When homeowners want their stone restoration technician to change the appearance of their stone in some way, the task may or may not be possible to accomplish, and in some circumstances, it may be inadvisable. This article provides some clarity on the scope of possibilities.
Most people are familiar with the idea that marble is used for floors, countertops, and the like. In this article, you’ll discover that marble has many other uses, some of them ingestible!
People commonly ask, “What causes ring-shaped marks and white spots on marble?” “Is there a product I can use to get rid of this type of stain?” and “Is there a sealer I can apply to restore the shine and prevent this problem?” Let’s unpack these concepts.
Do you have a white film or scaly buildup on your tile or stone shower? That’s calcium deposits. Here are some DIY solutions you can try yourself to remove them before you reach out for professional services.
There are many wrong ways to clean natural stone, which is why we recommend leaving heavy cleaning to an experienced stone restoration professional. Steam cleaning should be used with care and sparingly, or better yet, not at all.
With an abundance of skin cleaning products on the market, from bars and scrubs to foams and gels, knowing which ones to avoid using around your natural stone can be tricky. This article provides the details you need.
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.
Read More »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 »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 ...
Read More »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 that certain types of stone (marbl...
Read More »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 moistur...
Read More »Tempe, AZ Beyond Stone Solutions, a surface care and restoration company servicing the greater Phoenix metro area that specializes in natural stone cleaning, repair a...
Read More »It’s kind of funny what people who should know better will say about common stone failures or issues. Over the past several years, we have heard many stories about th...
Read More »Many people use stone-safe cleaning products but still mysteriously end up with chemical stone damage anyhow. How does this happen?
Read More »Here are some easy to follow precautionary tips from the PROS for preventing damage to your natural stone floors and countertops during holiday festivities.
Read More »We usually think of etching as a problem unique to marble, but it isn't all that uncommon to see etching occur on granite as well
Read More »Because travertine is a porous natural stone, it does require regular maintenance to keep it looking clean and preventing mildew from forming.
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