NATURAL STONES' CHARACTERISTICS...
MINERAL COMPOSITION
&
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

GEOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Minerals-Stone Components
The Three Major Groups
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
HARDNESS / DENSITY
ABRASIVE HARDNESS

POROSITY / PERMEABILITY / ABSORPTION
Igneous Stones
Metamorphic Stones
Sedimentary Stones

DURABILITY
Quality

WEATHERING
Mechanical Processes
Chemical Processes
Rates of Weathering

VEINING & COLOR

STONE TYPES & GENERAL GUIDE

STONE CARE GUIDELINES

STONE CARE GUIDE
Do's & Don'ts
Preventive Maintenance
Ongoing Maintenance

THE CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING
Masonry Versus Synthetic Materials
Common Characteristics
The Soiling Process
Product Formulation

THE pH FACTOR
pH Chemical Reactions

STONE IN THE BATHROOM
Structurally Different
Unique Maintenance Challenges
Preventive Measures

PREVENTIVE SHOWER MAINTENANCE
Hard Water
Repeated Wet / Dry Cycles
Soaps & Shampoos
Cleaning Products
Seal The Shower
Water Conditioners

STAINS & STAIN REMOVAL
Identifying The Stain
Color Clues To Stain Identification
Stain Removal
Stain Removal Guide
Stain Protection

STONE TREATMENTS
A Matter Of Definition
Stone Treatments
Moisture Vapor Transmission
Selecting The Proper Treatment
Common Concerns

THE STONE CARE CYCLE
Preservation
Maintenance
Restoration

STONE MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS
Stone Care Products
Stone Care International
Cleaners    Polishes     Stain Removers    Sealers

WATER CONDITIONERS
A Simple Solution To A Hard Problem
CareFree Water Conditioner
Observe The Difference
Consider The Benefits
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