It’s kind of funny what people who should know better will say about common stone failures or issues. Over the past several years, we have heard many stories about the reasons stone will fail, turn color, fade, and so on. Many are funny and most are just plain false. Here's a sampling you may enjoy....
Cleaning New Carpets: Dispelling a Common Misconception
Some very well intentioned people advise that it's a good idea to delay cleaning a new carpet as long as possible. But, is this really sound advice or a bad idea?...
Often-Overlooked Cause of Stone Damage
Many people use stone-safe cleaning products but still mysteriously end up with chemical stone damage anyhow. How does this happen? ...
A History of Carpet and Rugs (Infographic)
Ever wonder how rugs and carpeting became so prevalent in our culture? We cut the rug, roll out the red carpet, sweep things under the rug, and occasionally have the rug pulled out from under us. Check out this fun and informative infographic....
The Sensitive Side of Granite
We usually think of etching as a problem unique to marble, but it isn't all that uncommon to see etching occur on granite as well....