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Posted on June 19, 2017 at 5:33 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

5 Essential Facts About Marble
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  1. Marbles are not necessarily “Soft” Many people say that marble is a “soft stone,” but really what they mean is that it has a tendency to react to acids. Actually, the minerals in marble are not the softest on the Mohs scale; it is a common misconception that stone softness has a correlation to chemical … ∞

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Posted on June 5, 2017 at 8:03 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on June 5, 2017 at 8:06 pm.

How To Remove Sealer Residue
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First off, what is sealer residue?   Let me elaborate: It is a common misconception to think that all stone sealers are surface coatings. Yes, there are certain sealers that are meant to coat the surface; however, we typically recommend a penetrating (or impregnator) sealer for natural stone. Penetrating sealers/impregnators are either water-based or solvent-based. … ∞

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