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July 22, 2026
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by Emily Tonkin

A designer’s guide to natural stone selection for your project

Natural stone offers endless design possibilities, but selecting the right material can be challenging...

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April 28, 2023
Finishes EvaluationTechnical articles
by Jim Mann

How to choose a stone sealer: An Introduction

Learn how to choose a stone sealer: what you should consider, why sealers don’t provide complete protection from staining...

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April 30, 2021
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by Stone Initiatives

Top tips for cleaning stone floor finishes

A helpful guide for maintaining premium floor finishes: How to clean natural stone flooring without damaging the surface and what to do when there’s a spill...

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July 1, 2020
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by Jim Mann

Four Keys to Successful Stone Selection

Fitness for purpose is fundamental to the successful use of natural stone, but how do we evaluate a stone to ensure its suitability for a particular use or location?

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July 1, 2020
Finishes EvaluationTechnical articles
by Jim Mann

Sealer Selection Guide: An Introduction

Stone Initiatives has developed a stain-resistance test method (SI-STAIN) specifically for evaluating sealers on dimension stone...

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March 24, 2020
Finishes EvaluationTechnical articles
by Jim Mann

Stone in the Built Environment: Commercial Lobby Floors

Are you selecting either natural or engineered stone for use in a commercial lobby floor?

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