Friday, December 2, 2016

Cleaning Travertine Tile

Cleaning Travertine Tile Natural Stone Care


Cleaning Travertine Tile 

 Never use any harsh cleaning chemicals on travertine as the stain can become worse or set on the tile.
Keep the natural stone tiles clean, by using a dry, clean dust mop-for your CLEANING TILE.
Do not use any abrasive chemicals or a vacuum cleaner as those may stain and/or scratch the surface of the tile.
StoneTech Professional Revitalizer Cleaner and Protector by DuPont is one of the suggested cleaners for travertine .
Pressure washing is sometimes needed for deep cleaning from tree and plant debris or in areas that collect a lot of water and get stained.
Salt water pool,require your travertine be sealed with a water-repellent salt water sealer, and it’s better if applied before installing, to ensure that the entire paver is protected and not just the surface.
Here are a few products that can be used for Natural Stone cleaning:
KlenzAll heavy duty alkaline cleaner and degreaser
Oil and Stain Remover
Revitalizer cleaner & protector
BulletProof – sealer
Impregnator pro – sealer

Travertine 

STAINS
Natural stones such as travertine, marble, granite, etc. are porous materials which means they are absorbent making them prone to stains.  At the same time, that characteristic also means that stains can be easily removed.  When you notice a stain, clean it as soon as possible for better results.
All you need to do is to “lift” the stain by using a product called Stone Pro Deep Clean Gel which is sold at retail stores.
If that fails, it means that the stain is embedded in your tile.  In that case, you can use Stone Pro Wet Poultice Stain Remover that is a ready-to-use paste which does not requires mixing or measuring.
TRAVERTINE  CLEANING 

SEALING YOUR STONE

This is a personal choice.  However, by using a sealer, your natural stone products are better protected against stains and dirt.
There are several kinds of sealers in the market.  When selecting one, make sure it is the correct one for the kind of tile you purchased.
Here is another option: http://miraclesealants.com/
The best person to help you make that decision is your installer.  Make sure to ask him for recommendations.
Advantage of paver sealant:
Protect outdoor stone against stains from tree and plant debris or in areas that collect a lot of water and get stained and mildew.
The sealer is deep penetrating and preserving of the stone’s natural surface texture while keeping stains and mildew out.
Sealer will also reduce damage that can be caused by spills from things that can stain like wine.
Disadvantages of sealing pavers:
Recommended 5 year re application of a professional sealer. It may even be yearly according to the brands manufacture instructions that you choose.
If you’re a DYI person you can actually get it done for a fraction of the cost.
Seal Pavers-needed are:
 White clean cloth-absorbent suggested
Clean your Pavers
Apply the Sealer
Apply Finishing
Remove Excess Re apply

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Natural Stone Countertops

Natural Stone Countertops


                                                        Natural Stone Countertops

Lime stone is another great counter top option. 
It is a type of fossil stone and often has nicely preserved fossils.
Fossil Stone is a dense limestone filled with various organic matter.
It is a sedimentary rock with natural variation and mottling.
Fossil stone has the contrast of this matter and the limestone (main stone).
The limestone background makes for striking and beautiful contrast.
Shells, plants, animals and other organic matter that don't decay, harden with minerals over time and become fossilized.
This process forms fossil stone which is the preserved remains of animals, plants and organisms from the past.
It is said that customers consider limestone pale however, it is versatile due to its neutral color.
Here at Stone Tile US we carry limestone in: Limra, Myra Beige, and Wooden Grey.
Limra Limestone Tiles is one of the most preferred and used tiles for inside design.
Limra is one of the whitest natural stones on the market. It is uniform in grain and color.
The surface is very consistent, soft and warm to the touch. It has a thin grain and the background a very uniform. Limra Limestone Tiles can be finished in a variety of ways the most popular is polished and honed.
It is preferred for masonry, stone work, and outdoor walls.
The variation in color of the Limra tile consists of subtle brown dots on a light cream background.
It’s a soft material and the sizes we offer in Limra Polished Limestone Tile is 24×24.
Wooden Gray Polished Limestone Tiles is a grayish marble with vein cuts that give the appearance of a wood finish.
There is a white background with gorgeous gray and black, in very subtle tones, making it very versatile.
We offer Wooden Gray Polished Limestone Tiles in 18×36.
Anatolian Fiorito Deep Brushed Limestone Tiles have a beige/cream color.
The surface has a mostly uniform surface with darker dashes and specs of caramel.
Anatolian Fiorito Deep Brushed Limestone Tiles are available to you from our website in two sizes 12×24, 18×36.
Myra Beige Tumbled French Pattern Limestone Pavers.
Myra Beige Tumbled French Pattern Limestone Pavers for pool deck, patios and more!
6 PIECES OF SET (8X8, 8X16, 16X16, 16X24 1.25)
There are other limestones on the market in various colors.
Limra Limestone has a super small seed like texture.
It is very porous and a sealer is to be applied before and after installation.
Champagne White Limra Limestone falls in the shade family of Cream, Ivory, and White.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Floor Installation

