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If your Marble counter tops have been damaged due to etching and hard water, Gold Standard Floor Care can fully restore them to better-than-new. Check out this incredible transformation! Call us today 512.257.3070.

When building a fireplace, choosing the right materials is crucial to ensure its durability and safety. Let’s explore which stones are suitable for a firebox in a fireplace. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/what-type-of-stone-is-suitable-for-a-firebox/

Question: Got Stains in Your Stone?

Answer: Removing stains from stone using a poultice is an effective and easy way to restore the appearance of stone surfaces. The key to success is identifying the type of stain and using the right poultice. With a little patience and persistence, you can remove even many of the toughest stains. Read this article for details:
https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/got-stains-in-your-stone-make-a-poultice-to-remove-them/

AFTER...Completely restored this beautiful limestone tile shower! All of the damage was resolved by diamond pad honing.

BEFORE...Improper cleaning products were used to clean the grout, causing chemical etching on this acid-sensitive limestone tile.

Quartzite and Quartz: These two words sound almost the same, but they are definitely not the same thing. There are more differences than there are similarities.
https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/quartzite-vs-quartz/

The mechanics of polishing stone have not changed much over hundreds of years. The tools and abrasives might have changed but the processes remain the same.
https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/a-brief-history-of-stone-polishing/

Sometimes, things may look the same, but in reality, they are 2 completely different things. This can sometimes be the case with staining and etching on natural stone. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/staining-vs-etching-on-natural-stone/

Do you have a stone pool deck and are wondering how to maintain it? Do you need to seal it? How do you deal with stains? This article will give you guidance from a pro on what you need to do to keep your stone pool deck looking great. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/how-to-clean-and-maintain-a-stone-pool-deck/

Most of the time, when people think about natural stone, what comes to mind is "big projects." Natural stone is great for smaller projects outside as well as inside. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/the-versatility-of-stone/

There are plenty of misconceptions and mistruths surrounding natural stone and natural stone projects. Let's take a look at some of the more common stone misconceptions.
https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/5-common-stone-misconceptions/

Times change, trends change. Now, porcelain has entered the countertop market. The question is: How does porcelain stack up against granite for countertops? https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/granite-vs-porcelain-for-countertops/

Terrazzo/Agglomerate Floor Polishing in Austin TX. We are Austin's experts at refinishing old, dull, lifeless floors. When your floors need some TLC, call Gold Standard Floor Care!

"Very professional and courteous." says Mearl on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ Very professional and courteous.

Now I'm all hungry.

"The so-called Great Chili Confrontation started on Oct. 21, 1967, when journalists H. Allen Smith and Wick Fowler met in Terlingua for a cookoff to decide who could make the best chili. Smith, who lived in New York, had written an article in Holiday magazine titled “Nobody Knows More About Chili Than I Do,” with a recipe including pinto beans. Fowler—a well-known Texas reporter and creator of the Wick Fowler’s Two-Alarm Chili Kit—could not abide such an assault on the national dish of Texas, where ground beef is the prized ingredient and beans are frowned upon. The two met at high noon to settle the dispute, but the judging ended in a tie, leading to a rematch the following year. As evidenced by this photo of chili judge Floyd Schneider, a brewery executive, the cookoff was so much fun that 55 years later, chiliheads still meet in Terlingua every year on the first weekend in November. Since 1983, two cookoffs have carried the torch—one hosted by the Chili Appreciation Society International and the other by The Tolbert Chili Cookoff Group."

✍️: Traces of Texas
📷️: Courtesy Peter Koch, Peter Koch Papers, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University

Sealers protect natural stone countertops from oily or dye-containing substances. Read this article to learn more about sealers.
https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/sealers-can-help-protect-your-stone/

Hoo boy! Time to get to work. Does your shower have hard water and soap buildup, bacteria, moldy silicone/caulk? Gold Standard Floor Care can resolve all of these issues for you! Check out these amazing before and after pictures.

Did you know that your Limestone flooring can be polished to provide a beautiful gloss finish like this? Now you do! Call Gold Standard Floor Care at 512.257.3070 for your free in-home estimate.

"We had our Travertine floors cleaned and honed. They look amazingly new and I was very pleasantly surprised." says Michelle on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ We had our Travertine floors cleaned and honed. They look amazingly new and I was very pleasantly surprised.

Travertine Counter Restoration for the win! When your marble or travertine counter is damaged or etched by acidic products, Gold Standard Floor Care can restore your counter to a beautiful finish, good as new!

"Blaine is very professional and has top tier work ethic which is all hard to find these days. I will hire him again!" says Lisa on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ Blaine is very professional and has top tier work ethic which is all hard to find these days. I will hire him again!

