Stones Tips For Home and Garden

Unfortunately, the porous surface of travertine tiles is prone to scratching and cracking. In it’s natural state, the stone is also riddled with small holes (known as pitting) that can affect the integrity of the stone. If you want to repair any scratches or cracks that your travertine has developed or you want to fill in some of the worse pitting, follow these directions: Step 1: Apply a floor cleaner to the surface of your travertine tiles . Make sure that any grit or dirt has been removed from the scratches, cracks and pitting. You will need to leave the stone to dry or, if you want to speed to process up, wipe it down with a clean cloth. Step 2: Take the travertine-coloured epoxy that you picked up from a hardware or stone suppliers dealer  earlier and apply it to the scratches, cracks and pits with a putty knife. Make sure that the epoxy is level with the rest of the stone. Then, use a damp cloth to wipe away the excess epoxy. Step 3: Leave the floor to dry ...

Even though granite is a highly durable stone that is able to withstand a lot of wear and tear, there are some products (such as super glue) that pose difficulties when it comes to cleaning up spills. For one, you want to ensure that you don’t use a cleaning product that only embeds the glue further into the stone and, for two, you don’t want to risk scratching or chipping your attractive granite tiles or counter top in any way. Step 1: Take some acetone and apply a very small amount to an inconspicuous area of the granite (such as under the bench or in a hidden corner). Leave the solution to sit on the stone for around 24 hours to see if it affects it in any way (don’t worry about the finish, however, as you can always reapply this). Step 2: If your granite has not been affected, you can put on a pair of rubber gloves and apply some acetone to a cotton swab. Use the swab to rub the acetone around the outer edges of the super glue stain. Try and remove as much of the stain as ...

We all want our kitchen look fabulous and practically useful at the same time. If this s what you want while tiling your kitchen area then Granite stone is what you should choose. Go for flooring or for counter-tops, granite tiles are just a perfect solution for your kitchen . Though it may cost you a bit more than very commonly used ceramic tiles, but it is worth to go after if you compare its durability and elegance. Being a natural stone its beauty is timeless. So no matter if the age is the follower of traditional design or contemporary style, this stone will survive in every age. This is a versatile stone both in terms of color and design pattern. You will never find dearth of any of them. Therefore you can look for variety of tile laying design for your kitchen. If you consider granite’s feature you will surely praise yourself for choosing it. This is a hard stone that makes a very good countertop. This stone is also dense so there is less possibility of liquid absorption. An...