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
Is There A Difference Between Cement and Concrete? 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
Why Does My Granite Countertop Have Holes In It? Granite has a crystalline structure (ooo, very Star Trek!) and so always has tiny pits. These are simply spaces or air pockets between the
Can Granite Be Burned? 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 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
4 Big Mistakes Marble Owners Make, and How You Can Avoid Them It used to be that owning marble countertops or floors was a serious commitment and required an eagle eye to watch
Can The Stain Color On My Finished Concrete Be Changed? In a word, probably. There are basically two types of stain available for concrete, reactive and nonreactive. Reactive stain (also called acid stain)
What Makes Clinker Special? Simply put, it’s limestone and clay (or another alumino-silicate substance) that have been bashed into tiny bits and then super-heated so they form a lifelong bond with each other.
Is It Possible For Granite To Crack? Put enough pressure on a human and they’re bound to crack at some point. Not so with tough and beautiful granite - at least, not with
Can All Concrete Floors Be Polished? Pretty much! Concrete is a fantastically durable material and nearly all concrete floors will look and feel much better from the beauty and durability of polishing. That
