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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Avoid harsh chemical-based products when cleaning the surface of these tiles. To further protect against stains, seal the tile once a year, with one of our sealant products. If you prefer home cleaning products however, be sure it is a pH neutral, water-based solution. Handmade ceramics are often hand-painted. Windex anyone?

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Queries and Quandaries: Stone Tile on Exterior Balcony

StoneDimensions

Since “you’re the professional” , you are expected to do some educating and coaching of the designers and customers so that they know what to expect from the product once it is delivered and installed. Within this document, there is a discussion of recommended factors of safety.

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Since marble is a natural product, it is going to evolve and change over time and with use no matter how much you baby it. There are a lot of great products to use, your specifier, designer or installer should be able to help you choose the right one. Put carrara in one bath, and Brazilian travertine in another.

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