When you visit Rome and other historic cities where many ancient marble monuments and sculptures can be appreciated, their magnificent appearance has a lot to do with the restoration work…
Of all the materials you can choose to build your shower, natural stone is likely your best option. Compared to ceramic tile and the porcelain materials fabricated for use in…
In one of the most talked-about celebrity real estate deals of 2019, veteran Hollywood actor Jeff Bridges sold his Montecito estate, located in Southern California, to media mogul Oprah Winfrey….
There are various stains that properly sealed granite will be able to withstand, and water is one of them—as long as it’s wiped up promptly and not left to sit…
Interior design trends come and go, but quite a few of them end up coming back with slight upgrades. For example, globe pendant lights were popular in the 1960s before…
As durable as granite is, there are situations that could lead to surface discoloration. Most of the time, what you perceive as being an off-color spot on your granite floor…
In certain settings, the chemical compound known as acetone is used as a cleaner. Also known as propanone, acetone is a solvent used in many industrial laboratories for general cleaning,…
When looking at the most fabulous properties on the market these days, you can almost always count on marble or granite being part of the listing description. In November 2019,…
Some of the most stylish residential development projects of 2019 feature quartz countertops and flooring. Such is the case of the Tribeca Apartments in St. Louis, The Gallatin residences in…
Travertine is one of those natural stones that happen to be more popular than most people realize. In fact, some people think marble and limestone are synonymous with travertine, and…
When thinking about a new kitchen or a remodeling project, you have to start from the bottom up. The flooring color, design, and materials should be decided upon before thinking…
North American home builders are increasingly making quartz their preferred material for countertops. Builders can’t ignore the advantages presented by engineered stone. Slabs can be manufactured to resemble the finest…
Granite flooring and countertops are among the highlights of the most interesting celebrity real estate listings in 2019. Director F. Gary Gray, known for films such as The Italian Job,…
Marble countertops are perfect for kitchens. They look great and durable enough for households where elaborate meals are prepared on a daily basis. With proper care and maintenance, you don’t…
Shopping for quartz countertops requires more than just choosing colors, patterns, textures, and surface finish options. Since the slabs that will be installed in your kitchen or bathrooms are three-dimensional…
Granite flooring and countertops look great, particularly if the stone has been honed and polished to a glossy finish, but when a cloudy film forms on the surface, you get…
Open floor plans that merge family rooms with the kitchen continue to be very popular among homebuyers in 2019. According to national home builder Lennar, this preference for open floor…
Grouting is part of natural-stone tile installations. The only way to avoid it is by opting for joined panels instead of tiles, and this isn’t recommended for flooring applications. Contractors…
“Foot selfies” are the latest Instagram and Pinterest trends, and they have a strong focus on flooring aesthetics. Interior designers are loving this digital photography trend, and they’ve noticed that…
In North American homes, kitchen islands have been a strong aspect of open floor plans since the 1950s. Interior designers believe soldiers coming back from World War II noticed tables…
Grout lines are an important aspect of just about all tile installations, whether they’re used for flooring, decorative backsplash details, shower walls, or surrounds. Even though grouting work doesn’t really…
