While natural stone is beautiful, it is susceptible to normal wear-and-tear and requires maintenance. The Marble Restoration Company’s technicians have put together some of their best care tips to keep your marble, granite, travertine, terrazzo or other natural stone looking great!
Should I Repair the Holes in my Travertine Floor?
Formed deep within hot springs, travertine stone has a naturally rustic appearance. Part of that appearance is due to the way that hot water vapor escaped the stone as it was forming. The vapor created [...]
What Can I Expect During the Stone Restoration Process?
As you are getting ready to move ahead with your stone restoration work, it may be helpful to understand what you can expect leading up to, during, and after the project has been completed. Our [...]
Why Is My Light-Colored Marble Yellowing?
The tendency of a light-colored stone to yellow can be caused by several reasons. First, many white marbles contain iron that oxidizes over time causing the yellow appearance. This type is difficult to repair and [...]
Repairing Chips, Holes and Spalling In Natural Stone
Small pits or pieces of stone popping off the surface of your stone is called spalling. This condition is common on stone exposed to large amounts of water or when deicing salts are used for [...]
Sanded Versus Unsanded Grout and How It Can Affect Your Stone
Tile grout acts like a mortar that binds tiles together, but it also keeps moisture out and helps ensure the tiles stay a certain distance apart. A variety of grouts are available, but all can [...]
Do It Yourself: Etch Removal
While not guaranteed, it is possible for very light, small etch marks on your marble floors or counters to be removed using an etch remover, rag, rubber gloves for hand protection and some elbow grease. [...]
Do It Yourself: Sealing Granite or Marble
It is important to apply a sealer to any type of natural stone in your home. Natural stone is a very porous material, and you need to make sure that it is sealed at all [...]
What Is Efflorescence and Can It Be Removed From Natural Stone?
Efflorescence appears as a white powdery residue on the surface of the stone. It is a common condition on new stone installations or when the stone is exposed to a large quantity of water, such [...]
Can I Remove Stun Marks From My Marble?
A stun mark is a type of crystal damage to your natural stone. Stun marks appear as white marks on the surface of the stone and are common in certain types of marble. These stuns [...]