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Poultice Leaving a Bigger Stain?
Poultice Leaving a Bigger Stain?

Darkness from moisture in a poultice application can wick out beyond the original stained area. This is not a stain, and the problem is easy to resolve. ...

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Countertop Care: Cloudiness and Haze
Countertop Care: Cloudiness and Haze

There are a number of reasons why countertop cloudiness or haze can develop. Here are the details about possible causes and solutions for the problem....

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How Sealers Protect Your Stone
How Sealers Protect Your Stone

Stone countertops, continually exposed to oily or dye-containing substances, are subject to staining. Read this article to learn about countertop protection...

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What You Need to Know About Caring for Soapstone
What You Need to Know About Caring for Soapstone

Do you have or are you considering soapstone for your countertops? Here are some tips for caring for soapstone and keeping it beautiful...

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Testing Stone For Kitchen Countertop Usability -The Lemon Juice and Oil Test
Testing Stone For Kitchen Countertop Usability -The Lemon Juice and Oil Test

It is time to select your granite for your kitchen countertops. What should you look for?...

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How To Remove A Terrazzo Stain
How To Remove A Terrazzo Stain

Before you think about having tile or carpet installed over the terrazzo because of a stain, consider these simple, cost-saving alternatives...

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New Trend: No More Bar Height Tops
New Trend: No More Bar Height Tops

The recent buzz among fabricators and installers is that they are noticing that more and more of their customers are opting to do away with bar height tops...

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Tips To Remove Stains From Bird Droppings
Tips To Remove Stains From Bird Droppings

Learn how to clean up bird droppings on natural stone, remove the stains that may persist after cleaning, and avoid having to do the same thing again next week...

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How to Prepare for Countertop Installation
How to Prepare for Countertop Installation

This article will guide you through the steps you can take to help us provide a seamless countertop installation experience for you...

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Getting Rid of Streaks on Natural Stone
Getting Rid of Streaks on Natural Stone

Streaking is a cloudy, uneven pattern on the surface of natural stone floors. This article explains the causes of streaking and what you can do to get rid of it...

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