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General Discussion / Tips for general maintenance of your granite countertops
« on: April 01, 2022, 05:28:39 AM »
Liquid spills can penetrate the surface of the countertop so try to clean these spills up immediately to prevent staining.

Clean the surface with a neutral cleaner, stone soap, or mild dishwashing liquid and warm water. Rinse well and be sure to use a soft, clean cloth at every step.

Generally you can remove stains with a paste mixture consisting of flour, dishwashing liquid, and water (for grease stains use hydrogen peroxide instead of dishwashing liquid). You should apply the paste to the stain, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit overnight. Scrape the paste away with a wooden utensil and rinse well.

Granite for countertops : Tan brown granite, Bethel white granite

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General Discussion / Proper Sealing Of Marble Floors
« on: March 18, 2022, 03:56:40 AM »
Ensure that the stone is sealed before applying any cleaning methods. Surface type, either polished or natural, in addition to the density of stone, will be the determining factor in knowing which type of sealant to use.
 
- Remove or loosen debris in the tile's grout joints with a soft bristled brush, and remember to thoroughly rinse, dry and polish the cleaned portions.
 
- Clean out pills and other liquid mess by utilizing pH balanced cleaners and soap-less detergents. Using a mild dish washing liquid usually will work well on these types of surfaces.
- You also need to apply a recommended floor cleaner when performing thorough floor cleaning. Remember to first product guidelines to ensure that the cleaner is safe for marble.
 
- Allow the cleaner to stay on the surface of the tile, so that it will work properly. In addition, rinse the tile and grout thoroughly to remove any remaining cleaner. Completely dry the marble floor afterwards.
 
Though marble still remains as flooring choice of most homeowners, it does take some type of maintenance regimen needed to keep it constantly shiny. If your floors are generally high-impact, areas, the prospect of wearing and tearing the surface is common, and white marble is an easily-stained material. Homeowners who have these types of floors are advised to employ a professional cleaner for effective marble floor upkeep.
 
For a marble foyer, professional cleaners should be employed at least every one and a half years, and for living rooms, bathrooms and kitchen floors. Lastly, these types of floors require treatment with pH-neutral sealers to compensate for the stone's porosity and tendency to absorb stains.
Top marble:　White Jade marble, Thassos white marble

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General Discussion / ways to maintain the brilliance and shine of marble
« on: March 11, 2022, 04:03:15 AM »
1. You need to take special care of marbles used in your home. Treat the stone as a highly expensive piece of furniture. Never ever place wine or drink's glasses directly on marble surface. Any kind of spill on marble can be dangerous. Don't leave the spill for a long period of time clean up immediately.

2. Maintain your marble floor and tiles regularly to make its shine and beauty long-lasting. The best way is to use a terry cloth to wipe up any garbage. Always wet the marble top with lukewarm water. Don't use hot water. You don't require scrubbing marble surface unless there are some hard materials present on it. Use a mild detergent to clean marble.

3. If you want to dry and shine the marble, use dry terry cloth or paper towels. In case, you require something more than just a mild detergent to clean the marble, you can purchase a high quality commercial marble cleaner. Remember you invested lot of money in installing marbles, so going for a cheaper cleaning alternative is not advisable.

4. Tea, Coffee, Wine, Beer and all types of citrus juices can be harmful to the elegance of marble. Clean them with hydrogen peroxide mixed with a few drops of ammonia and rub the marble gently with the help of a clean cloth until it retains its shine. Cooking oils or other greas
Popular marble: bianco carrara marble, volakas marble,  beige marble, Tundra grey marble

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General Discussion / Advantage of granite kitchen countertops
« on: February 25, 2022, 01:46:27 AM »
Kitchen granite countertops are unique because no two pieces of granite are exactly the same, therefore granite provides an interesting design element and adds certain richness and texture to your kitchen not found in other surfaces. Kitchen granite countertops can create a brilliance and elegance that is only found in nature. Granite adds a personality and character to kitchen countertops that is unsurpassed. Kitchen granite countertops have a natural beauty that is capable of complementing any tone of wood or style of cabinets.

Blue pearl granite is a kind of blue granite very suitable for kitchen countertops

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General Discussion / Fireplace Surround
« on: December 15, 2021, 01:40:34 AM »
A fireplace surround is the entire portion surrounding the opening to the firebox, as visible from the front of the fireplace. A fireplace surround generally replaces a fireplace mantel as well as the side jambs. A fireplace surround is typically an entire piece that takes the place of individual fireplace components, such as jambs, hearth and mantelpiece.
Many people think that natural stone fireplace surrounds are not within their reach, financially, but there are many innovations in the stone cutting and fireplace manufacturing industry that have made natural stone fireplace surrounds much more affordable than they had been previously.

Today, there are many natural stone companies that offer various pre-cut stone pieces that will fit together to make beautiful natural stone surrounds. By combining pre-cut pieces with some custom stone work, it is possible to spend little more than a regular brick fireplace would cost, and have a beautiful limestone fireplace surround to show for your troubles.

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