Readily available are many tile options and applications for homes and businesses alike. Consumers can use both natural stone and manmade materials for their tile and they are offered in a variety of sizes, colors and style. As they usually just pick it for the way it looks, few give little thought to the maintenance…
Many people love tile and grout floors because they are durable, a cool touch of style, and they can even help keep your home cool during hot summer months. Tile and grout can look dingy and dull after some time, especially when it is not taken care of. Generally, your tile and grout can last…
Quarried from the ground in blocks, soapstone is a natural product like marble and granite. Composed mainly of talc, magnesium, silicate and chlorate it is a metamorphic rock. Because unlike the marble and granite, soapstone is non-porous, making it completely stain resistant, that is where the similarities end. Since soapstone is an inert material, which…
Pets can be so great. They will cuddle with you, go running, play around, and can be your best friend. They are always so excited when you get home. What a great best friend! But there is one downside to having pets in your home. Pets don’t always smell the best and can have accidents…
The durability of natural stone is major benefit and as a result, marble is one of the common natural stone tiles used for countertops, flooring, and shower walls. Unfortunately, durability doesn’t mean indestructible. There are common mistakes made when cleaning marble surfaces that negatively impact its appearance over time. Better for homeowners is prevention, though…
