Flooring Articles

Granite is a form of stone formed from pockets of liquid magma that has been millions of years cooling slowly below the earth. Because it has evolved from a molten state, it is called igneous. It comprises large grains of minerals, typically quartz,...<more about Granite Stone Flooring>

Slate is a kind of stone that has been billions of years in the making. The base ingredients constituted clay deposits and ash mixed in the form of molten lava. The mixture finally dried into layers. Slate is quarried from great depths, can be split...<more about Slate Flooring>

If you've ever spilled cooking oil on your granite (or other natural stone) countertop or floors you know that it can leave a deep–set dark stain. The good news is there is something you can do about it...with just a bit of patience and a few...<more about Removing Oil Stains from Stone Floors and Countertops>

Limestone, one of the most common kinds of sedimentary rock, is found all over the world. It was formed by a slow deposition of sediment under sustained pressure for several million years. The vast majority of limestone deposits are of marine origin...<more about Limestone Flooring>

Travertine is a sedimentary rock that belongs to the limestone family. It has been formed by millions of years of precipitation of carbonate materials from hot springs. The name originates from Tivoli, Italy which has vast deposits of such stone. For...<more about Travertine Flooring>