Owner Manual

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Benefits of Natural Stone
Beautiful
Durable
Proven Sanitary
Affordable
Sustainable
Natural
Unique
Long Life Cycle
Easy Care
Get to Know Your Stone
The first step in proper stone care and maintenance
is to understand your stone’s geological classification
and composition. This information will help you
to identify what cleaning products to use and how
best to care for your natural stone.
Natural stone is categorized into three basic geo-
logical classifications by their respective formation
processes: Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous.
Additionally, stones in each category can be either
Calcareous or Siliceous.
Calcareous stone is composed mainly of calcium
carbonate, a chemical compound commonly
found in natural stone, shells and pearls. Calcium
Carbonate is sensitive to acidic solutions so mild,
non-acidic cleaners are recommended.
Siliceous stone, as the term implies, is one com-
posed primarily of silicates, such as quartz, feldspar,
mica, etc. As such, a siliceous stone is generally
resistant to most acids found in kitchen settings,
although acidic cleaners are still not recommended,
as these stones may contain trace levels of miner-
als that are acid sensitive.
The following chart will be a helpful guide:
Sedimentary Metamorphic Igneous
Calcareous
Limestone
Marble
Travertine
Serpentine
Onyx
Siliceous
Slate
Sandstone Quartzite Granite
Soapstone
Consult your
stone supplier for
cleaning product
recommendations
best suited for
your natural stone.