Get the Natural Gloss Back to Your Tired Looking Marble and Other Stone Surfaces

The Marble Man polishes, seals and repairs all stone surfaces. 

There is not much point having beautiful marble or other stone surfaces if they don’t look great.  Here’s what one of our valued customer writes, “Well I have marble kitchen benches that are 5 years old and I’ve just had them re-honed and polished, so let me tell you what you need to know.” She is from DIY Decorator. She further wrote, “I called The Marble Man in Brisbane to re-hone and polish my marble kitchen benches.  Here’s what they did….” She was pretty happy about the outcome that she put the Before & After pictures of her stylish kitchen in her blog article.

The most common maintenance required to stone is to have the surface polished occasionally to bring the natural gloss back to the surface. Polishing of marble and stone floors and benchtops can make the difference between a dull tied bathroom or floor and a brand new looking stone surface.

At The Marble Man, we use several different polishing techniques to produce amazing results to tired looking marble and stone surfaces. Does your marble or Stone look Dull, Worn, Stained or Scratched? Need it polished and looking like new again? YES

The Marble Man provides 5-Star service on Polishing Marble and Stone Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms.

Marble Polishing Guarantee

We offer an 8 point guarantee to showcase our quality and level of service.

Marble and Stone Polishing

Our technical stone restoration team extends a huge range of polishing systems to produce many different finishes depending on your requirements.

Kitchens and Vanity Benchtops

Marble or Stone benchtop Polishing

Marble or Stone Benchtop Honing

Floor tiles

Marble or Stone Floor Polishing

Marble or Stone Floor Honing

Bathrooms

Marble or Stone Shower Polishing

Marble or Stone Wall Polishing

Marble or Stone Vanity Polishing

The Marble Man operates in Gold Coast|Brisbane|Sunshine Coast|Byron Bay |Sydney| Canberra| Newcastle|Central Coast. Our customers recommend us as Australia's Number One Marble, and Stone Restoration Specialists.

Stone Care

It is a common misconception that natural stone surfaces are pretty easy to maintain as they are strong materials, but the real thing is that even though stones are robust and highly resistant, they require regular maintenance. Most natural stones are porous like our skin and this makes them vulnerable too. The maintenance needs are professional cleaning, sealing and polishing. And after professional restoration, your stone surfaces will look fresh and new for six months to one year by protecting against moisture and harmful spills.  

The Marble Man has a team of experienced technicians who receive hands on, practical training on stone care processes and are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology.

Call us on 1300 627 626 to arrange an obligation free stone restoration quote, or even better email us some photos of the Marble/Stone surface so we can advise of the results we can achieve.

Know Your Natural Stone - Commercial Care & Cleaning

Basalt Paving

The most popular igneous stones used in building construction are granite and basalt, which means that they are cooled from the magma stage of molten rock, minerals and gases. Both contain large quantities of quartz and silica, but it is the heavy metals such as iron and magnesium that give the stones their dark colour.

Granite

Granite is great stuff. It's coarse-textured rock in which individual mineral grains are easily visible. Granite is strong and extremely durable. It mainly contains the minerals potassium, feldspar and quartz with small amounts of mica. Most of the continent is made of granite.

Granite is one of the hardest, most popular building materials used in the world and is commonly used indoors for kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanities, floors and furniture. Outdoors it is used in large structures such as bridges, monuments, retaining walls and steps and in large public floor areas due to its solid character and ability to withstand deterioration. Granite is usually used as a slab rather than a tile, so its weight must be considered when choosing an application.

Polished granite is hard wearing, easily maintained, heat, chip, bacteria, fire and scratch resistant and is not affected by acidic liquids such as juice, coffee, tea and wine when treated with a good quality penetrating sealer. Granite has an ageless beauty, is longer wearing than manmade stones and will retain its colour and finish longer than other stones.

Colours are usually shades of black, grey, brown, red, pink and yellow, which are determined by the minerals trapped when the stone is forming.

Basalt

Because the magma comes out of the earth and cools very quickly, the minerals have very little opportunity to grow. Basalt is thus extrusive and very fine grained.Basalt is also known as bluestone. It was traditionally used for cobbled roads and laneways due to its durability and because water drained away from the surface efficiently allowing it to dry quickly. It was also popular due to its texture, which made it a non-slip surface. It is now commonly used in outdoor areas for paving, stairs, exterior wall cladding, ponds, landscaping, pathways and indoors for countertops, walls and floors. 

