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Call (905) 270-2959Stone care glossary · Damage & diagnosis
A stain is colour that has soaked into stone from oil, rust, dye, or organic matter.
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Definition
It sits below the surface. Each type needs its own treatment, and the wrong one can set the stain deeper or lighten the stone around it.
Why it matters
Stains are often mistaken for etching, but polishing won't remove them. They have to be drawn out.
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Next steps
Stone problem
Oil, wine, rust, and other stains soaked into stone. We identify the stain first so the treatment doesn't do more damage.
Stone problem
Stone dulled by ground-in dirt, soap film, and old coatings, deep cleaned so polishing and sealing can do their job.
Service
Lift oil, rust, wine, and organic stains out of stone.
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Sealers that slow staining on stone and grout.
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A poultice is a paste that draws a stain out of stone.
Damage & diagnosisStain vs etch means working out whether a mark on stone is colour soaked in or damage to the surface.
Sealing & protectionAn impregnating sealer soaks into stone so it absorbs less, without leaving a film on top.
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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