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01Jul

How to Choose the ‘Right’ Stone for Your Job

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 28, 2020in Technical articles

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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01Jul

Sealer Selection Guide: An Introduction

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

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…

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01Jul

Living with Stone: Around the Pool

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

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…

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01Jul

Stability Problems with Natural Stone

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

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…

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01Jul

Granite: The Versatile Stone

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

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…

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01Jul

Travertine: Back to Basics

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

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…

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