Articles
Articles and technical guides
Real job-site problems and practical solutions, written by people who have been making surface treatments for more than fifty years. For architects, designers, installers and stone fabricators.
For architects and designersStains and etching on marble and stone: a job-site guide for architectsHow to recognise stains, etching and dulling on marble, granite and engineered stone, which questions to ask on site and which products to use for restoration and prevention.6 min read
For architects and designers · Guide no. 2Floors and stairs: why the treatment should be planned before installationWhen to treat stone floors and stairs, what happens if you treat at the end of the job, and how to avoid absorbed grout and acid cleaning.5 min read
For architects and designers · Guide no. 3Damp stains on marble and granite after installation: causes and preventionWhy damp stains appear on marble and granite floors and stairs, the mistake of laying on a cement bed, and how to prevent them with D-DAMP.5 min read
For tilers and installersCleaning adhesives and grout: the method for installersHow to make cleaning grout and adhesives on stone, terracotta and porcelain stoneware faster and more reliable, by applying the right treatment before grouting.4 min read
For architects and designers · Guide no. 4Porcelain stoneware and ceramics: the 5 most common problems and how to solve themSite dirt, packaging marks, shade variations, slipperiness and blackened grout joints: the typical problems with porcelain stoneware and ceramics, and their solutions.6 min read