One of the privileges we get working with stone is the opportunity to restore Veterans headstones and memorials. We’ve cleaned and restored many grave markers over the years. This season, we had an opportunity to restore the stone of a World War II veteran at a...
Real Estate pros weigh in on the idea of restoring natural stone before selling your massachusetts home. We recently spoke to 3 successful real estate professionals in Massachusetts to learn a little more about how natural stone (marble, granite, slate, etc.) impacts...
There is a lot of controversy over whether or not you need to seal marble and granite counter tops, and if so, how often. First you should do this simple test to see if your stone is already sealed. Bear in mind that the ability to absorb sealer in the first place is...
One of our favorite stones is called Rainforest Granite, which is quarried in India It comes in both Brown and Green and is very rich looking with lots of depth of color and variation in veining. It has the look of marble but is actually a serpentine granite....
There is no denying it, winter is coming! Here are some important tips to protect your stone floors during the wet and snowy months ahead. This may seem like a no brainer, but ask guests to take their shoes off upon entering your home. All the sand and the salt and...
When working with designers and architects, the thing we hear most often is that nothing feels more authentic and permanent than stone. Even when it is used in small ways like a mantle, a threshold or foyer, stone means quality and suggests longevity. Stone is a...