
Stone and Tile Care And Maintenance Tips
INFORMATIVE TIPS AND ARTICLES
Peruse our helpful and informative tips and articles to learn the proper ways to care for your tile and natural stone, clean your grout lines, remove stains, and much more!

Are you considering natural stone as a material for your kitchen or bath new construction or renovation plans? You'll need to enlist the services of both a stone fabricator and...
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Resolve Dirty Grout Problems Once and For All
If your grout looks dirty or seems to be a dirt magnet, there are real, lasting solutions available. Read this article to learn how to resolve dirty grout problems once...
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Countertops: Your Essential Guide
Thinking about purchasing new countertops? You're going to love the Surface BUZZ magazine Kitchen Countertop edition! When you begin your search for the right countertop material for your new kitchen,...
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Limestone Selection and Care
For anyone considering having limestone installed, as well as anyone with an existing installation, read this article to learn where limestone works best, why limestone is not suitable for wet...
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Removing Urine Stains and Odors on Natural Stone
Urine stains and odors can be difficult to remove from natural stone. Here are some step-by-step instructions for both urine stain and odor removal.
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Is My Stone Really Stained?
We have received many calls regarding "staining," and in some cases the issue is not a stain at all. Here are some examples of stone problems that look like stains...
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Is My Countertop Quartzite or Marble?
Quartzite will not etch or scratch. If you have quartzite that is etched and scratched, it may actually be marble. This article explains the difference so that you can tell...
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Top 10 Causes of Grout Turning Yellow
Home and business owners and property managers have a common complaint about grout turning yellow. Read this article to learn about possible causes and solutions.
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Graffiti Removal
Removing graffiti on stone, tile, brick, or masonry? Put the pressure washer away. It can be problematic and/or ineffective. Read this article for guidance.
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How To Prevent Etching When Disinfecting Stone
This article offers sound advice on how to disinfect your natural stone without accidentally causing etch damage and what to do if you already have etch damage.
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How To Remove Pink Shower Film
Have you ever noticed a slimy pink film form in your shower? This article explains what it is, how to get rid of it, and how to keep it from...
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The Coronavirus and Your Stone Countertops
Can the coronavirus survive on my stone countertop? What do I use on my stone to properly kill the virus? Get coronavirus answers from stone expert, Fred Hueston.
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