Natural Stone

Q. Apple juice stain on bluestone patio that has not been sealed. Stain is new. A. Fresh organic discolorations on bluestone are almost always removable, especially when they’re addressed immediately. Good thing you’re tending to the... Read More

Q. I recently moved into a home built in 1980 that has travertine tiles in all of the common rooms of the house including the bathrooms. It is a beautiful stone, but I personally hate it. It is just too much beige, and I also feel it dates the home.... Read More

Q. Hi - i need help identifying the type of stone on my countertop and the best materials to maintain/ care. A. Without an image or description of your countertop, we cannot determine what type of stone you have. Nevertheless, we will do our best to... Read More

Q. I am about to purchase a beautiful slab of marble for my pool house. It is called Skyfall marble. It has blue, green hues with grey. The slab is covered with smooth white spots. The distributer said they are natural, but I can't find ANYTHING... Read More

Q. We had a quartzite counter island installed. The top was set flat on the cabinet, and there has been no movement. A crack appeared about one month after the installation. The crack goes opposite of the natural veining in the stone. There is a... Read More

Q. I have a water circle stain on my limestone. How do I remove the stain? A. Limestone is a porous, calcium carbonate-based stone that is sensitive to acids and moisture. Liquids can absorb into its surface if it's unsealed or the sealer is... Read More

Q. Can Black Galaxy granite be re-dyed or darkened?  A. Technically, yes, you could attempt to re-dye or darken Black Galaxy granite, but it would not be advisable. Granite is a very dense natural stone, which means it doesn’t absorb liquids,... Read More