How to Select Your Granite CountertopsEssential questions to ask your stone fabricator  When people are planning on getting new natural stone countertops and ask me what the most important things they will need to know about stone care, I... Read More

Q. Your website and articles are extremely helpful. I now know that you don't have to seal travertine. Here is my problem; my employee applied sealer to filled travertine and didn't wipe off the excess. I spoke to a rep at the sealer... Read More

Do Not Apply a Silicon Impregnator Over a Stain If natural stone is stained, applying a silicon impregnator is a bad idea. The stain should be addressed first. Once the stain is removed, then apply the impregnator. Fred Hueston, Chief Technical... Read More

Q. My pool deck is travertine (unfilled) and my patio furniture has left rust stains. How do I remove the stains? A. That’s a frustrating but common situation. The good news is that rust stains can usually be improved or removed if handled the... Read More

Q. White Macaubus quartzite was installed yesterday and I noticed this "crack" when I hit gone from work and inspected it. Question is, is it a crack or fissure? When I run my nail over it, it does get caught. Just want to make sure I handle this... Read More

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 just finished putting in a new black marble shower wall... literally giving it its first cleaning. I had no idea that some bathroom cleaners would immediately etch into it. Please, for the love of God, tell me there’s something I can do...... Read More