TMRC Hired to Restore Stone for Pope’s Visit
The Marble Restoration Company was contracted by The World Meeting of Families and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to take care of their stone restoration work in preparation for the Mass [...]
Cecilia Granite Counter Repair and Restoration
The Marble Restoration Company crew recently finished up a Cecilia Granite counter repair and restoration. The customer was concerned about an area that had been bleached out by a flower [...]
Black Granite Counter Restoration
The Marble Restoration Company crew recently completed a job at a customer's home who has Absolute Black Granite kitchen counters that were worn from years of use. The customer was [...]
Granite Counter Crack Repair
Problem: A customer of The Marble Restoration Company required a counter crack repair due to too much pressure on an unsupported section of a granite counter top. Additionally, the granite slab [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What You Need to Know About Sealing Stone
One of the most common problems associated with the use of natural stone is that it stains very easily. The removal of a stain can be quite expensive and, sometimes, [...]
How to Chemically Identify Your Stone
As a follow up to our last Care Tip on How to Visually Identify Your Stone, you can run a couple of tests to chemically identify your stone as well. [...]
How To Visually Identify Your Stone
If you are able to identify your stone, it helps to determine the best way possible to clean and care for it. Because your stone will show normal wear-and-tear as [...]
Is It Safe to Sit or Stand on Your Countertops?
At one point or another, many of you have decided to sit or stand on your countertops to retrieve something just out of reach (like from your spice cabinet!) Unlike [...]
Can I Fix Uneven Floor Tiles?
Lippage, or better known as uneven floor tiles, refers to differences in height between edges of adjacent tiles. Lippage may be caused by multiple factors during installation or as the [...]
Can I Set Hot Pans on Granite Counter Tops?
Did you know that while granite counter tops can withstand a great deal of heat, they are not impervious to damage caused by hot pans? One risk is that the [...]
Cleaning Granite or Marble Stains
Did you know that while it could take some time and work, it is possible to clean granite or marble stains from your stone? The first step is identifying the [...]
Cleaning Marble or Granite Counters
Did you know that cleaning marble or granite counters with a pH-neutral cleaner or water is all you need for everyday cleaning? When cleaning your marble or granite, be sure [...]
Choosing the Right Marble or Granite Sealer
Did you know that all hydrophobic sealers are not oleophobic? Hydrophobic sealers prevent water absorption only, while oleophobic sealers prevent both water and oil absorption. When choosing a marble or [...]
Do I Have Stained Marble or Etched Marble?
Did you know that it is a common misconception that any mark on your marble or granite counter is a stain? While it is possible your marble stained from something [...]
Sealing Marble or Granite Counters
Did you know once water stops beading up and is absorbing into your marble or granite counter top, it is time to seal your stone again? When choosing your sealer, [...]
Preventing Costly Marble or Granite Repairs
Did you know timely cleaning of spills like oils or common acidic beverages like coffee or lemonade can prevent costly marble or granite repairs or even permanent damage? Dampen a [...]