How to Fix a Broken Brick Step

How to Fix a Broken Brick Step This blog is a simple primer on how to fix bricks that have come loose at a step edge. Often, the reason mortared material comes loose is because the brick, slate or stone was not backed correctly.  In this case, a layer of compacted...

How do I fix a chip in Ceasarstone?

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...

What can I do if my grout lines don’t match?

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...

How Do I Fix Stainless Steel?

Put the words “stainless” and “steel” together, and you have two very powerful words that evoke a certain reaction from most people.  Kitchens that are high quality are often described as having “granite and stainless steel”, two of...