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NATURAL STONE 101
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The
first step is to choose the right
natural building materials for the right
job. If an architect, designer, or
builder makes a poor choice of stone or texture
it may be irreversible.
LESSON 1: Basic Types
of Stone
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Textured Stone:
Textured stone such as limestone or slate, tend
to be hard and very durable which do not show
foot abrasion in high traffic areas. They are
also more water absorbent which also means that
they stain more readily. Food and oil spills will
leave a permanent stain! This type of stone also
has a more uneven surface that allows dirt to
stick, making cleanup and maintenance more
difficult. In the case of textured stone the
concern is not in protecting a polished surface
but to protect against the infiltration of water,
dirt, and stains. Once you have properly cleaned
and achieved protection, maintenance is a breeze!
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Welcome to "Natural Stone
101"! We know that we cannot make you an
expert in just a few paragraphs, but we hope to
shed a little light on the characteristics of
natural stone and why they require such
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Polished Stone:
Polished
stone like marble, granite and limestone is so
smooth and shiny that it is highly light
reflective. Over time, these types of stone will
show signs of abrasive wear from foot traffic.
These wear patterns are very noticeable due to
the loss of gloss units (luster) or the improper
bonding of a protective coating. Tap water which
contains chlorine, fluorine, purifiers and other
minerals and salts will penetrate natural stone.
Tap water and common cleaners are too harsh, they
can discolor stone, grout and destroy the natural
polish.
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