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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 […]
Continue readingThe 8 Beatitudes of Natural Stone Care
The “Eight Beatitudes” of keeping your natural stone beautiful (the way it should be). For building managers, developers, homeowners and designers. 1. Choose your stone wisely – don’t mix granite with marble with wood with metal interspersed, unless you want to spend big money with maintenance and aftercare, probably substandard. The care, smaller machinery and […]
Continue readingGRANITE: Mankind’s Hardest, Most Durable Stone!
If it wasn’t for Granite – I’ve heard Geologists argue – mankind as we know it would not have evolved Some many say: “so what?” or “maybe, that’s not so bad?” — but without Granite as a non-porous and durable stone the water we need for the ocean beds and other water bearing bodies over […]
Continue readingSealing And Protection Of Your Natural Stone, Marble, Terrazzo & Limestone
Sealing And Protection Of Your Natural Stone, Marble, Terrazzo & Limestone Many a store and hotel manager, aside from the housewife and househusband, has been stymied and frustrated at the inability of being able to protect natural stone surfaces with sealants that would stop the “etching” and staining of the surfaces. Now, after decades of […]
Continue readingPresidents, Power & Natural Stone: How Symbols & Structure Make the Man
Now that the election for the next President of the United States is nearing – along with the myriad of Senatorial and other races, the consumer might be surprised at the use and restoration of natural stone in and around the regional visits of various candidates. In fact, the recent NATO Conference brought Sungloss Marble […]
Continue readingThe Restoration, Recycling And Renewal Of Marble
THE RESTORATION, RECYCLING AND RENEWAL OF MARBLE – As A Way To Help Save the Planet While Improving Your Curb Appeal, Selling Your Home Or Building Yes, this is NOT a “spin” (we actually don’t spin marble tiles!) the restoration of marble and other natural stone vs. the quarrying, cutting, transporting, fabricating, re-transporting, installing and […]
Continue readingWhat You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Marble (or Limestone, or Travertine, some Granite, and other Natural Stones)
Basics of Marble And Natural Stone Tile Ownership Part 1: Why acids damage your beautiful marble. As it relates to natural stone tile and other precious surfaces, you may wonder why you see dull spots on your marble around the sink, dull ring marks that match the shape of your favorite highball glass, or marks […]
Continue readingNatural Stone And Tile Restoration Called Into Question?
THE RELIABILITY AND HONESTY OF MARBLE, TERRAZZO AND NATURAL STONE CARE REFINISHING COMPANIES A lot has been said and written about contractors, construction companies and roofers regarding the integrity of their services — rumor has it that some will do anything to get a job, and some of your cash flowing their way…. Lou Manfredini, […]
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