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Call (905) 270-2959Stone care glossary · Grout, tile & installation
Efflorescence is a white, powdery salt deposit left when water moves through stone, masonry, or grout.
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Definition
Water carries salts to the surface and leaves them behind as it dries. Finding the cause means checking what's underneath, the drainage, and the sealing.
Why it matters
If it keeps coming back, water is moving somewhere you can't see. Catching it early keeps the repair smaller.
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Related terms
Grout is the material that fills the joints between tiles.
Grout, tile & installationSilicone caulk is a flexible sealant for joints where tile or stone meets another surface.
Damage & diagnosisSpalling is when the surface or edges of stone flake, chip, or break away.
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