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Tile Mediums
Granite
Uses Interior and exterior Floors and walls Interior counter tops Exterior building facades Polished: During production, a facet is put on each crystal at a microscopic level much as a jeweler would facet a diamond. The resulting smooth surface allows light to refract in and out of the stone in a parallel way. This enhances the visible sheen and gives the appearance of depth. Honed: A smooth, non-reflective finish achieved by using acid to grind the surface. Flamed: A rough surface created by applying a direct flame source, such as a blowtorch, and burning off portions of the surface minerals. Color variations enhance the natural beauty of the stone. Inspect multiple samples before selection to ensure satisfaction with colors and patterns. Do clean with a dust mop and neutral cleaner to remove most dirt. Do use a penetrating sealer to prevent staining. Because many stones are porous to some degree, excessive water may cause reactions such as oxidation (rust), spalling, deterioration of dry veins, etc. "Special Impregnating" sealers are recommended to avoid these problems. Creative Tile & Stone representatives can recommend appropriate sealers. Do clean natural stones with "special stone cleaners", "pH balanced cleaners" or "neutral base cleaners." Do not clean any natural stone with acidic cleaners, including (but not limited to) vinegar or cleaners with "lemon" or "lime" on the label. These products will abrade the polish from the stone. Sealers DO NOT protect polished surfaces from these types of cleaners. |