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Slate : Xiamen Stone Fair 2010 booth contractor YOHO EXPO
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Author: yohoexpoSubject: Xiamen Stone Fair 2010 booth contractor YOHO EXPOPosted: 31 Dec 2009 at 9:11amHAPPY NEW YEAR 2010.
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Travertine : travertine best stone for pool deck?
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Author: schlengSubject: travertine best stone for pool deck?Posted: 19 Dec 2009 at 9:48pmI dont agree with most of your comments. 1. Best quality travertine is from Turkey.This is a matter of opinion. I have seen travertine installations where the stone came from both places. I am not saying that ALL travertine from Turkey is inferior, but the travertine from Peru was far superior and breathtakingly beautiful. In addition, Italy has top notch travertine. 2. Peru is a new continent and it takes millions of years for travertine to develop.All of the continents are billions of years old.http://research.unc.edu/endeavors/spr97/ur.html 3. Tumbled travertine must be used to prevent slipping around pools.Travertine is not slippery by nature. It does not have to be tumbled to not be slippery. 4. Chiseled travertine, no larger than 6x12 size, should be used for driveways and the chiseled edges are for the tires to grab on; the honed surface is for not absorbing a potential oil spill immediately.I dont know why a tire would grab onto a chiseled edge. Also, just because travertine is chiseled does not mean that it is honed. 5. Holes mean that the travertine is not premium grade. I agree with you here! 6. Tumbled travertine is rounded so to avoid sharp corners. Surface is lightly aged (?) for the feet to grab onto. When travertine is laid correctly, there are no sharp corners. As mentioned above, one of the advantages of travertine is that it is not slippery.Edited by findstone - 21 Dec 2009 at 7:20pm
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Granite : Stone Maintenance at Home ！
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Author: shunshunstoneSubject: Stone Maintenance at Home ！Posted: 06 Jan 2010 at 7:56amChoosing natural stone based on its chemical and physical properties is a key to successful ease of maintenance and repairs. One of the most important considerations is whether the stone will be in a high-traffic or highly-used area. Countertops, for example, are a location where hard stones such as granite and marble are ideal. Onyx, though it is an eye-catching stone in the wide variety of beautiful colors, is not recommended for countertops and kitchen islands because of its etch-able nature and its high vulnerability to acid damage. Now trendy, slate and limestone with a honed finish are ideal for a kitchen backsplash and for flooring. The soft rustic character of these stones can be refined through color enhancers and sealants that slightly alter the dusty stone appeal. For exterior pavers, patios and grilling surfaces, slate and granite are perhaps the best choice in natural stones because they withstand freezing and thawing with an excellent perseverance. Marble, on the other hand, holds water through its veins that will later expand with freezing, leading to destructive cracks and spalling. One misconception regarding the application of sealants is the difference between a "coating" and a "sealant." Generally, a coating of any kind should never be applied to natural stone because it will close the natural pores and veins, thus creating a moisture barrier that will ultimately damage the stone's physical strength and possibly the natural coloration. Rather, for highly used or high-traffic areas, select and apply a superior impregnating sealant that soaks deep into the pores and veins of the natural stone. With an impregnating sealant application, water vapors are allowed to pass through the core of the stone. "If you apply the correct sealer the first time, you very likely won't have to seal it again," Huligar says. There are three categories of impregnating sealants: solvent-based, water-based and silicone-based. Porous stones, such as travertine marble, require a thick silicone-sealant whereas dense stones, such as black granite, require a thin solvent-sealer. For the majority of other stones, a water-based sealant is most commonly applied because of its median thickness and clarity. Conversely, for low-usage areas such as a on a kitchen backsplash, a sealant is not obligatory. Exterior applications of granite and slate such as pavers do not need a sealer either unless they will be exposed to the possibility of spilled acidic drinks or from barbeque grease or other food debris. Regardless of the natural stone type and finish, it should be kept clean daily. Gritty dirt and acidic liquids such as those commonly found in foods and drinks should especially be removed in a timely manner. Selecting the correct type of cleaner for the type of natural stone is important. Granite and marble, for example, should not ever be cleaned with acidic cleansers. A product such as Lustro Italiano should be applied once a month, Huligar explains. This particular product does not have any added aromas, and it is completely transparent from the bottle to its application. Daily cleaners by Lustro Italiano primarily enhance cleaning maintenance of polished and honed stones by leaving them better protected against the next acidic spill or watermark. The product is not recommended, however, for applications such as steam showers because the daily cleaner's chemical compounds can be altered by extra minerals in hard water. Additionally, this product is intended exclusively for natural stone rather than for Portland cement countertops or any other man-made products. Edited by findstone - 11 Jan 2010 at 7:05pm
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General questions on all kinds of stones : Dilemna in stone selection
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Author: KalindSubject: Dilemna in stone selectionPosted: 16 Dec 2009 at 12:50pmand rue the decision the rest of my life?
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Travertine : travertine best stone for pool deck?
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Author: landscapeexpertSubject: travertine best stone for pool deck?Posted: 09 Dec 2009 at 5:38amTravertine pavers are ideal for outdoors. I read through some arguements later on this forum. I wanted to clarify a few things for the readers. I have been using travertine pavers since 2004 as a landscaper. From 2005 to 2007 I have imported them from Turkey directly myself. I have stopped importing because I am able to reach very good prices locally now and it did not make sense to order directly and carry all the inventory. I must start with saying that the best quality in the market right now is from Turkey. I have heard about travertine pavers from Peru, which finally I was able to see some 2 months ago, my thoughts are that although it has an interesting look, it is not durable at all. Peru is on a newer continent, where travertine has not completed its evolution process yet. It takes millions of years for travertine to develop. Other issue here is some thoughts on tumbled pavers and holes and etc. I must clarify: -Travertine pavers are ideal for outdoors -Tumbled travertine must be used for pool decks and decks to prevent slipping and also for irrigation purposes. -Chiseled travertine, no larger than 6x12 size, should be used for driveways. Chiseled edge is for the tires to grab on, and the honed surface is for not absorbing a potential oil spill immediately. -Travertine is a porous stone, but do not confuse pores with holes. Pores are necessary to prevent slips. Holes mean that the travertine is not premium grade. Make sure to ask your supplier that you want premium grade travertine pavers and nothing else. -Tumbled does not mean low quality. It means that the edges are rounded to prevent sharp corners and the surface is lightly aged for feet to grab on to the surface. If you need any further advise, feel free to contact me.
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