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STONE |
STONE TYPE |
DURABILITY/APPLICATION* |
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ALPACA |
Travertine |
Medium Duty
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CASHMERE |
Marble |
Heavy Duty
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DELLA VIGNA |
Tumbled |
Medium Duty
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GRAY FLANNEL |
Marble |
Heavy Duty
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LA CASA |
Travertine |
Medium Duty
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LUNA |
Limestone |
Light Duty
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MARTINIQUE |
Sandstone |
Light Duty
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NUBUCK |
Marble |
Medium Duty
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OLIVE GREEN |
Limestone |
Medium Duty
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RED SEA |
Travertine |
Medium Duty
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TANZU |
Slate |
Medium Duty
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APPLICATION KEY*:
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Light Duty: |
These stones are suitable for most interior residential uses with the exception
of steam showers. Generally, they are also appropriate for very light use commercial
interior vertical applications.
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Medium Duty: |
These stones are intended for use in all interior residential applications, including
countertops and flooring. These stones are also appropriate for many commercial
applications such as light traffic interior flooring and vertical applications.
Over time, these stones may scratch or etch if used on a counter, although the quality
of the stone is not affected.
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Heavy Duty: |
These stones are extremely hard, making them suitable for all light and medium duty
applications as well as most interior and exterior commercial applications. Recommended
uses include heavy traffic residential and commercial flooring and other areas that
require maximum durability.
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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE |
Seal all natural stones with a penetrating sealer. In addition, we recommend sealing
all porous non-polished stones (sandstones, limestones, tumbled, etc.) prior to
grouting. This prevents grout from staining or affecting the color of the stone.
It is further recommended that stone products be resealed as part of normal maintenance
procedures. Note on Gray Flannel: Set with a low water content adhesive such as
latex thin set. As with all stones, then seal with a penetrating sealer. This will
minimize any impact from the higher salt content in this stone. Note on Della Vigna
(etched tumbled stone): Seal with a water-based sealer only. Never use solvent or
acid-based solution washes.
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