Problems and Flaws with Porcelain Tiles By Frederick M. Hueston, StoneForensics.com Because they are durable, versatile, and easy to clean, porcelain tiles are a popular choice for floors and walls. But like any

The Stone Restoration Horizon is Changing. Are You Ready? By Frederick M. Hueston Does old ever become new again? In the case of how stone restoration is done, the answer very well could

RE-CRYSTALLIZATION  By Frederick M. Hueston   The following is a reprint of an article I wrote back in 1990.  I have edited some of the text to bring it up to date.  My

Why is my Pool Deck turning green and black? Frederick M. Hueston  What is that green and black stuff growing on my pool deck? The majority of these unsightly spots are the result

Is it a Crack or a Fissure on my Stone Countertop Frederick M. Hueston You wake up one morning and go into your kitchen to pour a cup of coffee and you notice

Is My Countertop Quartzite or Marble? By Frederick M. Hueston, stoneforensics.com In recent years, there have been complaints from consumers who purchase countertops from stone distributors who tell them the material is quartzite,

Removing Urine Stains and Odors from Stone Surfaces Frederick M. Hueston, Stoneforensics.com Your new puppy made a mess on your new marble floor. The granite floor in front of the urinals in the

Limestone Use in Wet Areas By Frederick M. Hueston Over the past 30 years I have inspected hundreds if not thousands of shower installation that have use limestone.  The amount of deterioration I

Can Soft Water Damage my Stone Surfaces By Frederick M. Hueston Do you have a water softener or thinking about installing one? If you have any stone surface, especially marble or limestone you

Mold & Marble- whats it all about by Frederick M. Hueston, stoneforensics.com Mold Oh My!  I can’t tell you how many calls I have received over the years with homeowners worried about mold.