IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CLAY AND PORCELAIN TILE
Clay / Porcelain Tabletop
About Clay / Porcelain Tile
Care and Maintenance
Clay / Porcelain Tile is a material that is compressed and heated at high temperatures.
Though the material is stain resistant, the grout is porous and could stain. Your tabletop
has been sealed and protected with a specially formulated, high quality sealer to
minimize staining.
The tabletop can retain heat depending on the outside temperature. In sunny hot weather
conditions, care should be exercised when touching the tabletop.
Your tabletop is protected with our specially formulated factory sealer that offers a high
level of protection from all stains and acidic liquids and should not break down over
time or with normal outdoor use.
The tabletop should not require frequent reapplication of sealer to maintain its durability
and the sealer can be easily repaired if it becomes scratched or damaged. However,
should you choose to seal your tabletop, you should use only the sealer that was applied
to your tabletop during its factory production.
Chemical formulations of sealer products vary and could be incompatible with the sealer
that was originally used on your tabletop. Using any sealer other than our factory sealer
might produce undesirable results and will void any applicable warranty. Before you
reseal your tabletop or to obtain our factory sealer, please visit our website at www.agio-
usa.com/claycare or www.agio-usa.com/porcelaincare or call our Customer Service
Center in the US and Canada at 1-888-383-1932.
Cleaning
Spills
Recommendations
Clay and porcelain are virtually maintenance free. Just keep the table clean with mild
soap and water to keep mold & mildew from forming. Simply use clean water and mild
dish soap. Clean the tabletop with a soft, clean, white cloth or sponge.
Never use scouring creams, abrasive cleansers, acids, or petroleum based products.
Rinse with plenty of clean water to remove soap residue. Dry thoroughly after cleaning
to prevent buildup of any residue from minerals that might be present in your water,
even with softened water.
Accidental spills should be cleaned immediately even though your tabletop is sealed.
Wipe spills with a clean, soft white cloth. Rinse with clean, warm water and dry
thoroughly. The special factory sealer forms a protective barrier that will minimize
potential damage to the tabletop by allowing more clean-up time for accidental spills.
To help protect the sealer, use coasters and placemats when dining. Coasters will help
absorb sweating by beverage containers and prevent hot containers such as mugs from
leaving rings. Placemats will catch spills and prevent dishes from scratching the sealer if
dragged across the tabletop. Use trivets or hot pads between dishes and the tabletop to
minimize rapid heat transfer. The tabletop can rapidly draw heat from a hot dish and
potentially crack the dish. Cover your dining set with an outdoor furniture cover when
not in use.
For additional and more detailed information on clay / porcelain tabletop care, sealing
the tabletop or to repair damages, visit our website at www.agio-usa.com/claycare or
www.agio-usa.com/porcelaincare or call our Customer Service Center in the US and
Canada at 1-888-383-1932.
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