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Comments Off on Texas Winter Storm Aftermath – Restoring Stone Surfaces
It was the week that hell froze over. Texans are the toughest people I know, but wow we suffered that week with epic low temperatures and no heat to warm us up. I wanted to write a blog about moving forward and how we can repair stone surfaces that may have been damaged due to the … ∞
Comments Off on To Our Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To our wonderful and very valued customers, I am penning this blog instead of filling your inbox with another COVID-19 e-mail about the state of our business during this Pandemic. As of today, March 18, 2020, International Stoneworks is still fully operating and we plan on staying open for the foreseeable future. International Stoneworks … ∞
Comments Off on Stone Floor Recovery: One Year After Hurricane Harvey
The weeks following Hurricane Harvey last year almost felt like a blur. From the perspective of a stone restoration estimator, it was heartbreaking to see one home after another scrambling to save anything worth saving. However, the one bright spot in this difficult time was the comradery that Houstonians had with one another. Of course, … ∞
Comments Off on Four Myths About Natural Stone – Debunked
Myth: “I prefer a honed finish because stone tops with a more matte finish do not acid etch.” Actually, the finish does not determine if the stone reacts to acids. It is the stone itself. If you have a honed marble countertop and you spill vinegar on the stone, the marble does etch, but it … ∞
Comments Off on New School vs. Old School: Stone Restoration
Ever heard of these stone restoration terms before: “Magnesite bond segments,” “bricks,” “Munich segments?” If you’ve been in the stone restoration game long enough, I bet you have. I on the other hand, am not very familiar with this vocabulary. Full disclosure: I’m 31 years old and I’ve been in the stone restoration industry for … ∞
Comments Off on To Restore or Replace Stone Floors After Flooding
After flooding or water damage, it is not always evident whether or not stone surfaces can be restored or if they need to be replaced. Here is a quick guide to help you designate which issues can be addressed through restoration: Surface dirt, mud, silt It is hard to evaluate the damage water … ∞
Comments Off on Protecting Wood & Carpet While Cleaning Natural Stone
It’s no secret that natural stone is our thing, but let’s be real here: we know you also love other surfaces such as carpet and wood floors. We don’t blame you at all! In fact, in this week’s blog, we’re giving you advice on how to protect your wood and carpet, while you clean and … ∞
Comments Off on Stone Restoration VS Maintenance: Why & When
You’ve heard the terms: stone restoration, stone care, and stone maintenance, but what exactly is the difference between these phrases? When does stone restoration end and maintenance begin? Keep in mind that this subject is a hot topic in the stone industry with varying opinions, but I’m going to try to define these terms … ∞
Comments Off on Jacqueline’s TISE 2017 Recap
Now that we’ve had a few days to regroup from The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, I’m counting down my favorite moments from this excellent annual event: First off, I have to mention how much I enjoyed presenting this year at the “Managing A Family Business Forum.” My fellow panelists and … ∞
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 … ∞
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