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SW 0422 Stain Removal Oil Stain
Stain Removal

To Stain or not to Stain?

A few helpful tips to know about stains and porous surfaces.
Scott Higginbotham
April 4, 2022

When a surface is stained, the discoloration is likely due to liquids carrying impurities into the capillaries of the natural stone or other manmade surface such as concrete, grout, brick or other surfaces. Here is a few helpful tips to know about stains and porous surfaces.


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Quartz Extraclean Pro from Tenax

Technology Update: Quartz Extraclean Pro from Tenax

March 1, 2021
TenaxQuartz Extraclean Pro is a solvent-based cleaner for hard surfaces. Removethose vacuum rings from your quartz slabs with Extraclean Pro. Thissolvent-based cleaner is designed for removing greasy suction cup rings fromquartz slabs.
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SSC Countertops

A blossoming countertop business

SSC Countertops in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, focuses on garnering industry relationships to strengthen and maintain its market position
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
June 1, 2020
When the Princes first opened their business in 1988, they focused primarily on solid surface countertops. However, as technology advanced and trends began to evolve, the couple shifted their focus to accommodate the growing sector.
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Cutting ultra-compact and porcelain materials

Nick Wadenstorer of BACA Systems discusses the best practices for fabricators when cutting various alternative stone surfaces
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 3, 2020

Ultra-compact surfaces have been gradually making their way into the market and now are becoming a popular choice for a range of residential and commercial designs. Whether it is being used for cladding or outdoor kitchens, these products have carved a niche out for themselves.


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Arabescato

Granite and Trend Transformations Introduces Arabescato as Newest Addition to the Classic Marble Collection

January 28, 2019
Arabescato is inspired by marble quarried in Carrara, Italy, with similar patterns and veining of marble from the region.
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GRANITE POLISHING PASTE — GRANQUARTZ®

Stone care and maintenance: GranQuartz's polishing paste

November 5, 2018

106R Granite Polishing Paste from GranQuartz is a smooth compound that contains high-quality polishing abrasives for granite polishing and re-polishing. Use 106R as the final polishing step after diamond honing for a brilliant factory type polish, or for polish maintenance on a regular basis in commercial areas.106R is easy to use and is chemically inert.


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Fila Solutions' Filestone Plus

Stone care and maintenance: Fila Solutions' Filestone Plus

November 5, 2018

The Filastone Plus enriches the color of polished, honed, textured and tumbled natural stone. It highlights the character of the natural surface, while protecting the surface from dirt, water and oil stains. It also enhances and intensifies the stone’s natural color with a matte finish.


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Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold

Stone care and maintenance: CBP's Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold

November 5, 2018
Interior and exterior natural stone surfaces are exposed to food, beverages, weather, moisture, grease, oil, dirt and other harmful stain-causing elements on a regular basis. Sealing these surfaces with Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold will prevent unsightly stains and permanent damage.
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Bonstone’s new Ultimate adhesive

Stone care and maintenance: Bonstone’s Ultimate adhesive

November 5, 2018
Bonstone’s new Ultimate adhesive is the strongest bonding glue available specifically for travertine. It is a Modified Polyurethane Hybrid (MPH) that is ideal for fabrication shops, onsite installation, restoration and repair, and it is suitable for structural and cosmetic applications.
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Cosentino’s recent C100 conference

The Future of Dekton Sintered Stone

In recent years, sintered stone products such as Dekton by Cosentino are presenting themselves as alternatives to natural stone, and fabricators are having to learn how to cut these materials and make them profitable
July 9, 2018
Tim Culot is among the leading stone fabricators in Belgium and has experienced success with cutting Dekton, although he admits there was a learning curve. During a presentation at Cosentino’s C100 conference, he shared that 40% of all the material he cuts is now the sintered stone material.
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