From Earth to Elegance: What Makes Marble Colors?

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

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

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

How Steam Cleaning Affects Natural Stone

On marble, granite, and other natural stone, steam cleaning can be harmful.
Is Bleach Safe for Natural Stone?

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?

What Type of Stone is Suitable for a Firebox?

A fireplace is a beautiful addition to any home. It provides warmth and comfort during frosty winter months and adds a cozy ambiance to any room.
Got Stains in Your Stone? Make a Poultice to Remove Them

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 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

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.
Staining vs Etching on Natural Stone

Staining vs Etching on Natural Stone

One of the best reasons to use natural stone for your projects is that it is a renewable and restorable material.
How to Clean and Maintain a Stone Pool Deck

How to Clean and Maintain a Stone Pool Deck

Do you have a stone pool deck and are wondering how to maintain it? Do you need to seal it? How do you deal with stains? This article will give you guidance…
The Versatility of Stone

The Versatility of Stone

Most of the time, when people think about natural stone, what comes to mind is "big projects." Natural stone is great for smaller projects outside as well as inside.
5 Common Stone Misconceptions

5 Common Stone Misconceptions

Every product, no matter what it is, has some sort of “misconception” or mistruth told about it. Stone is no different.
Granite vs Porcelain for Countertops

Granite vs Porcelain for Countertops

Porcelain has entered the countertop market in a big way. The question is: How does porcelain stack up against granite for countertops?
Sealers Can Help Protect Your Stone

Sealers Can Help Protect Your Stone

Stone countertops, continually exposed to oily or other containing substances, are subject to staining. Read this article to learn about countertop protection and sealers.
Top 10 Causes of Grout Turning Yellow

Top 10 Causes of Grout Turning Yellow

Home and business owners and property managers have a common complaint about grout turning yellow. Read this article to learn about possible causes and solutions.
Graffiti Removal

Graffiti Removal

Removing graffiti on stone, tile, brick, or masonry? Put the pressure washer away. It can be problematic and/or ineffective. Read this article for guidance.
How To Prevent Etching When Disinfecting Stone

How To Prevent Etching When Disinfecting Stone

This article offers sound advice on how to disinfect your natural stone without accidentally causing etch damage and what to do if you already have etch damage.
How To Remove Pink Shower Film

How To Remove Pink Shower Film

Have you ever noticed a slimy pink film form in your shower? This article explains what it is, how to get rid of it, and how to keep it from coming back.
The Coronavirus and Your Stone Countertops

The Coronavirus and Your Stone Countertops

Can the coronavirus survive on my stone countertop? What do I use on my stone to properly kill the virus? Get coronavirus answers from stone expert, Fred Hueston.
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