Springtime Musings
Though we are a successful natural stone restoration company, sometimes parts of the industry are hard to contend with. The need for skilled, honest, and reliable craftsmen is very high and difficult to find, and we are no stranger to the difficulty. It seems like more and more potential workers without opportunities to attend entry […]
Continue readingA Peek Into a Quarry
I recently attended a webinar hosted by the Natural Stone Institute. The hosts took us through a virtual quarry visit to an Indiana Limestone quarry owned by Polycor in Bloomington, Indiana. Limestone by definition is a sedimentary rock composed of calcite plus calcium and/or magnesium. Ralph Morgan, the “Green Guy” at Polycor said that there […]
Continue readingSpring, Sprang, Sprung! Spring Has Begun!
Whilst the weather is starting to perk up, it seems everyone is coming out of hibernation looking to get their floors refinished. Now is the time to freshen up the marble, granite, terrazzo, slate, and/or limestone in your home or property, so be sure to book early! Here are some tips to keep your floors in […]
Continue readingThe Importance of After-Care – Save $$, Keep Your Stone Looking Best, Longer
Happy New Year from us at Sungloss Marble Company! Struggling to keep your stone surfaces looking like new after they’ve been cared for by good craftsmen? Look no further! We at Sungloss Marble provide informational Aftercare Sheets for both commercial and residential properties to help maintain the quality of your stone after we are gone. It’s […]
Continue readingOur Process From Consultation to Restoration (Consultations Are Free!)
So, you want your natural stone spruced up for the holidaze? For a graduation? For corporate inspection? First, you call us because consultations are free! We at Sungloss Marble are prepared to diagnose your stone’s problems and determine whether it needs light maintenance, maintenance, or a full restoration. Don’t know what kind of stone you […]
Continue readingQuartz & Quartzite
Quartz is a mineral that is crystalized and composed of silica. It is hard, tough, and the 2nd most abundant mineral in our Earth’s continental crust after feldspar. But how are quartz counters or floors made? Quartz is an engineered stone with […]
Continue readingSlate: Not Just for Blackboards
Historically, slate was introduced in America as a blackboard in the 1800s, and now it is a top choice for designers and architects alike for flooring, wall, or bathrooms. At Sungloss Marble, we have seen slate applied in many situations, and it is quite a durable stone. Slate does not get ground or polished due […]
Continue readingNatural Stone: Function or Aesthetic?
Prior to joining the Natural Stone Foundation Webinar, I knew stone in the consumer sense of the word: the earth is a big rock. Despite that, my eyes would always marvel at marble and stone statues at various city parks, glossy sheets of travertine floors in historical Chicago lobbies, and various stone found in Chicago’s […]
Continue readingRenovation Project of the Week
This white Marble wall behind a security desk had been neglected for years! Sungloss Craftsmen were able to restore the wall to a cleaner, brighter look! Before and after of Marble wall restoration – Gold Coast
Continue readingSo, You Want Your Natural Stone Cleaned.
There seems to be a smudge that just will not go away. Hot water, cold water, soapy water, nothing seems to be working. The reason why, is that the smudge isn’t something that is on top of the stone surface but the stone surface itself. Natural stone, especially the softer varieties such as marble or […]
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