Archive Monthly Archives: May 2013
Natural Stone Memorials
Memorial Day reminds me – among other things – of the very profound and beautiful memorials we have constructed in the USA….most of all , made of Marble or Granite… Of course, the Lincoln Memorial comes to mind: its massive, sitting Lincoln carved professionally looking out at his responsibilities to our country…while sitting clean, authoritative […]
Continue readingPorcelain, Pre-cast Limestone and Epoxy Terrazzo
There are many different kinds of surfaces in the world – to walk on, to hold things up ( walls ) and to beautify a bldg. ( facades ). ” Curve balls ” in our industry can fool even the most experienced professional … Porcelain originally was clay heated to a certain temp, mixed with Granite […]
Continue readingChicagoland Spring Cleaning
Sungloss Marble Restoration Company has been serving Chicagoland for over 20 years, in the business of natural stone restoration. We’ve served our clients’ needs anywhere from in Federal building or condominium and hotel lobbies, private residences, or construction sites, to name a few. Our customers include homeowners, banks, businesses, developers, villages, or even State or […]
Continue readingWater-Related Issues in Your Natural Stone
The recent flooding in the Western, Southwestern and Northern Suburbs of Chicago – causing a Federal emergency re both lower and 1st level damages – also included lots of marble, travertine, terrazzo and granite floors… It reminded me of ” water absorption” of stone floors and counters, the measurement of the same and the sealing […]
Continue readingMIA Restoration Committee
The MIA ( Marble Institute of America ) based in Cleveland, OH..has initiated a Restoration Committee composed of practicing experts from around the country – putting their talents and brains together to help solve the many, many ” sticky issues ” and confronting problems that face residential and commercial consumers – ACROSS THE WORLD who […]
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