Tile and Stone Care

Sealing Stone

Stone is extremely dense yet also porous. To prevent stains it must be sealed. Your installer will apply a sealer when they install your tops. The frequency for resealing depends on the stone and the amount of use that the counter tops see. An easy rule of thumb is to monitor around the sink. If you begin to notice that water does not bead up, or soaks in the stone within 15 minutes, then it is probably time to re-seal. Re-sealing is easy. Simply wipe on and wipe off.

Stone Care

Day to day the rule of thumb is never use anything you would not use on your hands. Never use powdered cleaners or abrasive pads to clean your stone. Even "soft scrub" type cleaners contain pumice, which is powered volcanic stone and might damage your stone countertops or floors. Never use any product that is acidic, this includes substances like ammonia or many common liquid cleaners such as Windex. You should always use sealers and cleaning products designed specifically for natural stone.

Protect - People often assume that natural stone is "stain-proof", however all stone is porous to some degree. Good news is that once treated with a protective sealer, natural stone is ready for carefree, everyday use. BulletProof Sealer - Maximum protection against the toughest oil and water-based stains. Heavy Duty Sealer - Heavy duty protection against tough oil and water-based stains. Sealer - Economical protection against oil and water-based stains. Grout Sealer - Heavy Duty protection against tough oil and water-based stains on ceramic tile and grout. Grout Release - Protection against grout sticking to absorbant surfaces during installation.

Clean - Once natural stone is properly sealed, it's protected from everyday spills. Instead of being absorbed into the stone, they will bead up on the surface. Revitalize Cleaner and Protector - Our flagship cleaner. Easily and safely removes soils while leaving behind an invisible protective seal to help prevent future staining.` Stone & Tile Cleaner - Economical cleaner for ceramic and porcelain tile. Restore - Powers through tough hard water deposits, grout haze, efflorescence and soap scum on ceramic tile and grout. Oil Stain Remover - Pulls out the toughest, deep set-in stains. Coating Stripper - Dissolves tough coatings and epoxy grout residue prior to refinishing.

Transform - Beyond protecting and cleaning natural stone, sometimes you need to transform the surface to achieve your desired look. If your polished stone is already in great condition, get a brilliant shine with a quick spray and wipe. Polish - Adds instant, touch-up shine to polished surfaces. Enhancer Pro - Heavy duty protection against tough oil and water-based stains. Enriches the color of natural stone. Enhancer - Economical protection against oil and water-based stains. Enriches the color of natural stone. High Gloss Lacquer - Maximum protection against the toughest oil and water-based stains. Provides wet-look, high shine appearance.