Will An Acid Stain Permanently Change The Color of Concrete? Stand clear, all commitment-phobes! Yes, acid stain will be permanent, so choose your colors wisely, and think long-term, not just what’s in fashion this
Why Does Stone Feel Cold? Ever wondered why your kitchen floor and countertops always feel cold, no matter how hot it is in the house? Well, as you are by now well aware,
Why Is My Concrete Cracked Every Few Feet? Oooh I do love fascinating physics questions like this! Yes, I did say 'physics' - but don't fall asleep quite yet! The answer to this
Honed Stone - What Is It? So many fancy terms…..! Granite, marble, or limestone that is honed has a matte or satin finish, rather than a glossy, highly-reflective polish. One really nice feature of
Can You Stain Granite? Generally, no. But it’s not impossible or unheard of. How’s that for an irritatingly vague answer?! All stone is porous to some extent, but granite, as a rule, has
How Are Cement and Concrete Different? Nerd alert! A pet peeve that really gets under my concrete-dusted skin is when people use the terms ‘concrete’ and ‘cement’ interchangeably. As in ‘I tripped on
Why Are There Holes In My Granite? Granite has a crystalline structure (ooo, very Star Trek!) and so always has tiny pits. These are simply spaces or air pockets between the various mineral
Can You Burn Granite? Great question – the simple answer is no….and yes. Allow me to elaborate (in both a fascinating and concise fashion). Because it began life as liquid magma deep within
How Is Clinker Used In Concrete? Simply put, clinker is limestone and clay (or another alumino-silicate substance) that have been bashed into tiny pieces and then super-heated so they form an eternal bond
How Do I Fix A Crack In My Concrete Countertop? Concrete does not have its own star on the Hollywood Periodic Table, as it’s made up of lots of different ingredients, including good
