Sealers, when properly selected and used, can be extremely beneficial in the protection, ongoing maintenance and longevity of a stone installation.
August 1, 2002
The primary function of a stone sealer is to provide stain resistance to a porous stone. To best understand the realistic expectations of stone sealers, the operative word "resistance" should be viewed in terms of "reaction time."
Like much of the architecture in the Southwest, the interior design of the Westin Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ, is characterized by earth tones which reflect the natural environment of the region.
With its asymmetric design and massive curves, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, TX, was fabricated with locally quarried Sunset Red and Carnelian granite to achieve its central mission: telling the "Story of Texas"
Although political events have plagued the Middle East for the past few years, stone production was not affected, as the International Marble Architectural Awards highlighted significant natural stone works completed in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
The result of the collaboration between two companies, J&R KMS Custom Flooring of Las Vegas, NV, maintains high standards to increase efficiency and broaden its market.
Drawing architects and specifiers from around the country, the American Institute of Architects Convention and Expo in Charlotte, NC, once again included the Stone and Tile Pavilion.