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Posted on June 13, 2013 at 5:12 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on June 13, 2013 at 5:13 pm.

Ceramic Tile Polishing (No Wax Needed)
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      How many building restrooms have you been to that have those little 1 X 1 ceramic tiles? And even though the tile floor may be clean, it always looks dirty. Many have resorted to constantly waxing and stripping and re-waxing these tiles. Applying a coating or wax on tile floors may seem … ∞

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Posted on May 20, 2013 at 8:34 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on August 20, 2013 at 8:02 pm.

Getting Rid Of Those Pesky Calcium Deposits
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Let’s face it. Water and stone just don’t mix well, but we can’t avoid this combination. Buildings have flamed granite driveways.  Homes have marble showers, and I’ve seen a good number of slate and flagstone patios.   Yes, sealing your stone does protect it and sealing helps prevents the water from penetrating into the stone, … ∞

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Posted on May 8, 2013 at 5:24 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on May 8, 2013 at 5:27 pm.

Smooth Sealing
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    Have you ever put a glass with condensation down on your stone top and found that it has left a dark ring on your countertop? That’s your stone top telling you, “Please seal me!”   The reason why that glass leaves a mark is because your stone is fairly porous. When you place … ∞

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Posted on April 29, 2013 at 2:59 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on September 22, 2014 at 8:01 pm.

Triple A
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What is the one phrase that I hear most from homeowners in the stone restoration business? “…But I thought my stone was sealed?”   It pains me to tell you, but no penetrating sealer, no matter how many applications of that sealer, will stop the AAA’s: acid, ammonia, and alcohol. Many stones such as marble, … ∞

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