Granite is much harder than marble. The hardness of stone is measured on a scale of 1 to 10. Ten is the hardest mineral. Diamond is a ten. Most marbles fall in the 3-5 range and granites fall into the 7-8 range. A simple test to determine if you are... Read More

Marble Floors Are Not Ideal for a Restaurant Environment Marble floors are not typically recommended for use in restaurants because they can be easily scratched, stained, and damaged by spills, heavy foot traffic, and dropped items. Marble is a... 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

The "Orange Peel" Effect on Marble Working with marble polishing powders is both an art and a science. Improper use of polishing powders can result in what is known in the stone and tile industry as "orange peel," that is, marble that has a dull and... Read More

Q. I have Italian Marble in my foyer and my daughter spilled orange juice on it and etched it. Can it be fixed or does it need to be replaced? A. In most cases, light etching can be fixed by using a marble polishing powder or compound and following... Read More

Q. The resin coating of our Knoll Saarinen marble top table has been cracking and peeling for the past year. We don't know what to do. Any advice?   A. Some manufacturers use resins to create a topical polish, which look amazing... at first.... Read More

Q. My granite has a red candle wax stain. What is the best way to remove the stain? A. Dyes can be extremely difficult to remove, especially the red and orange colors. The dye in the wax will need a solvent to remove the stain. Clean the area with a... Read More

You are right. It will take forever to hone a wall with a three inch diamond. The fastest way is to attach a seven or eight inch drive pad to you hand machine and use a diamond that is at least that size or you can arrange three-three inch diamonds... Read More

Q. When I am polishing with a powder the marble gets a dull, wavy appearance and sometimes looks rough and dimpled. What’s going on? A. You are describing what is known as "orange peel." Orange peel is the result of using too much acid on the... Read More

Q. We spilled some turmeric spice on our blue stone kitchen floor. Any ideas on how to remove it? A. First, blot up any fresh turmeric with a soft cloth or paper towel. Avoid rubbing. It will push the staining agents deeper into the stone.  NOTE:... Read More