Sometimes the Jones’ Have to Keep Up Too I had a conversation with one of my customers the other day after we finished cleaning and color sealing her grout. She shared the story of how she came

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? If so, then some

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 ever explained why this

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