The Importance of Installing Expansion Joints In a Stone/Tile Shower: What You Need to Know   By Frederick M. Hueston, StoneForensics.com   Have you ever taken a look at the corners of a

Why are the Shadows on my Porcelain Tile By Frederick M. Hueston, StoneForensics.com  Over the past few months, I have been receiving calls about shadows that are on several porcelain tile installations. I

How Setting Materials bond and Why Resin Back Tiles Fail   Frederick M. Hueston, Stoneforensics.com   If you search the internet and try to find an explanation of how thin sets and other

  Stone Impregnating Sealers are not Bullet Proof By Frederick M. Hueston I receive several calls a week with questions on the use of impregnating type sealers for use on outdoor stone as

Quartz vs Quartzite Countertops By Frederick M Hueston, StoneForeniscs.com   When it comes to kitchen countertops, there are numerous options available, ranging from natural stones like granite and marble to engineered materials like

What’s the Dark Ring Around my Granite/Quartzite Sink By Frederick M. Hueston You've probably heard of ring around the collar, and in the stone business, we sometimes refer to it as "ring around

Are my Weep Holes Clogged? Why my shower floor is darkening By Frederick M. Hueston Shower drains are an essential part of any bathroom, but over time, they can become clogged with debris,