Winter Weather and Complete Stone Restoration
It seems every condo or commercial lobby you walk into in the metro area of Chicago has taken a real beating this winter. The constant foot traffic in and out of the buildings has only added to the dull and dirty look of these once- pristine looking lobby floors. Residents, employees and guests drag in […]
Continue readingMarmol, Granito, y Piedras Naturales en el Año 2014
Este año en la convencion anual de marmol y granito, se presentaron miles de expertos en la industria de piedras naturales para demostrar nuevas ideas y productos en la industria de restauracion de marmol, granito, travertino, y pizzara. Estos productos, en los cuales caminamos, nos damos un baño, preparamos comida, reunen a todo el mundo, […]
Continue readingMy Experience at the StonExpo 2014
The annual Marble-Granite-Natural Stone Show coupled with Surfaces2014 presented new ideas, old ideas rethought and new products in the restoration and refinishing of marble, granite, slate, terrazzo, onyx, soapstone, Limestone and other surfaces we walk on , talk on, shower with, look at, eat on, and more… A HUGE gathering of professionals from around the […]
Continue readingTax Credits for Historic Restoration
ILLINOIS – Restoring your older Historic terrazzo, marble, granite, limestone, or natural stone surface may be uplifting to you, visually pleasing, and may offer some pride for maintaining and upkeep of the property. There are other incentives you may find beyond your own personal satisfaction that might inspire property owners in both commercial and residential […]
Continue readingTHE ANNUAL SURFACES & STONE EXPO AND CONVENTION
I would be remiss both as a professional restoration ” expert” and as Chairman of the Commercial / Historical Committee of the Restoration Review Group of the Marble Institute of America – if I didn’t at least mention the upcoming (Jan27-30) HUGE stone, carpet and wood flooring Expo and Meeting Convention in Las Vegas. It will ” […]
Continue readingHistorical Properties, Buildings & Gardens In Evanston, IL
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – Historical properties, buildings and gardens – Some with Limestone, Granite, marble or Slate.. Evanston, Il is filled with history. In fact, there are 61 locations and properties on the National Register of Historic Buildings! Evanston even has its own ” Historical Society” not far from the Shakespeare Gardens and Grosse Point Lighthouse. Marble, and, at times, Granite, […]
Continue readingDon’t Let Old Man Winter Blast Away The Finish On Your Marble, Limestone, Granite Or Travertine Floors, Walls, Facades, Etc.
That time of year is quickly approaching. The first snow is always pretty until the snow, dirty oily residue and salt are dragged into your home and on to your beautiful marble, limestone, granite and travertine floors. Dirt, oil, water and salt can damage your floors during the winter months. One way to protect your […]
Continue readingHoliday Care Tips
This Holiday season, you shouldn’t have to stress about getting ring marks on your beautiful Carrera White Marble counter tops or etching your elegant Black Granite kitchen island. By following a few simple steps, you will preserve the beauty of your natural stone for many holidays to come. • Keep coasters handy at all times […]
Continue readingGranite Vs. Quartz-based Engineered Stone
Know Your Stone: Granite Confusion?? It happened again. A customer called looking for some advice on an unidentified material. So far a few different companies had been brought by to assess the natural stone in her home and it had been identified as granite, black absolute granite, and even limestone. Improvement was at a standstill […]
Continue readingCorian Vs. Natural Stone
Ever heard of a ” Corian Floor ” ? I haven’t, must be some reason why, and we’ve been doing floors, facades, counters and wall restoration with natural stone like marble and limestone for almost 20 years. Corian is used for counters and is really a tough form of plastic (remember The Graduate ? – ” plastics are […]
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