Stone Care Blog

Even a well-behaved and housetrained dog or cat has the occasional accident. Pet stains are just a part of owning an animal, but the good news is the stain on your stone floor may not be as bad as it looks. As with any other stain, it’s important to take action, clean up the mess…

Nothing says elegance like gleaming marble floors. Routine cleaning and maintenance can help marble retain its shine and beauty, but even stone can be damaged with the wrong chemicals and products. Because marble is a porous and slightly soft stone, it requires extra care to prevent scratches, dullness, and other damage. Here are 5 crucial…

Natural stone is the ideal addition to any outdoor bar or kitchen, as it often complements the natural beauty of landscaping. It also offers a durable solution that stands up well to weather conditions and can last a lifetime with routine care. Incorporating stone into your outdoor living space can even increase your home’s value….

Even the most beautiful granite or marble can look lackluster and unattractive next to dirty or poorly maintained grout. The grout lines in your shower or floor could quickly pick up grime and turn from white to black in a matter of weeks without regular cleaning. The grout between your stone tiles should be cleaned…

If you’re planning to renovate your bathroom or kitchen with beautiful countertops made of granite or another type of natural stone like marble or travertine, you may be doing more than enhancing the appearance of your space. Granite is the most popular countertop material among homebuyers, and it can boost your home’s value while helping…

Some homeowners aren’t aware they are buying a lab-made stone when they buy new countertops. While granite countertops are created from slabs of quarried granite rock, engineered stone products like quartz countertops are created in a lab using both natural and man-made ingredients. Both natural and engineered stone offer beauty and durability, but there are…

Granite has been the go-to luxury countertop material for over a decade, but other types of stone countertops are gaining in popularity for their beauty and durability. Despite being a relatively new countertop material, quartz is quite popular. In fact, 2 out of every 5 homeowners now choose one of these two countertop materials for…

Some types of countertops can be installed with little experience or expertise, but natural stone is not one of them. It’s easy to spot granite, marble, and travertine countertops that weren’t installed correctly, which may mean unsightly gaps, improper leveling or support, poor quality edge work, and other issues. Choose the wrong installer and you…

Granite comes in several different color options, from neutral blacks, browns, and whites to brilliant blues, reds, and greens. If you want to match your new granite to your cabinetry, appliances, or the overall style of your kitchen or bathroom, you’ll have no trouble finding the right color and pattern to fit your design goals….