by BSR | Jul 3, 2018 | Carrara, For fun, Marble
Happy 4th of July! Did you know that marble comes in red white and blue? Marble is usually a light-colored rock when it is formed from limestone with very few impurities. The marble that contains impurities such as clay minerals, iron oxides, or bituminous material...
by BSR | Jun 4, 2018 | Coatings, Film, Marble
The “how often” question is always a tough one. The answer is “it depends”. After a floor has been honed and polished, the number one enemy of maintaining a shine is grit, sand or particulate matter. These will always create micro scratches in the floor which will...
by BSR | May 24, 2018 | DIY, Granite, Gravestone, Headstone, Historic, Marble, Mausoleum, Monument
The elements can wreak havoc on marble, granite and slate headstones and memorial monuments. Many Americans take a little time each year around Memorial Day to clean and refresh family headstones, especially the stones for those who have served in the military. If you...
by BSR | May 17, 2018 | Home Improvement, Marble, Residential, Restoration
Not all marble is cut the same way. A lot of marble is cut from slabs into large flat sheets used in flooring, counters, stairs and other smooth, level surfaces, but fine marble installations can include stone carved or cut into decorative shapes like floral scroll...
by BSR | Apr 25, 2018 | Carrara, Clearstone, Coatings, Marble
Whether you are an interior designer or homeowner, you’ve probably considered marble as a surface at some point, but have you considered white marble? Every so often a building product gives an experience unlike any other. Walking into a home, hotel or foyer that...
by BSR | Apr 19, 2018 | Marble
Marble Cleaning Whether you’ve chosen marble counters, have stone floors or maybe inherited a marble tabletop, cleaning it properly will help it last a lifetime or longer. Marble and any other calcite-based stones such as limestone and travertine require...