Colours are usually blue-grey, green-grey, grey and black.

Formation & Characteristics of Igneous Stones

Igneous stones are exposed to extreme heat, hence the name ‘igneous’, which comes from the Latin word ‘ignius’ meaning fire. Igneous stone is either ‘intrusive’ or ‘extrusive’. ‘Intrusive’ stone is formed underground where rock located up to 40km under the earth’s surface melts at temperatures of up to 900 Degree C and becomes magma. The magma rises and cools slowly, trapping gases and minerals, and eventually solidifying into stone that has large crystals and a coarse texture. Granite is ‘intrusive’ stone.

‘Extrusive’ stone such as Basalt develops above the earth’s surface. It is formed from lava that flows from volcanos on to the earth’s surface and into the sea, or from volcanos under the sea. The lava settles on the earth or on the ocean floor and cools. The faster cooling process, due to the lower temperature at the earth’s surface and under the ocean, encourages smaller crystals to form.

Stone Restoration Service by The Marble Man 

It is a common mistake to think that granite and basalt stones are pretty easy to maintain as they are made of strong natural stone quarried from the mountain ranges. But the real thing is that even though they have a strong surface and are highly resistant, it needs regular maintenance that includes cleaning, sealing and polishing as per the usage. These stone surfaces can be maintained to look as new for six months to one year by protecting against moisture and harmful spills.  

We have a team of experienced technicians who receive hands on, practical training on stone care processes and are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology. We provide service at: Gold Coast|Brisbane|Sunshine Coast|Byron Bay|Sydney|Canberra|Newcastle|Central Coast.

If you would like us to inspect your stone and get advice on its repair or restoration, an experienced team member will visit at a time convenient to you and provide a no obligation, FREE Quote. Call our office today on 1300 627 626 or Email us to book your onsite evaluation.

Order Your Christmas Stone Restoration & Cleaning with Discounts

It's Christmas time. 
Did you have your natural stone surfaces restored to welcome the guests?

In Australia, we have Christmas in midsummer. People celebrate their Christmas day having picnics on the beach, and surfing or spending their time playing cricket, football or other outdoor games. So Santa Claus is coming to beach but before that, he gives the reindeer a rest and uses kangaroos for his fun ride!

In place of the usual fur-lined red suit, Santa Claus rocks swim trunks and sunglasses. Santa also gets numerous letters filled with gift ideas from all the youngsters, and on Christmas night he brings gifts to all good girls and boys – the interesting thing here is that six kangaroos will be found pulling his sledge in the night sky.

Many offices have pre-Christmas lunches or parties on Christmas Eve although these events may occur as early as the 2nd week of December. People hang wreaths on their front doors and sometimes go out Christmas carol singing on Christmas eve. People also decorate their houses and gardens with Christmas Trees and Christmas lights.

Preparations for Christams starts in October or even earlier; all the shopping, renewal of home decor etc. are done well in advance. Being Australia's Number One Marble, Granite, Travertine, Stone Benchtop and Tile Restoration Specialist, The Marble Man used to have busy time these days. Because we give special discounts for Christmas, many households take this as an opportunity to repair or restore the whole marble or stone surfaces in their house.  

At The Marble Man,  we mainly do stone Polishing ( Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms), Sealing (Kitchens and vanities, Floors and Bathrooms), Repairs (Kitchen Benchtops and Floors) and Cleaning (chemical, abrasion, and heat methods are applied according to the type of the marble or natural stone surfaces).  

To help you best we recommend that you phone us to discuss your stone surface restoration job or even better email us some photos of the material so we can advise of the results we can achieve. 

Get a free stone restoration quote:

Phone: 1300 627 626.

Website: The Marble Man

7 Tips to Keep Your Natural Stone Surfaces As Good As New

If your lovely natural stone surfaces are not properly maintained, everyday wear and tear can badly affect their appealing qualities. Natural Stone is delicate and porous, so it easily absorbs spilled liquids and oils causing staining. In order to preserve the beauty of marble, granite and other natural stones and also to get the longest life, one has to be very careful and observe the following stone care and maintenance tips:

• It’s good to use coasters under all glasses, while you serve alcohol or citrus juices. Acids in our common foods and drinks can etch the natural stone surface.

• Avoid placing hot items directly on the stone surface. Even though many stones can withstand heat, make it a habit to use trivets or mats under hot dishes.

