by Appleby Staff | Jul 20, 2012
Here’s a chip I fixed in Ceasarstone in San Francisco last week. I used Travertine patch and added some white to it. I built it up over several applications and cleaned up the excess patch with acetone. Ceasarstone is a man-made subsatnce and we generally...
by Appleby Staff | Jul 20, 2012
The picture above is a good representation of the effect of an enhancing sealer on slate. Obviously, this sealer–in this case Miracle 511 Seal and Enhance–is in the process of being freshly applied, so the sheen you see will fade as the sealer dries. ...
by Appleby Staff | Jun 21, 2012
Wood decking can make a backyard or front entry area more functional, comfortable and aesthetic. But after a few years, your new deck may start to look worn and faded. Here’s an example of a wood deck we renovated in Pinole, CA. The home was a Hacienda style...
by Appleby Staff | Jun 13, 2012
Holy Smokes! This baseboard looks bad. What happened? We at Appleby are intimately involved with baseboards because we in the Hard Surface Division deal with them everyday. The picture above is an example of MDF baseboards that have been exposed to water...
by Appleby Staff | Mar 1, 2012
This is an incredible picture of the most aggressive calcium build-up I’ve ever seen in a marble shower. I was called to this residence in San Ramon with the homeowner complaining of “white stuff” on her shower floor. When I got there I...
by Appleby Staff | Feb 13, 2012
What’s the easiest way to caulk at shower? Caulking a shower is something that not only protects the shower pan mortar bed, but also makes the difference between a good-looking and unsightly shower. Many people clean their showers religiously but are frustrated...
by Appleby Staff | Feb 13, 2012
What can I do if my grout doesn’t match? So often when grout or mortar has been placed between tiles or stones, any repairs done thereafter are a challenge to match. The human eye is instinctively drawn to the differences in color and contrast, and the repair is...
by Appleby Staff | Jan 26, 2012
Okay, it isn’t really a chainsaw, but leaving your hardwood, marble or laminate floor exposed to the vicious teeth of an unprotected chair can cause just as much damage as a whirring blade. Appleby provides a new service, one that you should be excited...
by Appleby Staff | Dec 9, 2011
Often we get customers calling the office and asking us what happened to their marble counter top. It looked great when it was first installed, but now they notice frosty rings on the surface. These are most often described as stains, but they are actually etch...
by Appleby Staff | Nov 14, 2011
Granite is a fantastic material for the kitchen, and that’s why it’s found in so many homes. While granite is highly acid-resistant and durable, it’s also hard. And with the hardness comes a brittleness that will sometimes cause it to chip. There are various ways...
