Choose the right glue
Mitre glueing
Products for bonding miter joints (45°) and coupling seams. Canned glue: Glue and hardener can be mixed manually and colored with our color pigments. Sample video Gluing in cartridge: Fast processing, immediately in the rig…
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The right glue for installation work
For assembly and installation work, choosing the right adhesive is essential for a strong, durable and clean finish. The AKENOVA® adhesive range offers professional quality for a wide variety of applications. Each product has its own stre…
Maintenance of countertops
Natural stone countertops
Natural stone is beautiful, durable and unique. Although there are differences between stone types, the basic principle for any natural-stone countertop relies on the same four steps. 1. Daily cleaning Use a pH-neutral cleaner suitable…
Mainenance of floors
Natural stone floors
Maintenance of countertops
Quartz composite worktops
Composite stone (also: quartz, engineered stone, or quartz composite) is an exceptionally low-maintenance material. It consists of natural minerals mixed with resins and pigments, making it very hard, scratch-resistant, and non-porous. Howeve…
Maintenance of countertops
Ceramic/Dekton countertops
Ceramic and ultracompact materials (such as Dekton) are exceptionally scratch-, heat- and stain-resistant. They are among the most low-maintenance countertops on the market. However, proper care is still important to keep the surface clean, h…
Maintenance of countertops
Concrete and stucco worktops
Concrete and decorative plaster countertops (such as microtopping, mortex, tadelakt variants…) are popular for their natural appearance and unique, handcrafted look. Although they are generally resistant to acids, they remain porous an…
How to seal
How to apply sealer correctly?
Choose the right silicone
Everything you need to know about sealants
Can all sealants be safely used on natural stone? No. Most standard sealants contain plasticizers that, even after full curing, can penetrate into the pores of the natural stone. This causes the well-known edge zone discoloration (dark staini…
All about stone restoration
General Guide
Advice: Restoring & Repairing Natural Stone Natural stone is a choice for life. The material is robust, timeless, and often gains a beautiful patina over the years. But accidents happen. A heavy pan falling, a bump against a threshold, or…
All about stone restoration
Belgian Bluestone Restoration
All about stone restoration
Damage to your worktop?
All about stone restoration
Restoring Marble and Limestone
Choose the right glue
Find the right degreaser for your application
Find the right cleaner for your application: 1. Preparation before gluing: AKEMI Cleaner I (for making the surfaces to be bonded clean and free of grease) 2. To remove: Glue residue: &…
First aid for stains
First Aid for Stains: The Akemi Stain Guide
Choose the right glue
Epoxy, polyester, epoxy acrylate or PU
1. Polyester: The fast filler for indoor use Polyester (often in solid 'knife-grade' or liquid form) is the traditional choice for the stonemason. It hardens very quickly and can be finished perfectly smooth. Application: Filling holes (e.g…
Mainenance of floors
Terracotta flooring
How to maintain terracotta floors? Terracotta tiles are created by firing clay unglazed at very high temperatures (approx. 1100°C). Like natural stone, terracotta tiles are a durable product that will stand the test of …