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Posted on April 23, 2014 at 6:03 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on April 23, 2014 at 6:10 pm.

Coverings 2014 Speaking Program: The Essentials of Stone Restoration
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As posted on the Coverings Web site: Rawi Tabbah will be speaking on Thursday May 1st, 2014 at Coverings in Las Vegas from 9:15-10:45am. Click here for more information on Rawi’s session. Here is a sneak peek of his Coverings class. The process of stone restoration is not nearly as straightforward as it may seem. The simple … ∞

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Posted on April 10, 2014 at 4:44 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Why Attend Trade Shows?
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You’ve probably seen us tweet, Facebook post, and blog about the trade shows that we attend, most notably the International Surface Event, Coverings, and The BOMA Expo. We have also been fortunate enough to present educational classes about stone restoration and maintenance. You may be wondering why we go out of our way to attend … ∞

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Posted on April 2, 2014 at 6:40 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on April 2, 2014 at 6:42 pm.

Sealing Stone: Common Misconceptions, Part III
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  “My grout was sealed. It shouldn’t look this dirty” In a typical installation, the grout lines are slightly lower than the tiles. Also, a cement grout can be pretty porous. Because grout lines are lower than the tile, dirt can get stuck and accumulate in the grout. The sealer is important because it helps … ∞

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