When you need marble installation, repair, or maintenance in a hurry, you have two choices: You can open the yellow pages or go online and roll the dice with whatever marble company catches your eye first. Or you can choose the New York area's most reliable and trusted marble experts: Love Marble. Marble, granite, terrazzo, and other superior stone surfaces are too valuable to trust to an unknown entity. When you need your marble serviced, your first call should be to the trusted marble exper...

A lot of people who install marble in their homes or businesses fail to properly maintain it. When you don't polish marble according to a regular schedule, it can quickly start to look dull, waxy, and fade into the background. So instead of having luxurious flooring, countertops, or marble decorative features,  they end up spending a lot of money on something that just looks ordinary. Worst of all, marble that is not regularly polished can deteriorate far faster than properly maintained marb...

One of the most challenging aspects of working with marble is simply getting it where it is going in one piece -- literally. Marble is a natural stone that is mined from the ground in places like Italy, eastern Europe, and even some quarries in the United States. Crude marble is refined in a mill then cut into sheets which are then transported to manufacturers for final sizing and finishing. When consumers order marble countertops and other surfaces, the pieces are typically cut to order then...

Marble isn't for everybody. It's expensive, luxurious, and heavy. That's why only the most exclusive homes and businesses feature marble flooring, walls, countertops, and decorative features. If you have gone to the expense and trouble of installing marble in your home, business, or public building, the best way to get the most out of your investment is to properly maintain it with regular inspection, cleaning, and polishing. Marble Inspection Marble is a rock that is mined from the ground ...

All-natural marble is one of the most durable building materials on earth. No wonder marble installed thousands of years ago in ancient temples, monuments, and public buildings is still standing proudly. But like all materials, marble requires some care and maintenance. And the more use it gets, the more cleaning, care, and maintenance it requires. Marble floors, wall-coverings, and countertops that experience a lot of physical touching need the most regular help. Caring for Marble What hap...

Marble has always been the building material of choice for people who want to impress others. For thousands of years, it has been featured in palaces, public buildings, and the most exclusive private residences. That's because marble is both durable and glamorous. When you install marble in the entryway of your home or in the lobby of an upscale office space, it's going to last practically forever while creating a spectacular, sophisticated space that is certain to make a big impression. Mar...

One of the biggest problems facing businesses today is not having enough qualified facilities and maintenance help. Thanks to coronavirus, the ranks of experienced janitors and mechanical technicians have been reduced. And as an increasing number of businesses move toward work from home options, the number of trained personnel is likely to get smaller. One solution many business owners and managers are considering is farming out much of the cleaning and maintenance work to outside vendors. Fo...

One of the most common dilemmas facing building managers with damaged marble is whether to have it repaired or replace it altogether. Repairing marble can be time-consuming and inconvenient. But replacing marble pieces can be extremely expensive in some cases. There is no universal solution for damaged marble flooring, countertops, or other features. The right answer for your property is going to depend on a number of specific factors. Severity of Damage The first and most important con...

When you own multiple buildings, run numerous offices, or even care for several homes, you have a decision to make when it comes to your marble care and maintenance: Should you hire full- or part-time employees to take care of your marble or should you use contract maintenance? The answer depends on a number of different factors. These include your employees' experience working with marble, the number of marble surfaces that require care, and the type of maintenance or repair you need. Train...

Marble and granite are two of the most popular materials for home countertops today. Both are luxurious, durable, and gorgeous. But which one will work best in your home? The answer depends on a number of different factors including your kitchen design, how you plan to use your countertop, and your budget. Both Offer Natural Beauty Both marble and granite are naturally produced stones that can be cut and polished to make outstanding kitchen countertops. Granite offers flecks of color and co...