PROTECT - MAINTAIN - RESTORE
Your Natural Stone Surfaces with International Stoneworks, Inc.
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Natural Stone Maintenance
Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Granite, Slate, Flagstone, Sandstone, Terrazzo |
| Stone Floors |
- We strongly suggest that the natural stone be protected with penetrating water
or stain (grease) repellent sealers. These sealers impregnate the stone and group
and protect them with no substantial altering of their appearance. In particular,
these sealers do not add or remove any shine.
To repel water and stains, we recommend Seal
& Go® "S" (solvent-based). Should a water-based sealer be
required, we recommend Seal & Go®.
To protect porous natural stones such as flamed granite, flagstone and slate,
WHILE SLIGHTLY DARKENING them (non shiny wet look), we recommend Seal
& Go® Enhancer (water or solvent based). This sealing should be done
soon after installation and soon after restoration.
These sealers do not protect marble, travertine, limestone
against the three A's - which are Acids, Ammonia and Alcohol.
- Use a dirt absorbing mat outside doors leading to the marble floors
- Dust mop as often as possible with a soft broom or cotton dust mop. Do not
use any oily dust remover
- Damp mop weekly (or as needed) using a cotton mop and Lavenet,
pH balanced cleaner. Lavenet does not leave a film on the stone, and needs no
rinsing when used in the correct concentration
- Dry with a cotton cloth to remove mop marks if any
- To prevent etching of stone floors in bathrroms, especially around toilets,
we recommend NABC Non-acid Bathroom Cleaner.
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| Non Floor Stone Surfaces (Showers, Vanities,
Bar Tops, Etc.) |
- Seal the stone with water/stain repellend sealers (see above)
- Clean the stone weekly with a soft sponge and Lavenet
- Once a week, maintain the shine and protection with the Stone
Polish spray
Note: Remember the 3 A's which can damage marble - Acids,
Ammonia, and Alcohol
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For other specialized stone care products contact
our office |
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