Ensure lasting beauty for years to come.

Small’s tile and stone products will look fabulous for many years with just a little effort. The proper cleaning and sealing of your tile and stone is very easy to do, and will ensure our product looks as good the day it was installed for many years to come.
At Small’s Tile we carry the complete line of Stonetech products. These stone and tile maintenance products are manufactured by Dupont and rated as the highest quality for performance and durability in the tile & stone industry.

Once you have made the decision to purchase tile or stone it is important to understand the maintenance requirements of your unique product.

Sealers & Cleaners

Stone:

The best way to prevent stains on stone is to treat it with a Stonetech professional protective sealer. Natural Stone can be very porous. Sealers fill in natural pores and repel spills on the surface giving you time to wipe them away before they have a chance to penetrate your stone. Just a few ounces of sealer can protect your stone for years to come. Some sealers can enhance [darken] your stone while others retain stones natural hue. Different stones require different grades of sealer depending on your application and what you want you’re stone to look like. All the products required for sealing your stone are available and in stock at Small’s Tile and specific instruction is always available.

Once you’re stone is sealed, cleaning and regular maintenance is easy. Natural stone requires cleaning products that are specifically made for its unique mineral composition. For every day cleaning a gentle, ph neutral formula cleaner will remove soils and reinforce the original protective seal. General household cleaners are never recommended as they break down the sealer removing its protective properties and making the stone susceptible to stains. Some general gleaners will even etch and discolor the stone. All cleaners and maintenance products in easy to use sprays and concentrates are available at Small’s Tile.

Tile:

Ceramic and porcelain tile is nearly impervious to liquid. Grout, on the other is generally cement based, very porous and should be sealed. Penetrating sealers manufactured by Stonetech and available at Small’s Tile will work best to protect grout joints against water and oil based stains. Again, all sealed grout should be cleaned with ph neutral cleaners to preserve the protection of the sealer.

Small’s Tile also carries a complete line of Heavy Duty job specific cleaners and restoration products for Tile and Stone. Care should be taken with the application of these acid based products and should only be done with instructions from the sales staff at Small’s Tile.

Some important points:

  • Always use Stonetech sealers to protect your tile and stone.
  • Clean up spills immediately to minimize damage to your stone and tile
  • Clean your stone and tile with Stonetech cleaners
  • Do not use such as bleach or general purpose cleaners.
  • Use coasters under glasses and mats under pots to protect the stone surface from stains and scratches.
  • Call Smalls Tile for assistance with any Stonetech product.

Using proper care and maintenance products will keep your tile and stone looking beautiful for a lifetime. Please visit the Stonetech website at www.stonetechpro.com to view the entire product line with demos or call or visit Small’s Tile for advise on any tile and stone maintenance or cleaning solutions.