Designers are more frequently being asked to identify green building materials, but do not always have the needed information. Using the life-cycle data, material fact sheets describing several stone types are being generated to provide useful information in this selection process, among other information. The one-page (double-sided) documents will summarize the current market for stone,…
DetailsAt Accent Surfaces we are asked all sorts of questions about granite and one of the most popular questions is where does it come form? Because there are some many places it can be hard to remember them all. The number one place is Brazil. They have some seriously good quarries. Take a look at…
DetailsAccent Surfaces does all we can to be ECO-friendly and the products we use are very ECO-friendly and the practices we use in fabricating are some of the top practices available. Here is a case study about the use of the materials we use in “Building Green”- Natural stone has many innate attributes that make…
DetailsIdentifying the type of stain on the stone surface is the key to removing it. Stains can be oil based, organic, metallic, biological, ink based, paint based, acid based. If you don’t know what caused the stain, consider likely staining agents that may have been present. Here are some questions you consider: Where is the…
DetailsTo get the longest life and preserve the beauty of your natural stone, follow these simple tips: Coasters: Use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices. Trivets: While many stones can withstand heat, the use of trivets or mats is recommended. Dust Mopping: Dust mop interior floors frequently using a clean…
DetailsThe 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 geological classifications by their respective formation processes: Sedimentary, Metamorphic…
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Accent Surfaces, A Fetzer Company is going green in every capacity. Whether in our shops, offices, or just as proud part of our community you will see Accent Surfaces hard at work implementing the following environmentally beneficial procedures: Remnant Recycle Programs *Large remnants and countertops are donated to Habitat for Humanity. *Others are liquidated to…
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Accent Surfaces a Nevada Counter top company believes in help the community in which we live in. Employees and volunteers from Accent Surfaces, including President Larry Hamilton, recently joined more than 4,000 walkers at This is the Place Heritage Park in Reno, Nevada for the 3rd Annual Nevada Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Walkers raised…
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