by BSR | Oct 26, 2018 | Commercial, Facilities, Renovation, Restoration, Terrazzo
We have been talking a lot about terrazzo lately as it is a commonly used application for flooring in schools, airports, and hospitals. It is extremely durable, but over time can need restoration and maintenance. One of the beauties of terrazzo is if the...
by BSR | Sep 6, 2018 | Limestone, Renovation, Restoration, Slate
This unusual combination of Vermont green slate and white limestone was in dire need of cleaning and polishing. We had previously worked on this floor in 2015 and it is perfect example of why bi-annual or annual maintenance is a good idea. After 3 years of general...
by BSR | Jul 26, 2018 | Clearstone, Coatings, Marble, Residential, Restoration
This project is another successful Clearstone application in Waban, MA. The client chose the week he was on vacation for us to apply the coating to his beautiful carrara marble kitchen counters. The owner had been experiencing extensive etching especially on the...
by BSR | Jul 18, 2018 | Historic, Home Improvement, MicroGuard, Residential, Restoration, Sealing, Terrazzo
Newport, RI — Our biggest project and challenge of the summer was just completed last week. We were so excited to be chosen to work on this unusual job of restoring a 4,400 square foot terrazzo pool deck on Newport’s famed Cliff Walk. The historic home,...
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 | Feb 22, 2018 | Home Improvement, Residential, Restoration, Soapstone
People fall in love with soapstone for good reason. The finished surface of soapstone feels like a dry bar of soap, it is impervious to most types of liquids and chemicals and is heat resistant. Soapstone was formed from igneous rock in ancient ocean rift zones when...
