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Posted on June 5, 2017 at 8:03 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on June 5, 2017 at 8:06 pm.

How To Remove Sealer Residue
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First off, what is sealer residue?   Let me elaborate: It is a common misconception to think that all stone sealers are surface coatings. Yes, there are certain sealers that are meant to coat the surface; however, we typically recommend a penetrating (or impregnator) sealer for natural stone. Penetrating sealers/impregnators are either water-based or solvent-based. … ∞

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Posted on November 16, 2016 at 7:42 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

5 Facts About Stone Restoration
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1. No dust Stone restoration is a wet process, so there is no dust involved. However, because we use water, the first part of our process is protection. We use plastic and blue painters tape to protect your baseboards and cabinets.   2. The shine comes from the stone itself, not a sealer There is … ∞

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Posted on June 8, 2016 at 3:54 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

How To Protect Stone Floors During The Rainy Season
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This week I think it is important to discuss how to protect your stone, tile and brick floors when it comes to large rain events and hurricanes. If you are in the Gulf Coast area (we are located in Houston) then you know what we’ve been dealing with lately!   You can’t always prepare when … ∞

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