Q. How do I protect and maintain my calcutta gold stone? A. I am going to recommend that you read our Stone and Tile Care Guide. It is a comprehensive guide that you will want to read and keep on hand. It covers everything from routine cleaning to... Read More

Q: We are preparing our house for sale and have installed beautiful granite counters in the kitchen, and what our installer tells us is Travertine in the bathroom on a ready-made cabinet. The granite was professionally sealed and is a wonderful... Read More

Q. Hello. I have just built a new home. I have Crema Alara Marble in the kitchen and foyer floors, slate in my mudroom and travertine in my bathrooms. All have been professionally sealed. I do not use any chemical cleaners. Is water and a microfiber... Read More

Q. I am wondering how to clean the marble step into our bathroom shower. It has a lot of dark brown crud -- I'm assuming it's mineral deposits -- that have built up over the years where the aluminum frame of the shower door meets the marble... Read More

Q. We are installing 12 X 12 travertine in a bathroom. Can you recommend sealer and cleaning products? A. Travertine is a great choice for your bathroom. I would like you to download and read our free Stone and Tile Care Guide. It will answer all of... Read More

Q. Where can I find information about caring for my stone? A. You can always count on SurpHaces.com to be a source for information on caring for your marble, travertine, granite, onyx, limestone and other natural stone. You may also want to download... Read More

Q. Can you recommend a grinder/polisher that will work and has enough rpms for using MB-12? A. Most of our PROS use and recommend the Flex, Makita or Stonecare PRO Signature right angle grinder. Read More

Q. I've heard some people say that all stone should be sealed. Others say this isn't the case. How do I know if I should seal my countertop? A. This is a tricky question. Why? Because not all stone was created equal. Add to that the fact... Read More

Q. How should I perform routine maintenance for my granite countertops? A. Granite countertops will give you a lifetime of easy to maintain elegance if you use the right products. Don't use the wrong products. Be sure that you follow some simple... Read More

Q. How do I care for my newly installed floors?   A. The best thing to have done to a brand-new polished stone floor is a detailing job by a properly trained janitor, or a professional stone refinisher. Detailing means deep-cleaning every square... Read More