Written in Stone

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Posted on March 13, 2018 at 9:19 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Surprising Substances That Can Acid Etch Marble
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…and other similar stones such as travertine, terrazzo and limestone   First off, I want to go over the pH scale with you: the pH scale measures how acidic or how basic a substance is. The scale ranges from 0 to 14; a pH of 7 is neutral. Lower than a 7 is on the acid side … ∞

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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 June 19, 2017 at 5:33 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

5 Essential Facts About Marble
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  1. Marbles are not necessarily “Soft” Many people say that marble is a “soft stone,” but really what they mean is that it has a tendency to react to acids. Actually, the minerals in marble are not the softest on the Mohs scale; it is a common misconception that stone softness has a correlation to chemical … ∞

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Posted on November 30, 2016 at 7:27 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on November 30, 2016 at 7:40 pm.

Stone Prep Before Your Holiday Party
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time of year where we celebrate with close friends and family and eat and drink and eat! But hold on a minute…what about your marble, limestone, granite, and travertine kitchen countertops?   No doubt your kitchen will get a lot of use over the holidays. In this … ∞

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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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