Stone care guides
Practical, step-by-step guides for keeping every kind of natural stone looking its best — from a daily wipe-down to a full repair.
Cleaning
How to clean Marble
The safe way to clean marble surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Granite
The safe way to clean granite surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Quartzite
The safe way to clean quartzite surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Limestone
The safe way to clean limestone surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Travertine
The safe way to clean travertine surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Slate
The safe way to clean slate surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Soapstone
The safe way to clean soapstone surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Sandstone
The safe way to clean sandstone surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Onyx
The safe way to clean onyx surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
How to clean Engineered Quartz
The safe way to clean engineered quartz surfaces. What to use, what to skip, and a step-by-step routine that won't damage the finish.
Sealing
How to seal Marble
Step-by-step guide to sealing marble. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
How to seal Granite
Step-by-step guide to sealing granite. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
How to seal Quartzite
Step-by-step guide to sealing quartzite. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
How to seal Limestone
Step-by-step guide to sealing limestone. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
How to seal Travertine
Step-by-step guide to sealing travertine. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
How to seal Slate
Step-by-step guide to sealing slate. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
How to seal Sandstone
Step-by-step guide to sealing sandstone. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
How to seal Onyx
Step-by-step guide to sealing onyx. The water test, the right sealer, dwell time, and how often to reseal.
Polishing
How to polish Marble
Bring back the gloss on marble. The DIY polishing powder method, when to call a pro, and what not to use.
How to polish Granite
Bring back the gloss on granite. The DIY polishing powder method, when to call a pro, and what not to use.
How to polish Quartzite
Bring back the gloss on quartzite. The DIY polishing powder method, when to call a pro, and what not to use.
How to polish Limestone
Bring back the gloss on limestone. The DIY polishing powder method, when to call a pro, and what not to use.
How to polish Travertine
Bring back the gloss on travertine. The DIY polishing powder method, when to call a pro, and what not to use.
How to polish Onyx
Bring back the gloss on onyx. The DIY polishing powder method, when to call a pro, and what not to use.
Stain removal
How to remove oil stains from Marble
Step-by-step poultice method to lift oil stains out of marble without damaging the finish.
How to remove wine stains from Marble
Step-by-step poultice method to lift wine stains out of marble without damaging the finish.
How to remove rust stains from Marble
Step-by-step poultice method to lift rust stains out of marble without damaging the finish.
How to remove water rings stains from Marble
Step-by-step poultice method to lift water rings stains out of marble without damaging the finish.
How to remove oil stains from Granite
Step-by-step poultice method to lift oil stains out of granite without damaging the finish.
How to remove wine stains from Granite
Step-by-step poultice method to lift wine stains out of granite without damaging the finish.
How to remove rust stains from Granite
Step-by-step poultice method to lift rust stains out of granite without damaging the finish.
How to remove water rings stains from Granite
Step-by-step poultice method to lift water rings stains out of granite without damaging the finish.
How to remove oil stains from Limestone
Step-by-step poultice method to lift oil stains out of limestone without damaging the finish.
How to remove wine stains from Limestone
Step-by-step poultice method to lift wine stains out of limestone without damaging the finish.
How to remove rust stains from Limestone
Step-by-step poultice method to lift rust stains out of limestone without damaging the finish.
How to remove water rings stains from Limestone
Step-by-step poultice method to lift water rings stains out of limestone without damaging the finish.
How to remove oil stains from Travertine
Step-by-step poultice method to lift oil stains out of travertine without damaging the finish.
How to remove wine stains from Travertine
Step-by-step poultice method to lift wine stains out of travertine without damaging the finish.
How to remove rust stains from Travertine
Step-by-step poultice method to lift rust stains out of travertine without damaging the finish.
How to remove water rings stains from Travertine
Step-by-step poultice method to lift water rings stains out of travertine without damaging the finish.
Repair
How to repair etch marks on Marble
Fix etch marks on marble with the marble polishing powder method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair scratches on Marble
Fix scratches on marble with the fine polishing compound method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair chips on Marble
Fix chips on marble with the color-matched stone epoxy method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair etch marks on Granite
Fix etch marks on granite with the marble polishing powder method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair scratches on Granite
Fix scratches on granite with the fine polishing compound method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair chips on Granite
Fix chips on granite with the color-matched stone epoxy method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair etch marks on Limestone
Fix etch marks on limestone with the marble polishing powder method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair scratches on Limestone
Fix scratches on limestone with the fine polishing compound method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair chips on Limestone
Fix chips on limestone with the color-matched stone epoxy method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair etch marks on Travertine
Fix etch marks on travertine with the marble polishing powder method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair scratches on Travertine
Fix scratches on travertine with the fine polishing compound method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.
How to repair chips on Travertine
Fix chips on travertine with the color-matched stone epoxy method. When to DIY and when to call a pro.