Marble surfaces bring a touch of elegance to any space, but keeping them pristine requires some care. While it might be tempting to clean them with everyday products, certain mistakes can lead to costly damage. Here are five common pitfalls to avoid when caring for your marble, along with tips on what to do instead. 1. Using the Wrong Cleaning Products One major mistake is using acidic or harsh cleaners on marble. Products with vinegar, lemon, or bleach can etch the marble, leaving dull spots ...

If you have marble flooring in your home, business, or public building, you probably already know that it requires professional cleaning and care to maintain its long life. While marble is a type of rock, it is a porous rock that is prone to staining, streaks, scratches, and chips. Polished marble is one of the most impressive and luxurious of all flooring materials. But it requires consistent care in order to keep this prestigious presentation. Love Marble is the premier marble care comp...

Marble is the decorative material that adds the most nobility to any interior or exterior space. It’s also highly durable, comes in many gorgeous colors and textures, and is easy to care for. No wonder it is installed so often in the finest homes and the best public and private spaces. When most people think of marble, they instantly conjure up images of soaring Gothic cathedrals, majestic public buildings like banks or train stations, or impressive kitchens or bathrooms in exclusive pr...

At Love Marble, our clients frequently ask us how often they need to have their marble professionally cleaned. The answer is usually the same: It depends on how much your marble is used. Some marble surfaces – such as wall coverings, staircases, or statuary – don’t need to be cleaned very often. In some instances, once per year or even every few years is usually enough as long as the routine maintenance like dusting and polishing is performed according to a regular schedule. Marble s...

Many homeowners today are choosing marble countertops for their beauty, luxury, and durability. Adding a marble countertop instantly increases both the luxury and value of your home. But installing marble countertops can be complicated. In most cases, a countertop is composed of a single piece of marble. Transporting the marble can be tricky and the greatest of care must be taken to set it into place and secure it firmly on your kitchen counter. One false move and the entire costly marble...

If you have a new marble floor, countertop, stairs, or other feature in your home or business, it must be installed by people who know what they are doing. The slightest mistake during new marble installation can affect the longevity of your marble showcase. Repairing or replacing marble features is expensive and time-consuming. Even though marble is made of rock and appears durable, during the time between when it is mined, refined, and installed, it is actually quite delicate. Marble ne...

TV shows that feature home improvements, renovations, and even restorations have become hugely popular in recent years. Not that long ago there was one, “This Old House”. But today there are literally dozens, even hundreds. In fact, there are multiple TV networks – including Magnolia, HGTV, and others – that feature only home improvement shows. The upshot of this is that many people who have been inspired by these shows are buying up distressed or outdated properties, updating the...

The marble care professionals at Love Marble can thoroughly clean, polish, and even repair your marble flooring so that it looks better than brand new. But between cleanings, certain daily tasks are essential to keeping your marble properly maintained. Sweeping to remove sand and dirt is essential every day. If left on the surface of your marble flooring, these tiny particles can scratch the surface. And over time, your marble flooring will begin to lose its lustre and perhaps even become per...

As one of the region's leading providers of marble cleaning, maintenance, and installation, at Love Marble, we can tell you that we are on the brink of the busiest time of the entire year. Late winter and early spring are when most people start thinking about improving their home with new marble or making their existing marble look better than brand new with professional care. So if you want to ensure your marble gets the treatment it needs before the busy season, the time to schedule you...

At Love Marble, we have been installing, repairing, and cleaning marble for more than 20 years. Our passion for this classic building material is apparent even in our name. So why do we love marble so much? The answer is simple: Marble is the most luxurious, resilient, and timeless of all the building materials. It has been around forever. And odds are homeowners and businesses will continue to include it in their structures for many decades to come. Timeless Marble The use of marble in...