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Can Granite Really Be Damaged? Despite its tough appearance, like any solid surface, if you hit it hard enough and with the right object you can damage granite. For example, because of its

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Will Park City and Heber’s Altitude Affect My Concrete? Simply put, yes, it can.  Even when it appears dry and is solid enough to walk on, concrete continues to cure for quite some

February 5, 2020 Comments Off

Will Acid Stains Permanently Change Concrete’s Color? 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 season. That royal

January 29, 2020 Comments Off

Can Granite Be Scratched? Considering knives in ancient times were MADE of stone, that gives us some idea of the incredible strength and durability of granite. Stone is usually stronger than metals –

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How Are Marble and Granite Different? Other than their looks? I hear you ask. Yes – marble and granite are about as similar as chalk and cheese. Cheese?! I hear you protest –

January 15, 2020 Comments Off

3 Big Mistakes Concrete Countertop Owners Make - And How YOU Can Avoid Them Okay, listen up, folks. Concrete police speaking. We see so many avoidable disasters with concrete countertops, we simply HAD

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

Why Does Stone Feel Colder Than Its Surroundings? 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

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Why Is My Floor Cracked At Regular Intervals? 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

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What Does It Mean If Stone Is Honed? So many fancy terms…..! Granite, marble, or limestone that is honed has a matte or satin finish, rather than a high reflective polish. One feature of

December 19, 2019 Comments Off

Can Granite Stain? 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 very

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