How to Pick the Perfect Stone for your Home

How to pick the Perfect Stone for your Home Written by Les Bloch Every year I attend the Stone Show in Las Vegas, and inevitably someone comments, “I didn’t know the Rolling Stones were on tour!” Despite exciting advances in natural stone and man-made composites, this...

What is the white stuff on my marble shower pan?

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...

What Does a Marble Etch Mark look like?

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...

How do I fix the Rust Stains at the Base of my Toilet?

We Americans like to keep things clean, especially in the bathroom.  With tile and grout, or marble, limestone or travertine, there can be rust stains in the grout lines at the base of the toilet.  Even with repeated scrubbing, these rust stains persist. Don’t let it...

How do I fix my Marble Shower?

How do I fix my Marble Shower? Nothing stays beautiful without help.  Just ask Kim Kardashian.  Marble makes a beautiful material for a shower enclosure, but it also requires maintenance.  Marble, unlike ceramic tile, absorbs water and needs to be cleaned and sealed...