G STONE rt guidance on selecting and maintaining stone floors.


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SOME USEFUL TIPS FOR CONSIDERATION WHEN SELECTING THE RIGHT STONE


FOR YOUR FLOOR: • Limestone and marbles are mainly formed from calcium carbonate which will burnish and stain from acids commonly found in household foods and cleaning products and need more maintenance.


• Granite and slate are less prone to damage from acids and are harder wearing.


• The surface of stone is like a skin. Once the polish is removed the pores of the stone are exposed and dirt and moisture are more likely to be absorbed.


• Honed floors will need more cleaning than polished floors.


• Polished floors show scratches more readily, particularly darker stone.


• In general, honed materials give better slip resistance.


• Impregnators will not prevent all staining but provide a good barrier.


• A regular maintenance regime, using the correct products designed for use with the type of stone installed will keep the floor looking fantastic for years.


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• Always ask the supplier for a copy of the CE Certificate, which should give vital information on the performance of the stone. You may need a stone consultant to interpret the results.


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