Natural Stone Discoloration and Removal Tips Determining the cause of a discoloration on your stone is the first step in removing it How do you remove a stain from your natural stone surfaces? If you are a

Terrazzo Polishing, Cleaning & Restoration Philadelphia / Delaware Valley So, there you are, ripping up your old flooring. As you get down to what was there before, you realize you are one of the lucky homeowners who have

Stone Restoration Philadelphia / Delaware Valley One of the great advantages of natural stone is that if it has become damaged, it can be restored, and restoration is virtually always less costly and time-consuming than replacement. If done

Perhaps the “Ask Our Pros” section of Stone Advisory Magazine should be renamed “Try to Stump Our Pros.” We’re sure that’s possible, but not today. One reader gives it a shot in the Summer edition. If you

Grout Color Sealing  Philadelphia / Delaware Valley 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 to

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

It is time to select your granite for your kitchen countertops. What should you look for? Two things: Absorbency and acid sensitivity. You do NOT want a stone that is too absorbent, and you do NOT want

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