surface treatment

Stone care and maintenance: Integra Adhesive's Surface Bonder Ultra

November 6, 2018

Surface Bonder Ultra is a surfacing adhesive made for an ultra-wide range of surfaces and applications. Surface Bonder Ultra works in extreme weather conditions, indoor and outdoor, and has a high UV resistance, so colors will not fade in the sun.

Introducing Fila Solutions’ Mobile App

April 18, 2018

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FILA Solutions, a world leader in the manufacturing of surface treatment, protection and maintenance products for ceramic tile and natural stone, is pleased to offer its mobile application, available for both Android and iOS platforms and in six different languages.

FILA Announces Top Management Changes for 2018

March 31, 2018

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FILA Solutions, a world leader in the manufacturing of surface treatment, protection and maintenance products for ceramic tile and natural stone, announced two major management changes for 2018. Francesco Pettenon has been named CEO and Jeff Moen to general manager of FILA America.

PURETi Treatment Transforms Stone Façades into Air Purifiers

October 4, 2017

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Neolith by TheSize has formed a new partnership with PURETi to offer a surface treatment for exterior façades.

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Cumar Marble and Granite Now Offering Antolini Stone Treatment

July 5, 2017

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Cumar Marble and Granite recently announced that it will be the exclusive distributor of Antolini's Azerocare.

Care And Maintenance Of Slate Flooring

Care and maintenance of slate flooring is not complicated, for the main reason for slate flooring problems can be blamed on neglect.

June 1, 2005

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The issue with slate flooring is that it differs from the typical highly polished marble and granite. This article will explore the proper care of slate flooring.

Solving Slate Flooring Problems

Answering popular questions about slate flooring care, maintenance, and problem solving.

June 8, 2004

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Slate is a natural stone, but unlike marble, limestone and granite, it requires different maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The following are some of the questions I have heard regarding slate flooring.

Stone sealers: function, facts, fallacies

Sealers, when properly selected and used, can be extremely beneficial in the protection, ongoing maintenance and longevity of a stone installation.

August 1, 2002

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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."