Care of Mermerit (Cultured Marble) Sinks and Countertops
The lifespan of a mermerit sink depends on the thin gelcoat layer on its surface. We cover daily cleaning, limescale and yellowing, hairline cracks, restoring shine, and how to decide between repair and replacement.
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Marble-look porcelain tile resembles marble but is not maintained like marble. We cover marks on polished porcelain, grout dirt, how acidic products affect grout, why honing isn't possible, and the right routine.
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Care of Microcement and Micro-Concrete Surfaces
Microcement is a coating only a few millimeters thick, and what really protects it is the topcoat of varnish. We cover the first month of curing, daily cleaning, scratches and stains, maintenance polish, renewal, and the limits of repair.
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Why Do Quartz Countertops Crack and Yellow? The Effects of Heat and Sunlight
The weak point of a quartz composite countertop is not the quartz but the resin inside it. We explain thermal shock cracks, the risks around the cooktop and oven, yellowing from sunlight, whether damage can be repaired, and how to prevent it.
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Sintered and porcelain slab surfaces resist stains and heat, but their edges are sensitive to impact and they cannot be honed like stone. We cover daily care, stains and limescale, the limits of repair, and where stone products fit in.
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Cimstone or Granite? A Comparison for Heavily Used Kitchens
A café counter, an office tea point and a busy family kitchen all ask the same question differently. We compared quartz composite and granite scenario by scenario in terms of heat, stains, scratches, repair and how they look ten years on.
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What Is Çimstone? Structure, Use and Care of Quartz Surfaces
Çimstone is a brand name, but most people use it for all quartz composite countertops. We explain how quartz and resin behave together, sensitivity to heat and sunlight, cleaning products, and how care differs from natural stone.
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