Efflorescence: How to recognize and prevent it
Have you ever noticed a thick white salt like powdery substance covering your tile and grout? No matter how much you scrub it, it does not leave the surface. This is nothing but efflorescence, which is the residue of calcium and mineral deposits originated due to...
Do your Surfaces need Sealing? Try the Water Test
Here is an easy test to see if they do. This should be performed twice yearly. The Water Sealer Test is quite simple but will be important for knowing when to replenish your sealer. 1. Pour water, about 3 inches in diameter, on several different places of the surface....
Color Seal: What are the Benefits? and What is the Process?
Color Sealer can be applied to grout lines of interior or exterior ceramic or porcelain tile. It can also be applied to grout lines of natural stone tile as long as the stone itself has already been sealed. Quality Color Sealers repel oil and water based liquids,...
How to Care for Your Marble Countertops
White kitchens are classic, and they gained popularity in recent years likely due to Joanna Gaines’ modern farmhouse renovations on HGTV’s Fixer Upper. Her countertop stone of choice was often marble, with light colors and stunning veining. While they’re beautiful,...