Taking time to learn about some of the important properties of stone can go a long way in ensuring you choose the best materials for your home. Jim Mann, principal of Stone Initiatives, provides some expert insights on how to…
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Sealer Selection Guide: An Introduction
Stone Initiatives has developed a stain-resistance test method (SI-STAIN-09) specifically for evaluating sealers on dimension stone. The test results will provide you with information on the natural stain resistance of the stone when exposed to a range of common staining…
Living with Stone: Around the Pool
Pools are no longer just a place for a ‘quick dip’ – they are often the centrepiece of outdoor entertaining, with the surrounding paving and landscaping just as important as the pool itself. Your paving selection process should include a…
Stability Problems with Natural Stone
This article examines some of the issues related to thermal and moisture stability, using examples of some natural rock stone that Ardex has seen in the last few years. (Ardex Technical Article TP005.002) Introduction and Scope Since 2007 the tile…
Granite: The Versatile Stone
What is granite, what makes it so versatile and how can we choose a good-quality stone? Take a moment to look around and you are most likely to find granite. Inside you may find it on the floor, walls, vanity…
Travertine: Back to Basics
Travertine is often associated with the Colosseum in Rome and its history of use over thousands of years. Now, this unique stone type has made a comeback. But what is it? How does Travertine differ from Limestone? Although both are…