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Care & Maintenance

Does my stone require any special treatment different from my tile?
YES. Ceramic and porcelain tile surfaces are much harder than your marble, limestone and travertine. These surfaces are acid sensitive and will wear and abrade when dust and dirt our ground underfoot. Remember the Grand Canyon, a one mile deep canyon, was dug by water and dirt. The only difference with your floor is that this process has been ongoing for millions of years in the Grand Canyon, and has just started in your home.
Granite surfaces are harder and with very few exceptions impervious to acids. Still proper care will help you maintain its beauty for years to come. Unless you have been told this surface was resinated (granites less than 5-years old are not likely to fall into this category) you will want to insure your surface is sealed every other year or so to maintain the surfaces' stain resistance.
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