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Commercial Lobby

This office building lobby floor had gone many years without receiving a professional maintenance visit.  As a result, the agglomerate marble had lost its lustre, looked neglected and soiled.  Through a full scale restoration which involved grinding using industrial diamond abrasives and polishing, the marble was brought back to a spectacular, luxurious shine for everyone to admire. MARBLEMaster […]

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Statue Restoration

If statues have been neglected over the years, it is difficult to restore them to their original state. It is vital to maintain your stone statues before damage becomes visible. Cracks and chips will occur naturally as some stones have more veins than others. This can be skillfully repaired by a stone care specialist. Statues require […]

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Kitchen Sinks – Undermount vs Overmount

From an interior design perspective, the undermount sink has been gaining in popularity especially when installing natural stone countertops such as granite and quartz.  And it’s easy to understand why. Not only do they make clean up easier, allowing homeowners to quickly wipe debris into the sink without getting caught under a lip (of an […]

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Stone Care Do’s and Don’ts

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Do have your natural stone treated with an appropriate sealant before use. wipe up spills as quickly as possible to avoid damage and staining. use trivets or mats under hot dishes and cookware. use a cutting board to avoid scratching the surface. place a small rug or mat at entrances to trap dirt and sand […]

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Finishes – Honed vs Polished

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If you’re contemplating restoration or have a new installation that you’re not quite satisfied with, you will be pleased to learn that the finish is not written in stone.  It can be changed with a little effort and expertise. Most often, during restoration, the existing finish is removed entirely through the grinding process.  At this […]

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