Your Stone Questions,
Honestly Answered.

Yes — but less often than most people think. We apply a penetrating sealer on install day. For kitchen counters, plan to reseal once a year. Bathroom vanities hold sealer longer and may only need it every 18–24 months — a good quality marble wax or non-yellowing paste wax applied occasionally helps minimize water spotting. Quartz never needs sealing.

On most kitchens, yes — usually one or two, placed where they’re least visible (over a dishwasher, by a sink, or at a natural corner). Granite brings lasting beauty in a huge variety of colors and edge details, and polished granite is very durable and virtually maintenance-free. Because granite is a natural stone, variations in color are inherent — we recommend every customer personally select their material while visiting the slab yard. Your countertop will have far fewer seams than tile surfaces that require grout lines to keep clean.

On counters: use coasters under glasses (especially anything with alcohol or citrus — these acids etch and dull stone). Never place hot items directly on the surface — use trivets or mats. On floors: dust mop frequently with a clean, dry mop. Place mats at every exterior entrance — sand, dirt, and grit are abrasive and cause the scratches, not foot traffic itself. It usually takes a few steps for shoes to shed debris, so entry mats matter. Non-slip mats or area rugs protect high-traffic zones.

Blot — don’t wipe. Wiping spreads the spill into a larger area and a larger stain. Flush with plain water and mild dish soap, rinse several times, and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Repeat as necessary. For day-to-day cleaning: a few drops of neutral cleaner or mild liquid dish soap in warm water, applied with a soft cloth (clean mop on floors). Too much cleaner leaves a film. Rinse thoroughly, change rinse water frequently, and dry with a soft cloth. Never use lemon, citrus products, vinegar, or any acid-based cleaner on marble or limestone. No scouring powders — they contain abrasives that scratch the surface.

Never use vinegar, lemon juice, or other acid-based cleaners on marble, limestone, travertine, or onyx. Avoid bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners, and tub-and-tile cleaners — most contain acid. Skip abrasive dry cleansers and soft cleansers — they scratch polished finishes. Critical safety note: never mix bleach and ammonia. The combination creates a toxic and potentially lethal gas.

Excellent. Quartz countertops are ideally suited for kitchens, vanities, bar tops, and other surfaces throughout the home. They combine natural quartz — one of nature’s hardest materials — with high-quality polymer resin and pigment to produce a surface that’s both durable and luxurious. Zero sealing required, uniform patterns, stain-resistant, and backed by 20+ year manufacturer warranties. The only caveat: don’t set a hot pan directly on quartz — the resin binder can discolor at stovetop temperatures. Use a trivet.

You can on granite or quartzite (they won’t scratch from a knife), but your knife will go dull fast. Always use a cutting board — it’s easier on your blades and keeps crumbs and juices contained.

Yes. Small chips in granite or quartzite can be filled with color-matched epoxy and polished nearly invisible. Quartz chips are trickier and usually require replacement of the affected section. If damage happens post-install and it falls under our lifetime warranty, we come out and fix it — no charge, no arguing.