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.

Is My Stone Really Stained?

We have received many calls regarding “staining,” and in some cases the issue is not a stain at all. Here are some examples of stone problems that look like stains but are not actually stains.

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Is My Countertop Quartzite or Marble?

Quartzite will not etch or scratch. If you have quartzite that is etched and scratched, it may actually be marble. This article explains the difference so that you can tell what countertop material you truly have.

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Graffiti Removal

Removing graffiti on stone, tile, brick, or masonry? Put the pressure washer away. It can be problematic and/or ineffective. Read this article for guidance.

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