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From Earth to Elegance: What Makes Marble Colors?
Have you ever wondered how marble gets its gorgeous coloring? Once you understand how marble colors are formed, you’ll never look at marble quite the same.
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STONE TOPS: TO SEAL OR NOT? A Simple How-to Test
Not all stone countertops need to be sealed but most will benefit from the protection. Here's an easy test to know if yours needs to be sealed—or re-sealed.
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Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Natural Stone Care
To maintain the beauty and durability of your natural stone it's important to follow a set of simple do's and don'ts.
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How Steam Cleaning Affects Natural Stone
On marble, granite, and other natural stone, steam cleaning can be harmful.
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Is Bleach Safe for Natural Stone?
One common question that arises is whether chlorine bleach is safe to use on stone surfaces.
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What Type of Stone is Suitable for a Firebox?
A fireplace is a beautiful addition to any home. It provides warmth and comfort during frosty winter months and adds a cozy ambiance to any room.
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Got Stains in Your Stone? Make a Poultice to Remove Them
Natural stone is a popular material used in many applications such as flooring, countertops, and monuments. However, most natural stones are porous and if not p...
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Quartzite vs Quartz
Quartzite and Quartz: These two words sound almost the same, but they are definitely not the same thing.
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A Brief History of Stone Polishing
Stone polishing has been done since the beginning of civilization.Egyptian workers used sand and other rough materials to polish the surfaces of statues and mon...
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Staining vs Etching on Natural Stone
One of the best reasons to use natural stone for your projects is that it is a renewable and restorable material.
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How to Clean and Maintain a Stone Pool Deck
Do you have a stone pool deck and are wondering how to maintain it? Do you need to seal it? How do you deal with stains? This article will give you guidance fro...
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The Versatility of Stone
Most of the time, when people think about natural stone, what comes to mind is "big projects." Natural stone is great for smaller projects outside as well as in...
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