The Case of the Cracked Peninsula
A terrazzo floor cracks in the shape of Florida, but the truth behind it has nothing to do with signs or symbolism—and everything to do with physics, restraint, and time.
The Case of the Sticky Marble Floor
A sticky marble floor leads the Stone Detective to uncover the real culprit behind a luxury hotel’s problem: The mop? The cleaner? The water? What else?
The Case of the “Defective” Tile
A homeowner blames a tile manufacturer for a dull-looking floor, but the Stone Detective uncovers the real culprit hiding under the sink.
The Case of the Brittle Countertop
A granite countertop starts crumbling under sunlight, revealing the hidden downside of resin-treated stone in this latest Stone Detective mystery.
The Case of the Porcelain Tile That Wouldn’t Come Clean
A porcelain tile floor refused to come clean—until the Stone Detective discovered the secret hidden in its micro pits. Sometimes simple methods win.
The Case of the Cry Baby Contractor
A panicked contractor, stubborn marble, and polishing secrets—see how the Stone Detective turned tears into a mirror-finish on Monterey Black.