Do I Need To Replace My Grout? Aarrgh! There’s some sort of weird hairy blackish growth on the grout in my shower! Disaster! Panic! Certain impending doom! Well, maybe it’s not quite THAT
Can Granite Burn? 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 the
Help! Why is my concrete floor cracked every 8 feet? Oooh I do love fascinating physics questions like this! Yes, I did say 'physics' - but don't fall asleep quite yet! The answer
It’s possible your marble countertops may need sealing – it depends on your unique piece of stone. Marble is a natural material, and each piece of marble is unique from every other on the planet,
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
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
Are you building a new home? Restoring or re-decorating your old home? Are you an architect or interior designer in need of some direction with which tile to specify? The selection of tile
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
First rule for proper care of your countertops, table tops, vanities, etc.: make sure they are properly sealed. To check, spill a little bit of water onto them and give it a few
Causes and cures (and why we recommend white or very light marble never be used in a shower) Sitting in my office one morning I received a call from a very upset home
