Stone Care Guides

Considerations When Choosing Natural Stone Flooring

There are some things to think about before making your final decision when it comes to natural stone flooring. Natural stone is a timeless choice that will stand the test of time and bring character to any home or business environment. To help you with your selection process, here are some considerations when choosing natural stone flooring that may be important to keep in mind: The cost of natural stone flooring may be higher than that of other types of flooring, but its durability makes it an excellent long-term investment. Choosing Between Natural Stone and Solid Hardwood FlooringHardwood, concrete, stone, and...

The Mysterious Case of The Water Stain/Ring

Focusing on the problem."The Lord of The Ring!"One of the most common problems related to glossy marble surfaces is represented by "water stains" or "water rings." The only possible way to solve a problem is to understand its nature thoroughly, or else no intelligent solution can be found.The definition of a "water stain," or a "water ring," is a dull mark showing on the otherwise glossy surface of marble, which can appear in the form of a drop, or a streak, or a ring, or a splatter, etc. By looking at it, one gets the feeling that it can come...

Keep Your High-Traffic Polished Stone Floors Looking Pristine!

  Maintaining commercial high-traffic polished marble and granite floors has always been a major issue. Especially when it comes to polished stone surfaces, which are exposed to all sorts of people walking through them daily, this problem makes sense because it can lead to immediate wear and tear, which cannot be easily fixed with many attempts. Considering that polished stone is in fact, bare stone, the solution to the problem is not easy. The first group to be faced with such an “unusual” and outright “weird” problem were the janitorial companies in charge of the maintenance of various buildings with polished...

How to Apply Sealer to Your Shower

Sealing the grout between your wall and floor tiles can be highly advantageous in your home. This is particularly true in shower or bathroom areas, where moisture, shampoo, and soap residues can cause stains and contamination that is difficult to remove.Shower grout is made up of sand, cement, and water, and as a result, it is porous and absorbent by nature. It may absorb dirt and mildew like a sponge if it is not sealed, and once it's in, getting out can take a long time. Grout can be easily sealed without spending a lot of money, and water-based and...

How to Properly Apply an Impregnator Sealer to Countertops

Natural stone countertops are hygienic and durable. But they are still made of porous material. So, if you do not apply an impregnator sealer correctly, they might fill with liquids and oils, to the point that the stains on the surface will not go away without sanding the surface, thus ruining its aesthetic value. Here is how to properly apply a stone sealer to your countertop. But before we dive in, let's consider how the type of natural stone may lead you to choose different products for achieving the best results. Stone Absorbency Different types of stones have varying absorbency...