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Call (905) 270-2959Stone care glossary · Stone types
Porcelain is a dense, fired ceramic tile or slab. It isn't natural stone, but it's often restored alongside it.
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Definition
It's made to look like marble or concrete, in polished, matte, or textured finishes. Damage is usually chips, uneven edges, or grout, rather than etching.
Why it matters
Homes often mix porcelain and natural stone. Knowing which is which keeps the wrong products off each.
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Next steps
Stone problem
Chipped edges, broken corners, and hairline cracks filled with colour-matched epoxy, levelled, and polished to blend in.
Stone problem
Tiles set at different heights, ground flat so the floor feels smooth underfoot and reflects light evenly.
Service
Fill and refinish chips, cracks, and scratches.
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Grind uneven tile floors flat and level.
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Engineered quartz is a man-made surface of crushed quartz bound with resin.
Grout, tile & installationLippage is when one tile or stone edge sits higher than the one next to it.
Restoration processRestoration vs replacement is the choice between repairing the stone you have and putting in new stone.
FAQ
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Send us a photo. We'll tell you whether it's etching, a stain, wear, or something structural, and quote the repair.
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