Links

Be a Knowledgeable Consumer!
We have provided several sites that will help you understand the value of natural stone. These sites are also a resource for maintaining and cleaning your natural stone surface.

Marble Institute
For over sixty years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has served as the authoritative source of information on standards of natural stone workmanship and practice and the suitable application of natural stone products.

MIA Videos
The Marble Institute of America has several helpful videos and podcasts including care and cleaning of natural stone and how granites is transformed from the quarry to your kitchen.

Stone Advice
This site's purpose is to help increase the quality of fabrication methods and practices. Mark and Jeff, co-owners of The Granite Shop, are founding members and regular contributors to the SFA site.

Marble Cleaning.org
This site serves two purposes. First, it will answer your questions about maintaining the beauty of your natural stone surface. Second, it serves to protect you as a consumber by drafting recommended industry standards.