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How to Care for Quartz and Quartzite Surfaces in Your Home

Both quartz and quartzite are popular choices for countertop surfaces, tile backsplashes, and other decorative areas of the home. While the two stones probably seem extremely similar, they do have critical differences. Before we talk about caring for these two types of stone, let’s discuss the differences between the two.

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4 Tips for Proper Viviano Marble Care

Viviano Marmo brand marble tiles are known for their contemporary look and beautiful veining. Viviano marble typically comes in whites and grays, and the brand is known for creating tiles that come in a variety of decorative shapes and patterns. Marble is a durable stone, and Viviano is no exception.

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Corvina Travertine Tile Care Tips

Travertine tile is a popular choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and floors. Travertine is formed by the precipitation from calcium carbonate near geothermal heated hot springs and limestone caves. Travertine is porous and comes in a wide range of colors from whites to reds and golds and browns. Europe is the

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Tips for Cleaning Natural Stone Backsplashes

With so many different types of natural stone backsplashes available today, it is not only hard to select the one that you want to use in your kitchen or bathroom, but it is also difficult to know just how you should clean and care for stones. Rock Doctor is here

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4 Tips to Care for Marble Flooring

Marble tile is a popular option for flooring in high-end homes. Unlike other types of tile, marble tile requires some special care, even more so than wood and carpet. As a homeowner, it is important to know how to properly maintain and care for marble flooring to keep it in

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Casa Antica Stones and How to Care for Them

When browsing through stone tile catalogs online, you are likely to see hundreds of different styles, patterns, colors, brands, and more. It is easy to get confused as you browse through all of these different products. Many people see the phrase Casa Antica and don’t know what that really means.

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Similarities and Differences Between Quartz and Quartzite Countertops

With so many different options available for countertop surface materials, it can start to feel like the differences between each are nearly impossible to distinguish—especially in the case of quartz vs. quartzite. Aren’t they just the same stone? Rock Doctor is here to break down the differences (and show you

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Should I Fix the Chip in My Granite Countertop?

It finally happened… Something chipped your beautiful granite countertops. When you realize the damage that has been done, your first thought is probably how you can fix the chip. While that is certainly an option that you have, the real question is whether you should spend the money to get

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