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Chapter 6 Natural Stone Installations

Protection and Maintenance of Natural Stone Floors ...........................................................................................................154

Maintaining Polished Stone Countertops and Bars.............................................................................................................. 157

Maintaining Polished Stone Walls and Base Molding............................................................................................................ 157

Stone in Wet Areas...........................................................................................................................................................158

Stain Removal from Natural Stones....................................................................................................................................160

Stains on Natural Stone....................................................................................................................................................162

Scratches or Dull Traffic Areas in Natural Stone Tile Floors...................................................................................................164

Etched or Dull Areas in Polished Marble Surfaces................................................................................................................165

Cracked Natural Stone Tiles..............................................................................................................................................166

Lippage or Uneven Natural Stone Tiles............................................................................................................................... 167

Mesh-Backed Stone and Tile White Paper...........................................................................................................................168

Repairing Holes on Installed Travertine Tiles....................................................................................................................... 170

Six-Sided Sealing: Its Role in a Water Management System and for Natural Stone and Tile.......................................................171

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