Category Archives for Recession Update and Stone Refinishing

Terrazzo Treasures

If your home was built between 1920 and 1950 there is a good chance that you may have a terrazzo treasure underneath that carpet or tile in the foyer or basement. Terrazzo floors are intricate colored concrete, usually Limestone based, with broken marble or “other” chips integrated into the floor’s design.  Often multi-colored, these floors […]

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Natural Stone And Tile Restoration Addresses Lippage Too

Got Lippage? Have you ever happened to get your heel caught by the floor of natural stone? Or maybe you tripped over the unexpected irregularity of your tiles? The fact is that you can be injured and in the process also damage the tiles on the floor or even make a deep scratch on your […]

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Recession Update – Green is Growing

We recently read an interesting study at Greenseal.org (link) which finds that despite the recession, 4 out of 5 people are continuing to buy green products and services today. This shows the reach of the green movement and also the power of consumers to tip the scale towards change. It tells us there are two […]

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Financial Considerations and Stone Care in Today’s Economy

In the current atmosphere of financial uncertainty, homeowners may find themselves putting off all but the most critical contractor work. There are a few things to think about when deciding to postpone stone restoration. We’ve seen a whole range of stone wear, and some circumstances warrant more concern than others. High traffic or what I […]

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