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      Soapstone Counter Top - New Style for an Old Favorite

      02-13-2008
    • By Ryan Burden What Is Soapstone? Soapstone counter tops are silky smooth and feel somewhat soapy when touched. Soapstone is commonly used in chemistry labs since it resists acid and does not stain or absorb liquids. S..

      • How To Cut and Polish Granite?

      02-11-2008
    • The Greeks were the first to use stones to make homes. The procedure of acquiring natural stone has not changed much since then. In modern days too big blocks of stone are cut from the mines and then sold in thin pieces ..

      • Classification of Slate

      02-11-2008
    • The shales from which slates originate were deposited previously as clay beds. Subsequent earth movements tilted these beds of shale, at first horizontal and the intense metamorphic that converted these into slates folde..

      • Limestone: Characteristics,Uses and Problems

      02-11-2008
    • INTRODUCTIONLimestone is a sedimentary rock composed principally of calcium carbonate (calcite) or the double carbonate of calcium and magnesium (dolomite).  It is commonly composed of tiny fossils, shell fragments ..

      • Cleaning Fireplaces

      02-11-2008
    • Anne FieldIf fireplace is to be used for family entertainment such as popcorn popping, ormarshmallow toasting, etc., it would be wise to have brick or stone fireplace front surface sealed so as to resist absorption of gr..

      • How is Marble & Granite Restored

      02-11-2008
    • Restoring and refinishing of marble, granite and stone is an art. Stone restoration involves "Honing" which eliminates the scratches and etching that dulls the stone surface. Small diamond pads which are used for abrasiv..

      • Maintenance Guide for Hard Floor Surfaces

      02-11-2008
    • Treating New Installations Dust Removal and Wet Cleaning Remove heavy soil with push broom. Remove fine dust with non-oily dust mop or heavy-duty vacuum cleaner. Prepare a cleaning solution as rec..

      • DO you Need to Seal your Marble, Granite or other Porous Stone..

      02-11-2008
    • The answer is YES.  All Stone surfaces need to be sealed. However many factors need to be considered when choosing the correct sealer.  First, the type of stone.  All stone is not created equal.  How ..

      • Stone Carver Relates to other Stone Artisans

      02-11-2008
    •              by Jim Heck Being a stone carver, I have had little opportunity or desire to become well versed in the art of doing other things with stone. I, li..

      • Marble Granite Countertops

      02-11-2008
    • Granite is one of the very best natural stones to use for countertops and work surfaces; and marble granite countertops are often the most attractive. The term 'marble', whilst it refers to a group of natural rock, is al..