"There was an enormous crack across our travertine floor and now it has disappeared. Hopefully our foundation is done shifting. If we need to get this done again in few years I will not hesitate to contact Gold Standard Floor Care." says Erik on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ There was an enormous crack across our travertine floor and now it has disappeared. Hopefully our foundation is done shifting. If we need to get this done again in few years I will not hesitate to contact Gold Standard Floor Care.

"I've always called Blain at Gold Standard for all our stone care. Great service overall always!" says Evie on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ I've always called Blain at Gold Standard for all our stone care. Great service overall always!

Just another day knocking it out of the park. Gold Standard Floor Care provides exceptional tile and grout cleaning services throughout the Austin TX metro area. Call us today for amazing results like this for your home or business. 512.257.3070.

Cultured marble and real marble sound the same but they are two completely different things. Each one is created differently. The only real similarity is that they both have marble in their name. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/cultured-marble-vs-real-marble/

Natural stone, granite, marble, etc., is made by, well, nature. It can have natural, occurrences in it called fissures. Natural stone can also have cracks. Fissures and cracks look similar, but they are not the same thing. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/natural-stone-fissures-vs-cracks/

"It was wonderful. Our marble looks better than it did when it was brand new. Thanks so much" says Deepti on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ It was wonderful. Our marble looks better than it did when it was brand new. Thanks so much

One of the biggest investments in a home is the kitchen. And yet, one of the smallest and easiest things to fix can be the cause of costly damage to your investment. You need to fix those cracks and gaps in your kitchen caulk. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/why-caulk-is-so-important-in-your-kitchen/

The mineral mica is found in a lot of granite, and it is one of the things that gives granite a shimmery shine in certain places. Here are a few things you should know about mica. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/what-gives-granite-its-shine/

Two very common discolorations that can happen to natural stone are staining and etching. While they may appear to be similar, they are really two completely different things. The restoration processes for each one are different.
https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/staining-vs-etching/

We banged out this tired and worn 1970's era Marble Agglomerate floor, reviving a beautiful finish with a comprehensive honing and polishing process. Wow!

"We had Gold Standard Floor Care come out and clean all our tile floor when we put our house up for sale. They did a great and very thorough job. I only wish I had done it years before and not waited until I sold my house. The floor looked like it was new." says Hanne R on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ We had Gold Standard Floor Care come out and clean all our tile floor when we put our house up for sale. They did a great and very thorough job. I only wish I had done it years before and not waited until I sold my house. The floor looked like it was new.

"Blain refinished the concrete floors in my multilevel house and did a wonderful job. When one of the floors did not turn out as we expected, he came back and fixed it in a timely manner. I truly appreciate his professionalism." says Tami on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ Blain refinished the concrete floors in my multilevel house and did a wonderful job. When one of the floors did not turn out as we expected, he came back and fixed it in a timely manner. I truly appreciate his professionalism.

Excellent review by Hanh on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★

"I received excellent advice and a fair price and am very happy with my clean floors and clean grout. They look like new. Thank you for the excellent service and for explaining how to better maintain them ." says Heidi on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ I received excellent advice and a fair price and am very happy with my clean floors and clean grout. They look like new. Thank you for the excellent service and for explaining how to better maintain them .

"Blain did a really excellent job cleaning and sealing our bathroom marble floor. He was very responsive, punctual and efficient and the floors looked very beautiful after the cleaning. We’ll definitely go back to him for future needs for our marble surfaces. Highly recommend Gold Standard Floor Care!" says Rachel Ah on Google

Gold Standard Floor Care | Austin, TX ★★★★★ Blain did a really excellent job cleaning and sealing our bathroom marble floor. He was very responsive, punctual and efficient and the floors looked very beautiful after the cleaning. We’ll definitely go back to him for future needs for our marble surfaces. Highly recommend Gold S...

Absolute Black Leathered Granite Counter Restoration. The damage was caused by using an oven cleaner on outdoor grill grates, directly on the granite counters. Gold Standard Floor Care can clean, refresh, and restore your stone and tile surfaces like this. Call us at 512.257.3070!

This article clears away misconceptions about the slipperiness of natural stone and provides suggestions regarding both new and existing installations. https://www.goldstandardfloorcare.com/are-natural-stone-floors-slippery/

Is it time to make your Granite Counters POP like this? Check out the enhanced gloss, depth, and clarity of the window reflections on this beautiful kitchen island! Call Gold Standard Floor Care today, to clean, refresh, and restore your stone and tile surfaces. 512.275.3070

When was the last time your marble floors were cleaned, refreshed, and restored? Can't remember? Call Gold Standard Floor Care today! 512.257.3070