Get Rid of Dullness/Loss of Shine on Marble Surfaces

When installed, your marble looks beautiful and shiny, feels smooth and gives a heavenly feeling. But gradually, it starts showing scratches, stains and dullness. What was once the center of attraction of your home, becomes an eye sore. Time and again, professionals dealing with stone repair and restoration insist on timely repair and maintenance of marble which are installed with so much care and love. Particularly where certain parts of your house such as kitchen or bathroom are concerned, which show wear at a faster rate, restoration and sealing as and often you feel fit must be done. Stone restoration is generally needed once every few years though in case of high-traffic areas, some type of professional service is needed once every year.

Dullness is a common problem that marbles encounter with time. Actually, marble contains natural crystals which reflect light and provides shine on the stone surface. When these natural crystals break or become dull, light cannot be reflected evenly.  Dullness of polished marble stone is mainly attributed to heavy foot traffic along with sediments and grit which cause more damage. Marble is also highly affected by acidic substances such as food particles, fruit juices, and alcohol and gets easily stained unless properly sealed.

Often people assume that marble, after installation, doesn't require any care or maintenance. Either its cleanliness is ignored or wrong methods or chemicals are used for cleaning it. Due to ignorance about stone care, gradually the stone crystals get damaged and prevent uniform reflection of light, thereby giving a dull look. The best way to restore shine to the marble is to sharpen the crystals of the stone. This can be done by honing and polishing with the help of diamond abrasives.

Another grave problem associated with marble is etching which also makes the surface dull. When acidic food or drink comes in contact with the marble, it gets burnt or etched. White spots, spray marks and rings appear on the surface and is very hard to remove if immediate action is not taken. An etch mark is not stain and therefore sealing cannot prevent etching. To prevent your surface from etching and turning dull, make sure the stone does not come in contact with the reactive substances.

Yet another issue is dullness! It’s the most common problem associated with natural stones such as marble, granite and travertine. Whatever may be the source of it, dullness can make your stone damaged forever. The Marble Man, Australia’s finest natural stone restoration company, specializes in stone maintenance and restoration works. For any matter related to natural stone restoration or marble floor restoration in Sydney, call their experts right now: 1300 627 626.