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Comments Off on Our Favorite Red & Green Holiday Stones
Ho Ho Ho! We are in the Holiday Spirit and we’ve decided to celebrate by highlighting some of our favorite red and green natural stones! Ok, I know we all love Carrara and Calacatta White Marble, but let’s get colorful with our stones this season. Rosso Verona and Rojo Alicante Marble I actually see … ∞
Comments Off on Stone Prep Before Your Holiday Party
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time of year where we celebrate with close friends and family and eat and drink and eat! But hold on a minute…what about your marble, limestone, granite, and travertine kitchen countertops? No doubt your kitchen will get a lot of use over the holidays. In this … ∞
Comments Off on 5 Facts About Stone Restoration
1. No dust Stone restoration is a wet process, so there is no dust involved. However, because we use water, the first part of our process is protection. We use plastic and blue painters tape to protect your baseboards and cabinets. 2. The shine comes from the stone itself, not a sealer There is … ∞
Comments Off on Rawi’s Words Of Wisdom
A Humbling Experience, By President Rawi Tabbah After 34 years in the stone restoration business, I am often asked what is the first thing a person interested in this business should do? My usual answer is: learn as much as you can about the stone itself. Learn to recognize marble from granite from limestone, etc. Then, learn some … ∞
1 Comment on 5 Facts About Quartzite Before Your Kitchen Remodel
1. It Has The “Marble” Look Quartzite is a natural stone; it is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic quartz-based rock. Through a process of high heating and pressure, the sandstone changes into quartzite. Quartzite for the most part, is a durable natural stone, which makes it a good choice for high traffic areas, such as … ∞
Comments Off on How To Solve A 630 Year Old Stone Problem
While visiting Milan recently, we naturally visited the magnificent Duomo Cathedral in the heart of this city. The renovation of the cathedral is ongoing. I thought about giving the City of Milan a bid to join in the restoration project, but was told that we did not meet the prerequisite of 100 years in the … ∞
Comments Off on Basalt Stone: A Hot Choice For Countertops & Floors
Why write about Basalt stone this week? First: Basalt is a durable material that can be used in buildings and in homes. Second: In my recent travels this year, I’ve encountered a lot of naturally formed basalt, from Portland’s Multnomah Falls to Hawaii’s Waikapala’e and Waikanaloa Caves. Needless to say, it’s a pretty cool and … ∞
Comments Off on The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Let’s start by saying that I did see the Red Sox play at Fenway Park – don’t worry! No trip to Boston would be complete without that. Our second Boston stop? An afternoon at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Most notably known for the mysterious art heist that took place in 1990, this amazing museum … ∞
Comments Off on Falling for Portland: Wahkeena and Multnomah Falls
My Adventures in Stone Portland, Oregon edition continues at Wahkeena Falls and Multnomah Falls. These amazing waterfalls are breathtaking and have such an amazing geological history. I took the quick hike up Wahkeena Falls and found myself gazing upon the source of the waterfall. As the fresh cool water splashed my face, I couldn’t … ∞
Comments Off on The Pittock Mansion, A Sandstone Chateau
Nestled in the hills of Portland, Oregon stands a large chateau-like home, the Pittock Mansion. This home, built in 1909, was a unique masterpiece for its time. The owners of this marvelous private residence? Mr. Henry and Mrs. Georgiana Pittock. The home boasts 46 rooms, including a state-of-the art kitchen (for its time) and … ∞
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