There are lots of options for your home flooring. More and more people are choosing to have natural stone used as the flooring in their house. The stone is not used strictly on floors but also on counters, showers and backsplashes as well. The stone options that you have are granite, slate, marble and one…
Grout, and some tile, are susceptible to rust stains. Where the mildew and mold stains are usually the more common, the rust stains are unsightly blemishes that frequently develop. In addition to mold, excess iron in water can also cause rust stains on tile surfaces. When it comes to these rust stains, there are many…
When homeowners begin to notice the mold or mildew growth, most reach for the bleach and a scrub brush to eliminate the nasty eyesores. A common agent that removes the growth of mold and mildew is bleach and is often the preferred method, however some do not want to be close to toxic chemicals, particularly…
Our latest blog was part 1 outlining the pros and cons of specific natural stone. This is part 2 with helpful tips to care for and maintain your floors. First the cleaning. Marble requires special deep cleaning agents to lift stains out of the pores in the material. Susceptible to etching and staining marble used…
To start with we must consider what’s good and what’s bad about natural stone flooring. Pros of Natural Stone Floors • Durability, it can handle heavy foot traffic • Dirt, dust and allergens natural stone is easy to clean and doesn’t attract the bad stuff. • Look, a elegant natural look that can be duplicated…
