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STONE |
STONE TYPE |
DURABILITY/APPLICATION* |
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ALPACA |
Travertine |
Medium Duty
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CASHMERE |
Limestone |
Medium Duty
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DELLA VIGNA |
Tumbled |
Medium Duty
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GRAY FLANNEL |
Limestone |
Light 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: We do not recommend this stone for horizontal application where water can accumulate. This stone has a high salt content which may lead to efflorescence (salt materials to come to the surface and crystallize). This is a naturally occurring process and common to some stones. We recommend setting with a low water adhesive such as latex thin set. Also, prior to sealing with a penetrating sealer, allow the stone to fully breathe and dry out. This minimizes the effect of efflorescence, but is no guarantee to have none at all. In some cases the efflorescence can be rubbed off with a light damp cloth or very fine abrasive (grain 320 or 400), or it may need to be rehoned.
Note on Della Vigna (etched tumbled stone): Seal with a water-based sealer only. Never use solvent or acid-based solution washes. Grout should be cleaned from tile surface during installation. Haze that is allowed to dry may be difficult to remove.
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