Floor Installation 




Floor Installation 

Seek the advice from licensed, insured professional.
The company you choose should have natural stone installation expertise
Always remember don’t to check their customer ratings it will guide you.
If possible get referrals a friend or neighbor with experience can be so priceless. 
Regardless of how you approach the project do your research.
The same applies if you want to do your own installation, below are general steps further research should be done before beginning the project and more detailed information needs be obtained before laying natural stone tiles.
Floor Tile Installation Project
1. Always protect your lungs, hands and eyes as you install your marble tiles.
2. Use gloves, face mask and protective goggles.
3. Remove all tiles that are already installed.
4. Clean and dry floor before you start installation.
5. Use the longest level you can find and level the floor.
6. Sand bumps and fill holes with thin-set cement make sure it dries.
7. Lay a plywood if the floor is still not even.
8. Check for change in height, no more than ¼ inch or 6 mm with distance of 10 feet or 3 mm.
9. Use your finger nails to check for cracks or irregularities on the surface of the tile, If there is a crack don't use it will break during the installation.

Floor Installation 
10. Take measurements, layout on paper, decide on the pattern of layout and draw the pattern to scale.
11. Try not to cut tiles if possible leave full-sized, keep strips 2 inches (5 cm) wide and long.
12. Measure the center of the room and light mark with a pencil.
13. Do a dry-run by placing your tiles within the grid before actually laying them.
14. Add a layer of thin-set adhesive on the floor with a notched trowel.
15. Lay stone tile us marble tiles firmly in the thin-set adhesive.
16. Use spacers to position the marble tiles.
17. Use level to check the tiles.
18. Take measurements of any partial tiles needed
19. To fit in the edges along the walls or odd spaces, use a wet saw to cut the tiles and prevent cracking.
20. Leave tiles 24-48 hours to allow for complete drying completely.

Floor Installation 
21. Seal the marble.
22. Use grout, or mortar, to fill in spaces between the tiles.
23. Use a moist sponge to dampen the spaces between the tiles.
24. Then fill spaces with cement.
25. Push it into the spaces to create a tight fight.
26. Clean any grout on top of the tiles as you go while still damp.
27. Squeegee is use to spread out the grout.
28. Wipe down the tile surface with a clean sponge
29. Let the grout to dry.
30. Then Seal the grout.


Friday, November 25, 2016

Pool Coping vs Stair Treads

Are one and the same with measurement of 1.25″ or 2″ thick.

Stair Treads are usually sold as pool coping, one side is bull nosed for a rounded edge and that makes it perfect for
pool edges, or any other project where such a finish is needed.
Stair treads and pool coping in natural stone comes with the convenience of high quality and easy installation.
They have a tumbled surface, and this makes them ideal for any area where a safe smooth edge is needed.
Square corners may not always be appropriate or safe especially in the pool area.
Rounded sides, act as an exposed edge and protector.
We offer pool copings/stair treads in marble and travertine sizes:
4×9, 6×12, 12×12, 12×24, 16×24

Pool Coping vs Stair Treads


Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Clean Seal Travertine, Granite Natural Stone Pavers

How to clean and seal travertine, granite and natural stone pavers



Monday, November 21, 2016

Marble Travertine French Cut Tile Paver System Installation

Marble Travertine French Cut Tile Paver System Installation Venetian Builders




Friday, November 18, 2016

Pool Coping Decking

 NEW! Pool Coping & Decking