Tire stained limestone driveway This limestone was part of an Austin Texas residential driveway. The home owner mentioned that she had never been able to get it cleaned. Upon further inspection we saw that the stone had become darkened by vehicle traffic down the driveway in addition to typical soiling.
Typical Maintenance of Travertine Approximately 80% of the residential stone floors here in Austin Texas are travertine. From time to time they will need professional maintenance due to wear and tear or improper use of cleaners, etc. In this case, the home owner was using a high alkaline multipurpose cleaner. If the
Limestone pool stained black and green. This Lakeway, Texas homeowner called us in desperate need of cleaning of her limestone patio and pool surround. When we came out to inspect the area we noticed it was stained black in several spots and also had a green algae growing on the
Bring your travertine floors back to life with expert cleaning and sealing—trusted by Austin homeowners for over a decade! Do you see dull spots, dirty grout lines, or patchy areas on your travertine tile? Moving into a new home in West Lake, Central Austin, or surrounding neighborhoods? Santa Fe Floor Care specializes in reviving natural stone
Stone countertops, continually exposed to oily substances, dyes, and more are subject to staining. Read this article to learn about protection and sealers.
Cultured marble and real marble sound the same but they are two completely different things. Each one is created differently. The only real similarity is that they both have marble in their name.
Natural stone, granite, marble, quartzite, etc., is made by, well, nature. Man has nothing to do with it. But it can have natural, unique occurrences in it called fissures. Here we will explore the differences between fissures and cracks and help you know what to do about them.
One of the biggest investments in a home is the kitchen. And yet, one of the smallest and easiest things to fix can be the cause of costly damage. You need to fix those cracks and gaps in your kitchen caulk.
Two very common discolorations that can happen to natural stone are staining and etching. They are two completely different things, and the restoration processes for each one are different.
The mineral mica is found in granite. It is one of the things that gives granite a shimmery shine. Here are a few things you should know about mica.
If you’re a landlord or realtor in Austin, here’s something that gets overlooked all the time: 👉 The property is
Your tile floors looked perfect when first installed. But now? The grout lines tell a different story. Stained, discolored, and
You love your pets—but that smell in your carpet? Not so much. If you’ve tried sprays, scrubbing, or even renting
Your beautiful tile floors in your Austin home once sparkled with clean, uniform grout lines. Now those same lines look
Your beautiful travertine floors once sparkled with natural elegance. Now they look dull, scratched, and marked with unsightly etch spots.
Terrazzo floors are known for their durability and understated elegance, but over time even the strongest materials lose their shine.
