Flaking (also called spalling) in natural stone is generally an indicator of sub-florescence, a condition in which mineral salts are carried into the stone by moisture and accumulate beneath the stone’s surface. This article will inform you about this condition.

It’s kind of funny what people who should know better will say about common stone failures or issues. Over the past several years, we have heard many stories about the reasons stone will fail, turn color, fade, and so on. Many are funny and most are just plain false. Here's a sampling you may enjoy.

Many people use stone-safe cleaning products but still mysteriously end up with chemical stone damage anyhow. How does this happen?

Here are some easy to follow precautionary tips from the PROS for preventing damage to your natural stone floors and countertops during holiday festivities.

We usually think of etching as a problem unique to marble, but it isn't all that uncommon to see etching occur on granite as well