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Is American diamond a natural stone?
Yes, diamonds found in America are natural stones.
Is stone raw material or natural resource?
Stone is both a raw material and a natural resource. Since it comes from the Earth and is not manufactured, it is a natural resource. Since it is used to make products, it is a raw material.
How can you test a big natural white diamond stone?
Your answer depends on what property interests you: clarity or carat weight, or whether or not your 'big natural...stone' is a diamond. A local jeweler can help you understand the stone that you take in to be tested.
Is it OK to clean natural stone floors with steam cleaner?
You can't clean wood floors with a steam cleaner, but natural stone floors should not be harmed by this method. Vinegar and water is the best way to clean stone floors.
How do you remove nailpolish from natural stone?
Use a toothbrush to scrub with acetone or nail-polish remover. Neither will harm natural stone. (Do not use on formica, laminate, or synthetic marble)
Travertine for a shower?
You can definitely use it but you have to make sure that you seal it regularly or you could have problems with soap scum and mold. Also I would recommend that you go with a honed finish for the shower wall as it will make it easier to clean. Don't use natural stone if the room is already prone to mold.
What is honed marble?
Honed marble is a more natural looking marble without the polished, mirror like finish. It is more porous than polished marble and is therefore not recommended for use in areas where staining may occur. Sealant companies may claim to be able to seal honed marble, but from what we have been able to discover, sealants only work for a temporary period.
What is flamed granite?
Flamed is a type of finish or treatment. Compared to honed, flamed tends to have more texture and the finish is not shiny. It has a more matte finish and is common in industrial design.
What does honed mean?
The process of removing a relatively small amount of material from a cylindrical surface by means of abrasive stones to obtain a desired finish or extremely close dimensional tolerance.
Is stone natural?
Yes, stone is a natural substance, not man-made.
Can travertine be installed on a height traffic floor?
Yes, only if it meets certain qualifications: The travertine must be filled, and be high commercial grade quiality. (Basically from a quality quarry, without major defects/cracks, which most travertine is) Finish to be honed, or polished. Depending on what location in the world you are installing it, and if it is in a public area, you are liable for slip resistance. Meaning it must meet local building codes and regulations. Generally R9 slip rating is acceptable, and easily achievable by having a honed finish. Check with your local council, and manufacturer. All natural stones should be sealed with a special marble guard to prevent staining, etc. Again, check with your manufacturer. Generally over time a honed finish will appear dirtier because it has micro pores. A polished finish just needs refinishing ever so often, but is more slippery - check with your manufacturer for care instrucitons.
What is a natural finish guitar?
The natural finish of a wood, such as maple,mahogany,rosewood,just no paint or stickers.
Is stone manmade?
No. Stone is natural. We mine certain types of rock for natural resources.
What type of brake cylinders can be honed?
ONLY cast-iron brake cylinders can be honed!
Finish the saying of a rolling stone gathers no?
moss
Concrete or natural stone?
Natural stone is often used for decorative purposes, where as concrete is used to serve a purpose.
Natural Stone Flooring Installation?
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