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...
by BSR | Dec 10, 2015 | Commercial, Condo, Limestone, Renovation, Restoration, Slate
There is one very important reason to hire a stone professional to work on your marble surfaces: sometimes things are not as they seem. Boston Stone Restoration was contacted by a property manager to provide an estimate for a floor restoration on Beacon St in the Back...
by BSR | Sep 30, 2015 | DIY, Limestone, Marble, Slate
Efflorescence, meaning “to flower out” in French, is the migration of salt to the surface of a porous material (like slate, marble & limestone) where it forms a crust or coating. Efflorescence is a common occurrence especially in outdoor areas or in...