Tips & Articles

Tips & Articles / Elite Stone and Tile Care / Orlando / Daytona

To minimize damage and extend the life of your countertops, walls, floors, and other surfaces, it’s important to have the information you need to take proper care of your natural stone, tile and grout, quartz, solid surfaces, and terrazzo.

These tips and articles address many common concerns about day-to-day maintenance, as well as not-so-common problems. We regularly add new content, so please visit often, because you might find some very valuable new information.

Pressure Washing Caution

Before pressure washing stone or masonry surfaces, read this article to learn about potential problems that could result in serious damage.

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Shower Pan Moisture Buildup

Is the stone around your shower drain darker than the surrounding stone? The cause may be clogged weep holes. The solution may be an easy DIY procedure.

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Damaged Dimension Stone Panels

This article explains which dimension stone panel problems can be resolved by your stone restoration technician, and which problems require replacement.

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Soft Water Can Damage Marble

You’ve likely heard of hard water damage on natural stone, but did you know that soft water can also damage it? Learn how to protect susceptible stone.

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A Natural Stone Stain Remover

Natural stone, concrete, terrazzo, and certain tiles, as well as the grout lines in between tile, can become stained. Many stains can be removed using acetone.

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