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Posted on July 30, 2014 at 8:28 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

New Home – New Stone Installation – Now What?
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You just moved into your newly-built home; now what do you do with your new stone installations?   Kitchen countertops & Bathroom vanities Whether you have marble or granite kitchen countertops, we highly recommend having an initial clean and seal. This process is something you can easily do yourself. Clean the stone first with Akemi … ∞

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Posted on July 25, 2014 at 2:47 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on July 25, 2014 at 2:56 pm.

A Great Excuse to Travel to Miami and Las Vegas
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Want more of your favorite stone restoration company? We thought as much. International Stoneworks, Inc. has a few speaking engagements coming up and we would be thrilled if you could join us!   Women In Stone Connections Conference Women In Stone Panel Discussion Sunday, October 19, 2014 3:15 p.m. Assistant Vice President, Jacqueline Tabbah will … ∞

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Posted on July 17, 2014 at 2:35 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on July 17, 2014 at 2:44 pm.

Restoring and Cleaning Slate
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Think back to your high school chemistry class. Do you remember sitting at your lab table with your partner mixing chemicals? You may not have known it at the time, but that lab table was probably made of slate. Yes, the same slate that is used on the floor of rustic homes and back patios. … ∞

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Posted on July 2, 2014 at 8:54 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

5 Things You Need To Know About Stone Before Your Fourth of July Party
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1. While mustard and ketchup are delicious condiments to add to your burger, they do etch marble, travertine, and limestone surfaces.  Mustard contains vinegar, which is very acidic and etches natural stone. Ketchup contains tomatoes, which are also acidic and etch stone as well. 2. Sealing you stone helps prevent grease, butter, and oil stains. … ∞

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