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Please take a moment to browse through our collection of informative articles and tips. You’ll find valuable information on topics such as tile and natural stone care, grout line cleaning, stain removal, and much more. If you require any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We welcome any questions you might have…

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. Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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. Read More

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... Read More

Could these foods be etching your stone?

If you've done any homework at all on how to properly care for your natural stone, one of the first things you probably learned was... Read More

Why is my natural stone flaking?

Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in which mineral salts are carried into the stone by... Read More

Mysterious Odors? They Might Be Coming From Your Grout!

If you have mysterious odors that you can't quite identify the source, it just might be coming from your grout lines. Professional cleaning followed by... Read More

5 Essential Care Tips for Maintaining Your Natural Stone Countertops

One of the most common questions we get from our customers about their natural stone is, “Now that I have it, how do I take... Read More

How To Fix Your Scratched Soapstone

If you have soapstone in your business or home, you may have discovered it is more easily scratched than some other stone types. But did... Read More

DIY Stone or Tile Installation?

Installing a new stone or tile floor yourself? Here is important information from the pros on the first cleaning that you need to know before... Read More

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