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Comments Off on Stoneworks® Stone Care Products Now Available on Amazon
Let’s face it: Amazon is the quickest and easiest way to get what you need these days. I end up using Amazon a lot; everything from Christmas gifts to regular household cleaners and everything in between. As a consumer, it is difficult to make it to the store sometimes, and then the light bulb turned … ∞
Comments Off on Surprising Substances That Can Acid Etch Marble
…and other similar stones such as travertine, terrazzo and limestone First off, I want to go over the pH scale with you: the pH scale measures how acidic or how basic a substance is. The scale ranges from 0 to 14; a pH of 7 is neutral. Lower than a 7 is on the acid side … ∞
Comments Off on Quartzite and Marble: Stone Care Do’s and Don’ts
Quartzite Definition: “A dense hard metamorphic natural quartz-based stone typically formed of sandstone” (Marble Institute of America) 1. Don’t get Quartzite confused with Quartz countertops Quartzite is a natural stone; it is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock. Quartz is an engineered, man-made material. It typically contains a combination of natural ground quartz and polymer … ∞
Comments Off on 5 Essential Facts About Marble
1. Marbles are not necessarily “Soft” Many people say that marble is a “soft stone,” but really what they mean is that it has a tendency to react to acids. Actually, the minerals in marble are not the softest on the Mohs scale; it is a common misconception that stone softness has a correlation to chemical … ∞
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 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 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 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: … ∞
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