Sealing stone is strongly suggested as it will create a barrier between the stone and dirt and stains. Even if a sealer is used, this is not going to make the stone bullet proof and totally resistant to stains. Any staining agent that comes into contact with the stone should be removed immediately. Sealant and cleaner should be included on every stone order. We sell the Miracle Sealant Company products because they are widely considered the best available. Sealant is easy to apply.

A - Sealing the stone is not required. However, use of a high-quality, "breathable" concrete sealer will reduce water penetration into the stone. Breathable sealers will allow water that does absorb into the stone to come out. Breathable sealers will extend the life of the product by reducing freeze/thaw stress and blocking contaminants from entering the concrete. CAUTION: Sealers will have varying impact on color. A sample should be tested before applying to your project.

No, it is not necessary to seal stone. However, we do it to all countertops because the sealer provides great benefit. It is recommended that the countertops be sealed at least once a year, if not sooner depending on usage. There are many good sealers on the market. By taking simple precautions and performing regular cleaning, your countertops will bring you lasting enjoyment.

Since mineral surfaces are quite porous they absorb liquids, which may result in discoloring and staining. Although there are many commercial grade products available on the market which may bring the stone to its original luster, taking simple precautions and regular maintenance can save a lot of trouble and cost. All marble and granite tops are sealed in our shop before they are installed.

Price levels are based on availability, supply, and transportation. For example, the A or 1 price group represents natural stone that is readily available. These quarries are easily accessed by machinery with convenient transportation routes. However, natural stones in the D or 5 price group have limited availability and access. They tend to exist in remote locations where transportation is more difficult.

Our clients tell us they get the best results from using all three face care products morning and night.

If you sealed your stone with StoneTech Professional sealers and have maintained it with StoneTech Professional daily cleaners your sealer should last up to 3-5 Ceramics are generally made with red-clay based ceramic and have a color screened top. The screening is often 1-4 patterns repeating throughout the batch. Ceramic tiles are less dense than porcelain and are more likely to chip or break once installed.

Our paste and putty products will seal plumbing leaks, tanks, basement cracks, gas line leaks, oil leaks, and water leaks on porcelain and ceramic fixtures and many other items. For best results, surfaces should be cleaned and be free of rust, dirt, and oil. Rubbing alcohol can be used to remove most contaminants.

Most of our products are structured to set up an extremely tight barrier against chemical offgassing through a unique process of molecular bonding. Independent tests have shown that even Safecoat Zero VOC paint reduces formaldehyde transmission by 90%. Moreover, all AFM products are formulated to cause the least amount of offgassing possible.

Cake Batter, Cinnamon Bun, Cookie Dough, and Oatmeal Cookie Batter ice creams contain gluten. In addition, any candies that have a flour component to them also contain gluten. Although we take precautions by cleaning the mixing stone often, we cannot guarantee that residual products containing gluten will not accidentally be mixed into your ice cream. A complete list of products containing gluten can be found here. No, we do not offer any sugar-free products.

Castia Stone is primarily sold through distributors and sales representatives. If there is not a distributor in your area please contact Castia Stone.

Artistic stone is stone. It is made from Portland cement, natural aggregates and pigmentation. Once installed it is virtually impossible to distinguish it from natural stone. No synthetic foams, resins or plastics are used.

We do! We are the manufacturer. For 17 years our molds have been created on the premises with great care and dedication. This ensures the highest quality veneer stone in the industry.

Bring a picnic blanket and warm sweaters, and we'll watch them for you while you're out on the course. The picnic blanket is for solving on the grass at the start (there are no tables or benches at the starting location) - and for enjoying the party. The sweaters are because, no matter how sunny the day, Golden Gate Park can get cold and foggy in the late afternoon. You should wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring something to drink.

Answer: No, sealing natural stone is something a homeowner can easily do. The product is a liquid that is applied to a clean, dry countertop with a soft cloth. After the sealer is generously applied to the surface, the excess is removed with a dry cloth, and the countertops should be allowed to dry. Check the back of the sealer to determine when the countertops will be ready for normal use. Drying times can vary between 24-72 hours.

Natural stone is a product of Mother Nature. The material is unique with its innate variations in shade and characteristics. No two installations will ever look the same. Man-made products such as ceramic and porcelain tiles tend to be repetitive in appearance giving you the 'cookie cutter look'.

Yes. Artistic Stone Products Stone has been tested and approved by Underwriters laboratories, and shown to have zero flame spread, zero fuel contributed and zero smoke developed. Always refer to local building codes.

For more than 125 years, the ADA has promoted safety and effectiveness of dental products as part of its mission to advance oral health. As early as 1866, an ADA committee prepared a statement on dentifrices (toothpaste) that questioned whether the extravagant claims made on behalf of patent tooth powders and other dental nostrums of the time were just “an imposition on the public”.