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Natural Stone vs. Ceramic Tile

October 2, 2013 /in /by

Natural Characteristics Understand that many natural stones may contain small naturally-occurring cracks (fissures), granite countertops may have some pitting and each stone has it’s own unique characteristics. Cracking and pitting are common complaints heard from consumers who were unaware of these characteristics when they selected natural stone. A common saying in the stone business: “If […]

Tips on Selecting Tile

September 3, 2013 /in /by

Consider the interior environment that you will create Color will make the room look larger or smaller. Size will determine the number of grout joints. Large-unit tiles work equally well in large or small rooms. Smaller tiles are usually intended for smaller rooms or to create a pattern. Direction will create either a visual flow […]

Caring for Stone

August 28, 2013 /in /by

Natural stone is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Stone is a natural product and simple care and maintenance will keep it looking beautiful. These are recommendations from the Marble Institute of America Precautions Use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices. Many common foods and […]

Caring for Ceramic Tile

August 14, 2013 /in , /by

Cleaning All ceramic tiles are stain resistant and require very little maintenance. A basic maintenance program would be to dust mop and spot-mop as necessary, then mop with a cloth-mop and neutral cleaner on a regular basis. However, some tiles will have better dirt hiding capabilities than others, and some will be easier to maintain […]