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Notes on Stone
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 Stone
is a product of nature.
It is not possible to
guarantee that all the colors and markings on a
large stone deposit will be present in every small
sample or that every characteristic of a sample will
be present in other samples.
A sample serves only to
indicate in a general way the color, markings and
texture usually found in a variety of species of
stone.
Natural Stone is a beautiful and practical product
for building. No two installations will ever be
identical because of the stone's characteristics and
unique appearance. Stone by its very nature is
fragile; some stone is highly veined and will be
more susceptible to cracks than other stone with
very little veining.
NO CLAIM ACCEPTED AFTER THE MATERIAL IS INSTALLED
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Lay stone tile out for the best distribution of
variation and to see if there are any defective
stone tiles in size or thickness. All claims MUST be
made BEFORE you install the stone. Any claims made
after the stone is installed will not be accepted by
Marble of the World.
Open all boxes or crates in order to get an average
look of the appearance of the tiles. If there is a
question regarding the material, contact Marble of
the World prior to installation.
Place tiles in the area to be installed, with
attention to varying color shades, veins and overall
structure of the material.
Arrange the tiles according to your personal taste.
It is normal to find tiles of varying shades, veins
and holes -
the ones that stand out the most should
be used for cuts, hidden corner areas or closets in
order to use them.
ALWAYS use white setting materials when installing
natural stone products that are light in color,
translucent, porous, unfilled or filled -
especially
travertine. This will prevent the product from
getting dark from the intrusion of dark setting
materials or dust that could get into the porous
surfaces which will result in a loss of the
product's natural appearance.
ALWAYS use clean filtered water when mixing the
setting materials. This will prevent any
discoloration of rust and/or blotching caused by
high iron, sulfur and other minerals found in some
water supplies
The use of white adhesive to install tiles will
avoid the problem of stains seeping through the bed.
Green marbles MUST only use specific adhesive to
avoid any problems.
ALWAYS make sure that the tile bed is completely dry
before doing any installation of tile. This will
avoid the possibility of mold and even sometimes
micro-cracking of polished tiles.
NEVER use acids or chemicals for cleaning purposes
on polished materials as this will remove the shine.
ALWAYS use clean water while cleaning the tiles.
Make sure there is no residual film left on the
surface.
ALWAYS take every precaution to protect the floor
against sand, cement and other construction elements
found during the installation process.
If you have any questions about your materials,
please contact us.
KNOW YOUR STONE
Natural stone can be classified into two categories
according to its composition; siliceous stone or
calcareous stone.
Siliceous stone is composed mainly of silica or
quartz-like particles. Types of siliceous stone
include granite, slate and sandstone.
Calcareous stone is composed mainly of calcium
carbonate. Types of calcareous stone include marble,
travertine, limestone and onyx.
Stone is a product of nature. It is not possible
to guarantee that all the colors and markings on a
large stone deposit will be present in every small
sample, nor that every characteristic of a sample
will be uniformly present in other samples. A sample
serves only as to indicate in a general way the
color, marking and texture usually found in a
variety of species of stone. No two installations
will ever be identical because of the stone's
characteristics and unique appearance. We assume no
responsibility for any faulty installation of our
products. We extend no guarantees, expressed or
implied as to slipperiness, wear-resistance or
maintenance procedure.
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