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Nothing against The Kia guys but need to make a point here. Another day I was installing small terrazzo floor sections in my shop for training and tools and equipment testing purposes. We only restore terrazzo and that was the first time I have experienced installing one. I have prepped the area accordingly and mixed just enough batch to install approx 40 SF area. Soon en...

This distinctive red brick structure was built as a 45,000 sq ft family home for shoe manufacturer Joseph E. Tilt in 1914. The mansion originally had 14 bedrooms, 17 fireplaces, a library, ballroom, billiards room, wine cellar, and gym. The Salvation Army purchased the property in 1920 to house cadets in training. For Joseph, this building meant to represent his status of being...

We never think about the floor surfaces we are walking on at our homes, work, schools, airports, malls, hospitals, etc. What journey it takes for each marble slab or tiny chip to end up under our shoe soles. How much energy got generated or waisted to dig deep into beautiful and gigantic marble rocks, invading and disturbing their peaceful lifestyle with heavy and loud machiner...

Polishing concrete floors in the basement face a few challenges that are manageable with the right approach. In residential houses, a concrete substrate is not as high quality as concrete in commercial and industrial buildings due to their lack of porosity and a high degree of density. On the other hand, grinding floors in the basement expose air holes and many types of weaknes...

We all know marble as the most beautiful stone type that could end at our house, office, building lobby, etc.But does marble get dirty?Of course, it does but so other wear and tear that will catch our attention and raise your concerns and questions.So is marble cleaning is the first and the most important solution? Will it sound surprising if I tell you that marble cleaning doe...

It is generally challenging to find a stone restoration company since this trade is very unique and has little mystery behind it.The most of the time clients look for tile shop or granite fabricator hoping to get appropriate assistance for their stone surfaces but after the first minute of conversation, they discover that it takes dedicated stone restoration company and skilled...

The travertine floor had high lippage and it was removed by diamond. The holes were filled with special filling material. As the final stage we honed the floor and sealed with impregnating sealer....

What is Travertine? Travertine is a natural stone such as Marble, Granite, Onyx, Limestone, Slate etc. The key difference between Travertine and other natural stones lies in the formation of the rock, the hardness of the stone and the appearance. Travertine is formed in hot springs and/or limestone caves. Travertine is not the same as Marble or Limestone which falls in the met...

Lippage refers to differences in elevation between edges of adjoining tile modules. It could differ from high, medium and soft and certain subject such as coins, credit cards and thickness gauging leaves help to identify the existing lippage conditions of tile floors. There are numerous reasons behind Lippage floors.Poor tile installation, uneven substrade, faulty leveling mate...

As a company we encourage potential clients to let as perform free test polishing  sample for their marble floors prior to restoration process.This process sets the expectation level for the client and helps them to make right decision.The same process is equally important for us to identify existing material and establish appropriate polishing formula along with diamond grit ...