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Resolve Dirty Grout Problems Once and For All
If your grout looks dirty or seems to be a dirt magnet, there are real, lasting solutions available. Read this article to learn how to resolve dirty grout probl...
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Countertops: Your Essential Guide
Thinking about purchasing new countertops? You're going to love the Surface BUZZ magazine Kitchen Countertop edition! When you begin your search for the right c...
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Limestone Selection and Care
For anyone considering having limestone installed, as well as anyone with an existing installation, read this article to learn where limestone works best, why l...
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Removing Urine Stains and Odors on Natural Stone
Urine stains and odors can be difficult to remove from natural stone. Here are some step-by-step instructions for both urine stain and odor removal.
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Is My Stone Really Stained?
We have received many calls regarding "staining," and in some cases the issue is not a stain at all. Here are some examples of stone problems that look like sta...
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Is My Countertop Quartzite or Marble?
Quartzite will not etch or scratch. If you have quartzite that is etched and scratched, it may actually be marble. This article explains the difference so that ...
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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.
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How Can I Green Clean My Tile Grout With No Chemicals?
In our modern era of specialist chemicals, it can be very tempting to just bleach the living daylights out of any stain and be done with it.
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How Can I Clean Remove Chewing Gum From Concrete?
If you’re still struggling to remove stubborn gum give the experts at Stone and Surface Specialists a call at 801 856 0164. We’ll have you de-gummed in a jiffy!
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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 called fissures. Here we will explore the differences
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 fix those cracks
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 processes for each one are different.
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.
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.
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, and in some circumstances, it may be inadvisable.
