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    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 in...

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    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.

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    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?

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    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 ...

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    Cultured Marble vs Real Marble

    Cultured marble and real marble sound the same but they are two completely different things. Each one is created differently. The only real similarity is that ...

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    Natural Stone – Fissures vs Cracks

    Natural stone, granite, marble, quartzite, etc., is made by, well, nature. Man has nothing to do with it. But it can have natural, unique occurrences in it call...

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    Why is Caulk So Important in Your Kitchen?

    One of the biggest investments in a home is the kitchen. And yet, one of the smallest and easiest things to fix can be the cause of costly damage. You need to ...

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    Staining vs Etching

    Two very common discolorations that can happen to natural stone are staining and etching. They are two completely different things, and the restoration processe...

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    What gives granite its shine?

    The mineral mica is found in granite. It is one of the things that gives granite a shimmery shine. Here are a few things you should know about mica.

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    Are Natural Stone Floors Slippery?

    This article clears away misconceptions about the slipperiness of natural stone and provides suggestions regarding both new and existing installations.

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    Refinishing Stone

    When homeowners want their stone restoration technician to change the appearance of their stone in some way, the task may or may not be possible to accomplish, ...

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    Ingestible Countertop Material?

    Most people are familiar with the idea that marble is used for floors, countertops, and the like. In this article, you'll discover that marble has many other us...

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    How to Remove Ring-Shaped Marks on Marble

    People commonly ask, "What causes ring-shaped marks and white spots on marble?" "Is there a product I can use to get rid of this type of stain?" and "Is there a...

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    How to Remove Shower Calcium Deposits

    Do you have a white film or scaly buildup on your tile or stone shower? That's calcium deposits. Here are some DIY solutions you can try yourself to remove them...

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    Are Steam Cleaners Safe For Natural Stone?

    There are many wrong ways to clean natural stone, which is why we recommend leaving heavy cleaning to an experienced stone restoration professional. Steam clean...

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