Use and Care Guide

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Cal Flame Care and Maintenance Guide
LTR50001132, Rev. B
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DO’s and DON’Ts of Tile Care
Do test scouring pads in a small area rst.•
Do use a silicone sealer on grout joints if continuous staining is a •
problem.
Do read and follow label directions for all cleaners.•
Do keep this information and refer to it when necessary.•
Do not combine ammonia and household bleaches.•
Do not use harsh cleaning agents (such as steel wool pads) which •
can scratch or damage the surface of your tile.
Do not place sharp object on tile surface.•
Never use wax to clean tile surface.•
Care
Protect against chipping by using a cutting board. •
Protect against scratches, especially on natural stone tiles. •
Avoid hard blows that can chip the tile. •
Standing water or other liquids can deteriorate tile and grout, and •
should always be removed.
Tile
Don’t use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft •
cleansers.
Don’t mix bleach and ammonia; this combination creates a toxic •
and lethal gas.
Scratches and Chips
Small scratches are visible because they are lighter in color than the
surrounding areas. Making them darker will hide them. On dark stones,
we have had success using permanent black magic markers. Do not
use them on lighter stones. Apply the marker to the scratch, let it dry,
and then rub it off the surrounding area.
Both marble and granite may chip when subjected to a sudden impact.
If you have a large chip, try to nd the loose pieces. They can often be
epoxied back into place. The chip can also be lled with colored epoxy
to match the surrounding stone. Repairing this kind of damage should
be left to other knowledgeable professionals.