Stains on terrazzo can be unsightly and may lead you to decide you have no choice but to have tile or carpet installed over it, but often stains on terrazzo can be effectively removed. You can attempt

Stone restoration contractors often get calls to remediate accidental damage done by homeowners, cleaning services, janitorial services, and building service contractors who mishandle the care and maintenance of natural stone surfaces. As an example, one of the

We recently were asked how to remove 3 year-old cement stains from sandstone walls without changing the color of the sandstone. Although this is not a question we get frequently, we thought it was a good one.

How to Clean and Protect Limestone Floors Limestone floors are relatively easy to maintain and can bring a timeless elegance to any kitchen, bath, or living area. However, limestone can become dull and dirty with time and

Taking the Mystery Out of Terrazzo Many of us remember terrazzo floors from childhood schools we attended or hospital corridors that we may have visited. Although many terrazzo floors have muted colors, terrazzo actually can be made

Is Natural Stone Hard as a Rock? People have been hearing the old idiom "hard as a rock..." since they were young, and over the years, it has contributed to the formation of imprecise opinions about stone

Is Natural Stone An Environmentally-Friendly Choice? Granite, marble, travertine, and other natural stone materials can create a warmer and more inviting atmosphere in a home or office space and serve as an excellent choice of décor, especially

Once upon a time a woman was preparing to dye her hair and accidentally spilled some 40 volume creme developer on her marble vanity top, which happened to have a severe stain. As she cleaned up the

Hooray for air conditioning and refrigerators! We don't really stop and consider how fortunate we are to have them until our popsicles melt and heat stroke sets in. Sometimes when refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning systems are

If you have white residue on your stone, here are a few tips and tricks for identifying the cause and possibly removing it. First, take a close look. If the substance can be scraped into shavings, it