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Choosing the Right Floor Finish
- June 15, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Concrete, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
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With so many different types of floor finishes available on the market today, it can be difficult for a facility manager to know what type of floor finishes are best for their specific situation. Choosing the best floor finish is mostly dependent on the type of flooring material, foot/wheel traffic in the area and how
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Knowing the Facts on Different Countertop Materials
- March 22, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Natural stone countertops have become increasingly popular over the years due to their elegance and durability. Although marble and granite are by far the most popular, quartzite (natural stone) and quartz (man-made material) have been increasing in popularity. Since each type of countertop material is made up of different minerals, each type also has different
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What Causes Crystalline Fractures in Marble?
- February 2, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Marble has become a very popular type of stone inside the home due to its natural beauty. While marble can be a great option for floors and countertops, it is important to understand the risks involved with having a “softer” stone like marble. Unlike granite, marble is a “soft” stone that is much more susceptible
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New Year’s Resolution Discount – 10% Off Hard Surface Maintenance
- December 30, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance
Whether its joining a gym, eating healthier or learning a new language, having a New Year’s Resolution is a good way to start out 2016 on the right foot. Here at GK’s Custom Polishing, Inc., we want our customers to make cleaning their hard surfaces their New Year’s Resolution. This is why we are currently
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Do’s and Don’ts for Marble/Granite
- October 27, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
While natural stone floors and countertops are beautiful, keeping them that way requires a little bit of care on your part. Marble and granite have unique properties that require specific cleaning procedures in order to maintain these surfaces. To clear up any misconceptions about caring for your natural stone surfaces, we have a few “do’s
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Removing Stains from Natural Stone
- June 1, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Stains on natural stone surfaces are a very common cause of concern among our Cleveland customers. Depending on the type of stone, it can be very difficult to properly remove a stain if it is not treated promptly and with the correct chemicals. The more porous the stone, the more susceptible they are to staining
