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Posted on November 21, 2017 at 4:53 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on November 30, 2017 at 5:54 pm.

Stone Countertops: Myth Buster Blog
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1. My kitchen tops are Granite and Quartzite; these surfaces are hard and resist everything! Just because stones are sold under the names “granite” and “quartzite” does not mean that they necessarily perform like the average granite and quartzite countertops. In other words, some do react (etch) when acid, ammonia, or alcohol is spilled. Always … ∞

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Posted on July 10, 2017 at 9:30 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on July 10, 2017 at 9:35 pm.

Granite and Soapstone: Stone Care Do’s and Don’ts
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Granite Definition: “A very hard, crystalline, igneous rock, grey to pink in color, composed mostly of feldspar and natural quartz” (Marble Institute of America)   1. Do seal your Granite countertops Even though the porosity ratio of Granites varies between .46% and 1.5%, I recommend sealing your Granite with a penetrating/impregnator sealer such as Seal & Go® … ∞

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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 August 29, 2016 at 10:22 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on August 29, 2016 at 10:23 pm.

International Stoneworks Is Moving!
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This week I’m taking a break from our usually informative blog posts to announce that we are moving locations into a brand-spanking new office!   Our company is growing and after 15 years in the same location, we have outgrown our premises. We have recently purchased a 12,000 square foot office/warehouse facility and will begin … ∞

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Posted on May 24, 2016 at 4:07 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on May 24, 2016 at 4:09 pm.

5 Ways To Keep Stone Countertops Looking Great
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  1. Use Neutral Cleaners When it comes to natural stone countertops, it’s safer to avoid acidic and ammonia based products. Stick with neutral cleaners such as Lavenet and Lavenet Green. If you enjoy cooking (like I do) and want to disinfect your countertops after preparing a meal, use Sani-Tyze. These cleaners will not harm or … ∞

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Posted on April 1, 2016 at 5:14 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on April 7, 2016 at 5:24 pm.

Which Stone Should You Choose For Your Countertops?
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Marble Countertops Pros Visually stunning Easy to clean (with neutral cleaners) Adds elegance to your kitchen and bathrooms Comes in a variety of colors You can decide if you like a polished finish or prefer a honed, matte finish – the level of shine can be changed on-site as well Acid etch marks and fine … ∞

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