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 with a food grade

The following article was written by Maurizio Bertoli,  considered by many to be the 'godfather' of stone restoration. He passed away in 2008 but his influence in the industry continues on. The past 12 to 15 years

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 is, it depends. The

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 minutes, then wipe up

Stain Removal is the ONLY service that a stone restoration company CANNOT guarantee. Stains are the result of colored liquid being allowed to seep into the stone. While in most cases a seal can be removed, in

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. He told me he

Everything (and then some) You Ever Wanted to Know About Sealing Your Natural Stone Are you a little confused about whether or not to seal your natural stone? You’ve done your homework and researched the topic on

Testing Stone For Kitchen Countertop Usability -The Lemon Juice and Oil Test The lemon juice test is a simple but effective way to test a stone for porosity and acid sensitivity. For example, you may be considering

We get many calls from homeowners asking for Marble Cleaning services. While we do offer marble cleaning, we rarely find that what the customer is actually looking for is in fact 'cleaning' of their marble. More often

The Ten Most common Stone Problems by Frederick M. Hueston Marble, granite, limestone and other decorative stone are durable materials that will last a life time. However, if not installed correctly or properly cared for, will experience problems that will shorten