone failures or issues. Over the past several years, we have heard many stories about the reasons stone will fail, turn color, fade,

Chemical Damage on Natural Stone Improper cleaning products are the usual suspects when it comes to chemical damage on natural stone. Many people use stone-safe cleaning products, wipe up spills right away, use coasters, and take other

Tips From the Pros for Protecting Natural Stone Floors and Countertops During Holiday Parties Ah, 'tis the season...! Inviting friends and family to celebrate the holidays can be a joyous occasion filled with love, laughter — and