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News and Tips from International Stoneworks

Posted on November 5, 2018 at 5:18 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

What To Expect (With Stone Care) When You’re Expecting
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Yes, I am expecting my first baby, a boy, and it’s exciting and a little terrifying. Suddenly, I felt as though there was a ticking clock, indicating that I just had to get my house ready for this baby. As I’m in the stone restoration business, my first thought was to prep all my stone … ∞

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Posted on January 11, 2018 at 12:24 am by Jacqueline Tabbah

The Difference Between Tile Care & Stone Care
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Care and maintenance methods for ceramic and porcelain tile do not always apply to other surfaces such as natural stone. Certain cleaners are super for tile, but can cause surface damage to natural stones such as marble and travertine.   We’re going to clear up some common misconceptions, so you can confidently clean and take … ∞

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Posted on May 8, 2017 at 6:11 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Protecting Wood & Carpet While Cleaning Natural Stone
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It’s no secret that natural stone is our thing, but let’s be real here: we know you also love other surfaces such as carpet and wood floors. We don’t blame you at all! In fact, in this week’s blog, we’re giving you advice on how to protect your wood and carpet, while you clean and … ∞

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Posted on March 28, 2017 at 5:55 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on March 28, 2017 at 6:01 pm.

Stone Care Tips: Rodeo Houston Special Edition
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Rodeo Houston just rolled out of town, but we’re keeping the country alive in this week’s blog! Here are some special stone care tips for my cowboys and cowgirls out there to help you get over your Rodeo withdrawals:   BBQ Sauce and Lemonade Brisket, sausage and ribs just taste better with that Texas BBQ … ∞

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Posted on July 21, 2016 at 6:02 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on August 17, 2016 at 7:17 pm.

Removing Calcium Deposits From Stone Surfaces
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Calcium build up around sinks and showers, as well as exterior patios and fountains is one of the most common issues that many homes and buildings constantly battle – so let me assure you that you are not the only one dealing with this problem.   First off, let me say that all stones are … ∞

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Posted on June 20, 2016 at 2:41 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on June 20, 2016 at 2:44 pm.

5 Summer Stone Care Tips
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Summer has officially begun (in case you haven’t notice with these soaring temperatures). Here are some helpful tips that will get you through these Summer months and allow you to enjoy your outdoor slate, limestone, travertine, marble or flagstone pools, patios and kitchens   1. Avoid sealing hot stone surfaces We recommend sealing stone patios … ∞

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Posted on March 15, 2016 at 7:08 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Stone Care And Maintenance (And Why It Is So Important)
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First, let’s distinguish the difference between stone restoration and stone maintenance.   The Marble Institute of America (now the Natural Stone Institute) defines maintenance as “Cleaning done on a scheduled basis: daily, weekly, etc. in order to remove dirt, dust and other contaminants that degrade the stone surface and reduce the stone’s polish. Scheduled maintenance … ∞

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