Removing Stains

Removing Stains from Marble and other Natural Stones Little Billy decided he was an artist – used a black magic marker to create an artistic masterpiece on the new white marble floor… The workman repairing the roof – tramples tar …

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Engineered Stone: What is it?

Engineered Stone Engineered Stone is not a popular term among it’s manufacturers. They prefer the term “Quartz” which sounds much more natural. Ceaserstone, Stone Italiana, Smart Stone, Quantum Quartz, are a few of the more popular engineered quartz surfaces offered here in …

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Doctored Stone

Doctored Stone Ever hear the phrase “Doctored Stone”?  Well, it’s not because the stone is sick.  Some stones, mainly granite, don’t naturally have deep colour when quarried and dressed. These stones would not be very popular if it was not …

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Reinstalling Loose Floor Tiles

Written by Michael Marsoun Published in “Stone World Magazine”, May 1996, pg. 106 Anyone that has been in the stone business over six months has more than likely experienced a “bond deficient” stone floor (and a frustrated customer waiting to …

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Sanded or Un-sanded Grout on Dimensional Stone Floors

Here in Australia there is a trade practice which should be considered, discussed, and properly addressed. The root of this problem is the same as in the US where you will find ceramic tile installers stepping into the area of …

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