Matte & Faux Finish Maintenance
Posted by Flitz International on 21st Jun 2022
For almost forever folks thought that shiny meant brand new
and awesome – and it did. Then around the turn of the century, the design
community began to embrace finishes that were flat or “matte” and finishes
where a new item looked deliberately aged and well-used. Think “pre-washed
jeans.” It’s sort of like that.Matte finishes and Faux / Living finishes are now big
business across a broad spectrum of industries. Motorcycle and auto
manufac...
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Protecting Your Granite Countertop Investment
Posted by Flitz International on 10th Jun 2022
Countertops are a big industry, topping $80 billion worldwide annually. Natural stone, like granite, is still the (you’ll excuse
the expression) biggest slice of that huge number. Anyone who’s had a granite
countertop installed knows they don’t come cheap, but considering their
durability and looks they’re an excellent investment, provided you keep them
properly maintained.Risky BusinessWhile some granite countertops come with a limited...
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How To Remove Tarnish from Brass, Copper, Bronze and Keep It Off
Posted by Flitz International on 24th May 2022
What’s the problem?The problem is oxygen. It interacts with almost everything
and when it interacts with metals like brass, copper and bronze, the result is
the nasty green oxide that artists generously describe as “patina”. There are
times when a patina is a nice aesthetic touch, but for those cases where that
nasty green buildup is unwanted or unwelcome, then it’s Flitz to the rescue!
But… be warned, it’s a multi-step process! the TarnishT...
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