Practical Suggestions For Stone Care and Maintenance
We can always repair and restore your natural stone, but here are some practical suggestions for avoiding damage during care and maintenance procedures.
What To Do About Cement Stains on Sandstone
Cleaning concrete off of sandstone can be tricky. Common cleaners may even cause damage. Here is important information on what to do and what to watch out for.
How to Clean and Protect Limestone Floors
Limestone floors are relatively easy to maintain but can become dull and dirty with time and use. Here are some tips to keep your floors looking their best.
Taking the Mystery Out of Terrazzo
Understanding terrazzo, it’s history, and care will help direct design and maintenance choices wherever it may be found, from historic to modern spaces.
Is Natural Stone Hard as a Rock?
The old idiom “hard as a rock…” has contributed to the formation of imprecise opinions about natural stone, which loses beauty without maintenance.
Environmentally-Friendly Natural Stone
Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director for surpHaces and Founder of Stone Forensics weighs in on whether natural stone is an environmentally friendly choice…
The Unexpected Stone Stain Remover
If you have a stubborn stain that is unresponsive to traditional stain removal methods, such as poulticing, just head down to your local beauty supply store…
How to Remove Polyvinylether (PVE) Stain
Refrigerator, freezer, and AC system repairs may result in PVE (an oil used in refrigerant systems) stains. Here are a few suggestions for DIY stain removal.
White Residue on Stone
If you have white residue on your stone, here are a few tips and tricks for identifying the cause and possibly removing it.
Removing a Stain Left By a Potted Plant
Question: I have a water ring where a plant was sitting on my hearthstone, which I believe is limestone. Is there any way to remove it? I appreciate your help. Great question. Simply put, the water ring you see is either a stain or an etch… or a combination thereof.
