Use and Care Manual

• For routine cleaning, use a damp cloth or paper towel
and, if necessary, a small amount of mild soap. Once
clean, rinse and dry surface thoroughly.
• For stubborn or dried spills, use a nonabrasive cleaning
pad such as a white 3M Scotch-Brite
®
scrub pad
combined with a small amount of mild soap or
specialized stone cleaner. One Quartz Surfaces floors in
high trac areas should be cleaned daily with a clean,
dry dust mop or soft bristle broom.
• One Quartz Surfaces oors in low trac areas can
be cleaned less frequently using the same method. Spills
should be spot treated with the use of a damp mop or
cloth towel and, if necessary, a small amount of mild soap
or specialized stone cleaner.
• A oor machine such as a slow speed buer or walk
behind scrubber can be used for larger commercial
environments. Be sure to rinse thoroughly to remove any
haze residue that may diminish the shine and beauty of
the floor.
• For Heavily soiled oors, as with any oor, it makes
sense to clean up spills as soon as possible.
• Avoid exposing One Quartz Surfaces to chemicals and
solvents, especially paint removers or furniture strippers
containing trichlorethane or methylene chloride. Keep
nail polish remover, bleach or cleansers that contain
bleach, bluing, permanent markers or inks. While casual
exposure to alkaline materials will not damage One
Quartz Surfaces, highly alkaline (high-pH) cleansers are
not recommended when cleaning One Quartz Surfaces.
If any of the substances listed above come into contact
with One Quartz Surfaces, rinse the exposed surface
immediately and thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
• Do not use strong abrasive and/or alkaline cleaning
products. Always follow the manufacturers’ dilution
instructions and recommendations.
MANUFACTURED STONE
Manufactured Stone – Routine Care
Care should be taken to avoid smearing mortar on the
surface of the veneers. Accidental smears should be
removed using a dry whisk broom only after mortar has
dried completely. Never use a wet brush or wire brush.
Do not power-wash, sandblast, use acid or acid-based
products. Dirt or other materials may be removed with
a strong solution of granulated soap or detergent and water with a
bristle brush. Do not use a wire brush as it will cause damage to the
surface. Rinse immediately with fresh water. Regular maintenance
only requires to rinse the wall with water occasionally to remove
dirt.
Sealing:
Seal with a breathable, non-film forming masonry sealer, to prevent
staining from rusty downspouts, splattered mud, etc. Sealing is
strongly recommended for dry-stacked applications and/or for
harsh environments.
DISCLAIMER
Dal-Tile does not manufacture installation products or tile cleaning/
maintenance products. Dal-Tile provides the information contained
herein to its customers as an information source only. The products
identified in this website may have chemicals that cause reactions in
certain individuals. Dal-Tile strongly recommends the use of safety
glasses, respirators (masks) and gloves in handling any materials that
contain chemicals.
Dal-Tile, in keeping with its Healthy Planet objectives, recommends
the proper disposal of any scrap tile/stone, installation and/or
maintenance products discussed herein.
Please contact the manufacturer directly, PRIOR to usage, to obtain
proper handling instructions, application instructions and warnings
concerning potential health hazards for any product contemplated
for use. Dal-Tile also strongly recommends that you ALWAYS
test a small area PRIOR to usage of any installation/tile/cleaning/
maintenance product to determine whether the product you are
about to apply serves its intended purpose.
Natural stone has its own unique qualities that not only distinguish
it from man-made materials, but also should be considered in
selecting it for a particular project. Stone is not manufactured; it
is a product of nature. Blocks are removed from the quarry, slabs
are cut from these blocks, and the slabs are further fabricated
into the final stone to be installed. Each block is dierent; each slab
is dierent. Skillful blending or matching of the dimension stone
blocks, veneer panels, tops, etc.,
results
in a beautiful blending of
nature’s variety and man’s design. “Uniformity of material,” when
applied to natural stone, is a term of relative value that needs to be
understood when making a selection.
To ensure your natural stone products will provide you with a
lifetime of aesthetics and utility, proper maintenance is crucial.
Natural stone products are porous by nature and require a
dierent maintenance program than traditional ceramic tile.