• Spills are to be removed immediately. Don’t wipe, only blot the spill with a paper towel. Flush the area with water only after the spill is completely removed. Residues from cooking oils and everyday food spills, as well as hairspray or other cosmetics are harmful to natural stone. Frequently clean interior floors with warm water and a clean, non-abrasive dry dust mop. Sand, dirt and grit do the most damage by scratching the delicate stone surface.

• Employ only neutral, pH-balanced Cleaners formulated for natural stone. Never use vinegar, lemon juice or cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tile cleaners on your precious natural stone surface.

• Use rugs at door entrances to avoid sand, dirt and grit coming in contact with stone surfaces. This simple step can save your stone floor from scratching.  

• Natural stone surfaces must be protected with a penetrating sealer to maintain their natural beauty. Sealing is a must have investment in the future longevity of your new or existing stone surfaces.

• Particular care is to be given to your natural stone in the bath or other wet areas. Hard water or soap scum can damage the sheen of stone surfaces. First ensure that the sealing is intact in the area. Remove the Soap Scum on a regular basis using a non-acidic scum remover. 

For deep stains and etch marks, we recommend professional refinishing that’ll only restore the fresh, new look and feel of your benchtops or tile floors. There is not much point having costly marble or stone surfaces if they don’t look great! For detailed information about stone maintenance, visit our Website or call us now on 1300 627 626 for a free stone restoration quote.

Keep Your Marble Floors Looking Great Like New For Decades

It is a common notion that marble flooring is pretty easy to maintain as it is made of strong natural stone quarried from the mountain ranges. But the real thing is that even though marble has a strong surface and is highly resistant, it needs regular maintenance that includes cleaning, sealing and polishing. It can be maintained to look as new for six months to one year by protecting against moisture and harmful spills.  

Marble is wear resistant, but the fact that it is a porous stone like our skin makes it vulnerable too. These tiny pores provide good room for the dirt and grime to settle on it. These pores retain the greasy materials and spreads odour also. The item spilled on the floor such as wine can seriously stain the marble floor. Professional stone cleaning is the best way to remove these stains. The Marble Man is the leading stone polishing, sealing and repairing specialist in Australia which has been doing the marble and stone restoration work for over 20 years. The stone restoration team offers marble and other natural stone maintenance services such as stone bench top maintenance, stone repair, natural stone restoration etc. at several places in the QLD & NSW region.

   

When the marble floors are initially installed, they should be treated with good quality surface sealer along with the surface finishing work. The surface finishing and sealing products will fill the pores of the floor, creating a layer of protection. According to the location of the floor, surface sealing and finishing treatment has to be carried out every six to twelve months.

Managing the stains on marble: As marble is an alkaline material, an acidic substance spills on the untreated marble surface can cause a chemical reaction leading to discoloration of the marble permanently. Fruit juices, wine, sodas, vinegar based- liquids, soaps and cleaning products are the materials which can stain the marble. Spills should be wiped off immediately with clean wet cloth or sponge. Applying sealants regularly can safe guard the marble surface, but regular maintenance is very much essential to keep it stain free and looking new.

People used to mix vinegar with water to clean the marble, but actually it damages the surface. Glass cleaner cannot be used as these products are acidic that may cause etching and dullness to the marble surface.

As marble is a hard substance, it is considered as a damage resistant floor. But actually marble is a quite soft material that can get damaged due to breakage, cracks and get chipped. Pads under the furniture legs can prevent scratch and damage to the floor. It is advisable not to pull or drag any material across the marble. Stains and gritty dirt are to be immediately removed. Cleaning, polishing and sealing should be carried out regularly. Marble floor can be maintained easily as long as it is done with right products.

You can keep your marble floors looking great like new for decades by scheduling its maintenance with quality stone restoration professionals like The Marble man. Their team will provide the best with 5 star service and effective solutions for stone bench tops maintenance, stone maintenance, stone repair, natural stone restoration etc.  

For small areas of marble floor cleaning, always use non acidic polishes, sealants and cleaners. Do not wait until the wear and tear get sets with the floor. Maintenance will then become costlier as the surface will turn uneven and hard to clean. As the proverb says ‘A stitch in time saves nine,’ do maintain the marble floors regularly. 

Visit our website today and send us some snaps of your marble floors so we can advise if it requires a face lift. You may also discuss marble and other stone restoration requirement with technicians on 1300 627 626. We're headquartered on the Gold Coast and service: SYDNEY | CANBERRA | NEWCASTLE | CENTRAL COAST | BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST, and more. 

