How To Repair Worn Stone Steps
03-10-2010
- 1. In many instances the worn parts of stone steps can be made good with silicon treads. In executing such a job, the first thing is to centre the step: if economy has to be practised, make the centre where the stone is ..
How to Clean a Landscape Stone Wall
03-10-2010
- A landscape stone wall adds that extra special touch to a garden. It's important to clean and properly maintain a landscape wall so that it doesn't lose its beauty. Stone walls often become weathered over time and requir..
Basic Pavestone Installation
03-10-2010
- STEP 1: PREPARE THE BASE
For patio and walkway applications: Roto-till portland cement into existing soil (94 lbs per 30 sq. ft.) For driveway applications: Use 4-6" finely crushed stone on compacted s..
Cleaning Fireplace
03-05-2010
- Having a fireplace in your home can be an enjoyable experience, although we do not rely on them as a heat source as much as in the past.
Fireplaces are considered to be a centrepiece of a room because of the warmth and ..
Basic Pavestone Installation
03-05-2010
- STEP 1: PREPARE THE BASE
For patio and walkway applications: Roto-till portland cement into existing soil (94 lbs per 30 sq. ft.) For driveway applications: Use 4-6" finely crushed stone on compacted s..
How to Clean Granite
03-05-2010
- Consider granite to be the godfather of all natural stones, the one that marble might go to for advice or slate, with a question. It's absolutely beautiful, which is surely one of the reasons it's so beloved, but better ..
Choosing and using Natural Stone
03-04-2010
- Commercial or construction use of stone
Architects, specifiers, designers, clients; choosing and using stone is an experience and one for which we recommend you ask for professional advice. Stone is a naturally occurri..
How to Tips for Limestone Maintenance and Cleaning
03-04-2010
- Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock. It is chemically made up of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate). Limestone is formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate on the floors of water bodies. Limestone is one the..
Tips for Installing Granite Countertops
03-04-2010
- What's the number one favored upgrade to increase the value of your home today. Installing granite countertops. Today's top level kitchens demand granite. Without granite a potential buyer may not give the home a second ..
Pros And Cons Of Granite Tiles For Bathroom
03-04-2010
- Granite tile for the bathroom could make a stunning appearance. It speaks of opulence, of taste and of refined beauty yet it doesn't necessarily follow that granite tiles have to be extremely expensive. It could be used ..
Marble Furniture--Care and Cleaning
03-04-2010
- Care Marble may be stone, but it is porous and stains easily. Wipe off anything spilled on marble immediately, just as you would from a wood surface. Use coasters under beverage glasses to avoid moisture rings.
Regular..
Care & Maintenance of Bathroom Counter Tops
03-03-2010
- CARING FOR NATURAL STONENatural stones, especially calcite-based stones such as marble, travertine, limestone, and many slates & have a delicate chemical composition that may interact in "strange" (damaging) ways wit..