Use and Care Manual

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Natural Stone Care and Maintenance
➢ What is Natural Stone?
➢ What are care and maintenance of the stone products are recommended?
“Natural Stone” refers to a number of products quarried from the earth, used over many thousands of years as
building materials and decorative enhancements. These products include Granite, Marble, Limestone, Travertine, Slate,
Quartzite, Sandstone, Onyx, and others. They are more than just rocks - natural stone is hand selected from the best,
most consistent sources for durability and beauty.
Natural stone products differ in composition, color, and texture even among pieces from the same source. This
enigmatic nature of the product lends itself to one of a kind designs and distinctive, dramatic applications.
Note - The suggestions mentioned above are for general practice. In case of a particular project, it is recommended that a
professional installer/fabricator/restorer is consulted. It is also recommend that cleaning solutions are tried in an isolated
area to check for desired results. MSI disclaims any liability towards the use of any care & maintenance products.
Stone surfaces are very easy to maintain. Clean stone oors with warm water and a mild liquid soap. Never use acid
cleansers or abrasive chemicals on stone. Natural stone should be sealed after installation and periodically thereafter,
depending on its usage.
• Caninstallerllthetravertinewithgrouts?
When travertine is lled at the factory or at the time of installation, the ll can work its way out of the
spaces. Normal maintenance may involve re-lling these voids
• Whatisanimpregnatorsealer?Howdoesithelpstone?
Impregnator sealer consists of microscopic balls of silicone that attach themselves to crevices in side the stone.
These balls become a permanentpart of the stone, and act as a waterproof shield.
• Howoftenshouldasealerbeapplied?
When applied for the rst time, at least 2 to 3 coatings are recommended. Thereafter, depending
upon the trac and usage of the stone, the sealer coats should be applied periodically.
• UsingcleaningproductsonNaturalstone
Always attempt a trial on an isolated area before using on the project to check for desired results and
follow instructions recommended by the product manufacturer.