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Comments Off on 5 Ways To Keep Stone Countertops Looking Great
1. Use Neutral Cleaners When it comes to natural stone countertops, it’s safer to avoid acidic and ammonia based products. Stick with neutral cleaners such as Lavenet and Lavenet Green. If you enjoy cooking (like I do) and want to disinfect your countertops after preparing a meal, use Sani-Tyze. These cleaners will not harm or … ∞
Comments Off on Stone Care For Buildings (Special BOMA Edition)
Many of you know that we restore residential and commercial natural stone. This week, we’ll focus on our commercial restoration and maintenance since we have the BOMA 2016 Show coming up this week. How is stone care different for commercial buildings? First off, compared to a residential setting, there is a ton more foot … ∞
Comments Off on The Sustainability of Natural Stone
When you choose natural stones such as marble and granite in your home or building, you’re not just picking a beautiful floor or top, you’re also using a sustainable material. So why should you consider “Green Building?” First off, let’s define what that is. According to the Natural Stone Institute (formerly Marble Institute of America): … ∞
Comments Off on Almaza Jewelers: A Family-Run Business That Sparkles
This week we are posting our first guest blog written by Alissa Noshie Moyse. We are thrilled to feature an amazing Houston based family-run business, Almaza Jewelers. With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to highlight this lovely company and family who are in the stone business too. Only difference is their stones … ∞
Comments Off on The Getty Villa: A Marble Marvel in Malibu, Part II
Last week I gave you a brief history of the Getty Villa, please click here if you would like to learn more about J. Paul Getty and his amazing Malibu compound. For those of you who are up to speed, let’s dive right into the most notable marble statue at the Getty Villa: … ∞
Comments Off on The Getty Villa: A Marble Marvel in Malibu
I’ve heard of the Getty Center in Los Angeles, but I recently learned about and explored the Getty Villa in Malibu, and here begins my latest adventure in stone! As I stepped onto this remarkable compound, it was as though I was stepping back in time into a gorgeous villa in Herculaneum. This is the … ∞
Comments Off on The Duomo of San Miniato
What would a Tabbah trip to Italy be without a blog appreciating gorgeous Italian architecture? My parents, Rawi and Jane recently visited San Miniato, a city nestled in the Tuscan landscape between Florence and Pisa. This town possesses architectural and artistic treasures, not to mention delicious wine and white truffle mushrooms- yum! The highlight … ∞
1 Comment on Which Stone Should You Choose For Your Countertops?
Marble Countertops Pros Visually stunning Easy to clean (with neutral cleaners) Adds elegance to your kitchen and bathrooms Comes in a variety of colors You can decide if you like a polished finish or prefer a honed, matte finish – the level of shine can be changed on-site as well Acid etch marks and fine … ∞
Comments Off on Stone Care And Maintenance (And Why It Is So Important)
First, let’s distinguish the difference between stone restoration and stone maintenance. The Marble Institute of America (now the Natural Stone Institute) defines maintenance as “Cleaning done on a scheduled basis: daily, weekly, etc. in order to remove dirt, dust and other contaminants that degrade the stone surface and reduce the stone’s polish. Scheduled maintenance … ∞
Comments Off on Polishing Stone Adds Shine…And Color!
There is an additional benefit to polishing natural stone. We all know that when natural stone is polished, you see more shine (duh). Polishing also removes light scratches as well as acid etch marks. However, did you know that polishing stone also brings out the natural color of the stone? The colors become enhanced and the … ∞
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