by BSR | Jan 17, 2019 | Home Improvement, Residential, Slate
One of our favorite parts of our job is when a client discovers a stone floor hidden under another floor. Recently, we had a homeowner in Worcester decide it was time to pull up her laminate flooring to see what was underneath. Once the laminate was removed, she found...
by BSR | Dec 18, 2018 | Granite, Slate
Slate flooring is a very desirable choice for high traffic areas such as mudrooms, laundry rooms and bathrooms, due to its durability and resistance to significant moisture. That is not to say that slate is impenetrable. Sometimes damage can be caused with the wrong...
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 | Sep 26, 2016 | Granite, Home Improvement, Interior Design, Marble, Onyx, Quartzite, Renovation, Residential, Restoration, Slate, Soapstone, Travertine
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...
by BSR | Jun 6, 2016 | Fireplace, Home Improvement, Marble, Renovation, Slate, Soapstone
If you love to enjoy a crackling fire in the fall & winter months, there is no doubt that summer is the best time to take care of cleaning the fireplace surrounds, mantel or mantelpiece and chimneypieces. Stone fireplaces made from granite, marble, limestone, and...
by BSR | Apr 14, 2016 | Flagstone, Slate
Slate flooring can be durable, naturally slip-resistant and hard wearing. This makes it a great choice of floor tile that can be used in wet or high traffic areas. Slate floor tiles are often used in foyers, kitchens, porches and bathrooms. We have had several clients...
