Abacus Catalogue 2014

Advice On Natural Stone Products Colour Stone tiles are manufactured from natural materials so it is normal to experience colour variations within each pallet of material. This is part of the beauty of natural stone.

Should you wish to enhance the colour of your stone then it should be sealed with stonefix colour enhancing sealer which greatly accentuates the colour of the stone.

Sealing Natural stone tiles require sealing to protect them from staining. It is recommended that this be done twice - once prior to grouting and once after grouting.

Fixing Stone tiles and large porcelain tiles can be quite heavy. We recommend that they are fixed onto a suitable substrate. The strength of the substrate should be checked prior to installation. For floors we recommend a minimum of 15mm plywood or 10mm Elements Board. For walls we recommend a minimum of 12mm Elements Board.

Maintenance The maintenance of natural stone depends greatly on the amount of use the tile has. For instance a highly trafficked floor or the walls in a shower cubicle will obviously require the most maintenance.

As a guideline we would recommend that once the floor has been properly sealed, regular cleaning be carried out with Stonefix Maintenance Liquid. It is recommended that once every 4 years (dependant on use) the floor be cleaned with heavy duty Grime Remover and re-sealed. A good tip is to always keep a few spare tiles should you ever need to replace one in the future.