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Got Stains in Your Stone? Make a Poultice to Remove Them

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted June 6, 2023
Poultice to Remove Stone Stain

Natural stone is a popular material used in many applications such as flooring, countertops, and monuments. However, most natural stones are porous and if not protected, can become stained.

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Quartzite vs Quartz

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted April 26, 2023
Quartzite vs Quartz

Quartzite and Quartz: These two words sound almost the same, but they are definitely not the same thing.

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A Brief History of Stone Polishing

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted March 30, 2023
Stone Polishing

Stone polishing has been done since the beginning of civilization.Egyptian workers used sand and other rough materials to polish the surfaces of statues and monuments made of stone.

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Staining vs Etching on Natural Stone

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted February 27, 2023
Staining vs Etching on Natural Stone

One of the best reasons to use natural stone for your projects is that it is a renewable and restorable material.

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How to Clean and Maintain a Stone Pool Deck

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted January 27, 2023
Pool Deck

Do you have a stone pool deck and are wondering how to maintain it? Do you need to seal it? How do you deal with stains? This article will give you guidance from a pro on what you need to do to keep your stone pool deck looking great.

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The Versatility of Stone

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted December 29, 2022
Stone Firepits

Most of the time, when people think about natural stone, what comes to mind is "big projects." Natural stone is great for smaller projects outside as well as inside.

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5 Common Stone Misconceptions

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted November 25, 2022
Common stone misconceptions

Every product, no matter what it is, has some sort of “misconception” or mistruth told about it. Stone is no different.

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Granite vs Porcelain for Countertops

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted October 31, 2022
Porcelain for countertops

Porcelain has entered the countertop market in a big way. The question is: How does porcelain stack up against granite for countertops?

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Sealers Can Help Protect Your Stone

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted October 7, 2022
How sealers protect your stone

Stone countertops, continually exposed to oily or other containing substances, are subject to staining. Read this article to learn about countertop protection and sealers.

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Cultured Marble vs Real Marble

By Surface Care PROS SupportIn ArticlesPosted July 28, 2022
Cultured Marble

Cultured marble and real marble sound the same but they are two completely different things. Each one is created differently. The only real similarity is that they both have marble in their name.

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