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Tag: stone sealers

01Jul

To Seal, or Not to Seal? Why Good Stone Can Turn Bad

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 24, 2020in Technical articles

The availability of large-format natural stone pavers at affordable prices has resulted in a dramatic increase in their use. Find out why good-quality paving often deteriorates prematurely and why sealers are not a substitute for using the right stone for…

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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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  • Understanding Salt Attack in Dimension Stone
  • A Rock is Not Simply a Rock: Q&A with Jim Mann, Principal
  • To Seal, or Not to Seal? Why Good Stone Can Turn Bad
  • Four Keys to Successful Stone Selection
  • Which Stone Where? A Beginner’s Guide to Material Selection

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