A lot of homeowners and some business owners think they don't have to pay for a professional marble cleaning service. Instead, they try to do marble cleaning and maintenance on their own. They often live to regret this decision. Marble is one of the most beautiful and luxurious surface materials in the world, which is why it's used for floors, walls, columns, countertops, and even some of the world's most famous statues. But marble is also one of the most temperamental surface materials. I...

Marble is one of the strongest, most durable surfaces in existence. It is denser than wood, more chip-resistant than concrete, and tougher than tile. But even marble won't last forever. While it can remain unblemished and pristine for decades compared to other materials, eventually the wear and tear or normal use will cause cracks and stains, create wear patterns, and otherwise damage your marble.   A Long-Term Investment Marble isn't cheap. You are going to pay for quality. And when you m...

Marble is one of the hardest, most durable materials on earth, which is why it is used for high traffic areas like lobbies, entryways, and public buildings. But not even marble is indestructible. Over time, it can become worn, cracked, stained, or chipped. Repairing and maintaining marble can help prolong its already long life. It also can help prevent accidents. Here are five ways to tell when your marble may be in need of repair or maintenance.  Accident Reports - Repair or Maintenance...

New York City is the biggest city in the US. It's also the most sophisticated and glamorous. Just ask anyone who lives or works here. One of the thing that makes New York one of the world's most prestigious cities is its buildings. Manhattan features thousands of skyscrapers, including some of the most famous buildings in the world. Early 20th Century architectural masterpieces such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building stand side by side with modern marvels such as the Ci...

If you suffer from seasonal allergies or have allergic reactions to things like pet dander, dust, or pollen, the flooring in your home could be one of the biggest sources of your misery. The culprit is gravity. The tiny particles that cause you to sneeze, have red eyes, and other allergy symptoms are constantly floating around in the air. Sooner or later, they will float down to land on the ground. Over time, they can accumulate. So when you walk across a carpeted floor that is covered in...

Marble is glamorous. It's sexy. It's luxurious. Marble is the decorative surface material for walls, floors, columns, fixtures, and other areas that says, "You have arrived!" But when your marble is worn, cracked, or damaged it actually can send the opposite message. It tells people that you don't care about your home or business or that you are willing to live with decay or even that you have hit hard times. So if you are going create a message with marble, you also need to make sure i...

If you are considering installing a new marble floor or countertop in your kitchen or hallway, repairing or maintaining an existing marble entryway, or taking on another extensive project involving marble surfaces in your home or business, you have lots of options to choose from. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Marble Contractors" or Google "marble installation" and you are likely to find dozens, if not hundreds, of companies that can get the job done for you. But ours is only marble compa...

If you have marble flooring or other surfaces and are planning on selling your home in the near future, it may be worth your while to consider the condition of your marble. Marble flooring, walls, countertops, or other surfaces that are worn, stained, or damaged can actually cause more harm than good when it comes to your home's value. When potential home buyers see marble that is in less than optimal condition, they may be less likely to meet your asking price. And depending on how badly you...

Marble is one of the most durable materials on earth. But over time, even marble can become worn, chip, crack, or stain. If you have worn or damaged marble floors, walls, or other surfaces in your home or business, instead of ripping them out and replacing them with another material, first consider repairing or restoring your marble to its original condition. Marble offers unique advantages that make it the material of choice among upscale homes, buildings, and offices. So you don't want t...

In interior design, trends come and go. What was popular a few years ago can look out of date today. So why have marble and granite remained popular for decades, if not centuries? The answer may surprise you. Natural Beauty The first and perhaps most obvious reason for the sustained popularity of marble and granite is their natural beauty. Both materials are created naturally inside the earth's surface, creating a look and feel that is impossible to duplicate in a laboratory. That can ma...