Repair and Restoration of Marble and Stone Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms

If your marble, granite or other stone surfaces have become chipped, scratched, stained or damaged in some way, don’t worry, there are expert stone technicians who can make it alright. After repair or restoration, your stone tiles will get back the original shine and sheen. We can repair your vanity, floor tiles, benchtops, tables or any other stone surface that has become damaged and give the best possible result.

At The Marble Man we use the latest technology glues epoxies, diamond abrasives and nano treatments to repair your marble or stone floors, benchtops and bathrooms. Our technicians are located across Australia and are ready to assist. Contact us and we will be happy to give a free stone restoration quote.

We have a team of experienced stone repair and tile cleaning technicians who service:

SYDNEY | CANBERRA | NEWCASTLE | CENTRAL COAST | BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST

Call our office today on 1300 627 626 to arrange an obligation free stone restoration quote or email us to book your onsite evaluation.

Stone Repairs and Stone Restoration Services

The Marble Man team offers a huge range of repairing options to produce a fantastic repair to your stone surface so that you can enjoy it for years to come. Our stone care technicians are highly experienced and are professional craftsmen. They are regularly trained with state of the art stone restoration techniques.

The natural stone repair and restoration works we offer include but not limited to the following:

• Chipped Marble or Granite benchtops
• Cracked Marble or Granite benchtops
• Chipped floor tiles
• Granite benchtop joints
• Sink and hotplate cut-out adjustments
• Stain removal
• Scratch removal
• Grout replacement
• Silicon replacement

First, the stone surface is perfectly cleaned so the scope of the repair is fully realized. We take extra care to assess the restoration projects, and then the necessary repair is carried out using proper machines and quality products.

Why The Marble Man Stone Restorers?

Our stone technicians are well experienced in handling all types of stone restoration whether Marble, Granite, Onyx, Limestone, Slate, Travertine, Terrazzo, or any other natural stone. 

The Marble Man Company offers domestic services such as floors, walls, vanity, counters tops, table tops, bathrooms and showers etc., as well as commercial stone care services, including hotels, offices, facilities management companies, real estate companies and more.

Natural Stone Maintenance Needs and FAQs

Need not to emphasize on the elegance and beauty of natural stones. However, it’s a thing of concern that many homeowners have no clues about the care and maintenance of marble and other natural stone floors, countertops and other surfaces.

The Marble Man is the market leader in natural stone Polishing, Sealing and Repairs. We have been operating for over 20 years and as a result have professional expertise and experience working with all stone surfaces once installed. We pride ourselves on leaving a positive lasting impression on each and every client we work with. We work hard to see happy clients at the end of each day.

The Marble Man has a team of experienced technicians who service the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Northern NSW and other areas throughout Qld, NSW and Victoria. We also provide obligation free stone restoration quotes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Can my Marble floor be polished back to new again?   

Yes it absolutely can. We have several different restoration techniques that enable us to bring the stone surface back to new again.

Should I seal my granite benchtop?   

Yes absolutely. You have invested so much into installing your benchtop; sealing will add protection against oil stains and make it much easier to maintain. Our sealers will last up to 15 years if applied by us. Call now to seal your granite or marble benchtop.

The Marble Man Stone Care Services

Commercial, Industrial and Residential jobs (small and large scale) are undertaken. Our works include Buffing, Cut to Size, Grinding, Honing, Installation, Maintenance, Polishing, Sealing and Cleaning. Assurance: Registered, Warranties. 

Polishing to All Stone Surfaces

We specialise in returning marble, limestone, travertine and onyx surfaces to their beautiful glossy, reflective finish. We have been specialising in polishing for over 20 years and have a range of processes to suit your budget and expected result. Call us now for a FREE onsite Stone Care Evaluation.

Stone Cleaning and Sealing

We use the latest technology cleaners and sealers to protect your investment in your stone surfaces. We use penetrating sealers to protect against staining and dirt contamination. Our high quality sealers come with a 15 year warrantee when applied by us. We are accredited applicators of 'Dry-Treat', 'Lithofin', 'Solutions Sealers’, 'Aqua-Mix' and many more. Call now for a FREE onsite Stone Care Evaluation.

Repairs to Stone Floors and Benchtops

Benchtops - We are the best in any-size repair and use the latest UV epoxy glues to do anything from small chips in granite benchtops to full large broken tables. We are Warrantee repairers for 'Ceaser Stone', 'Essa Stone', 'Smart Stone' and 'Quantum Quartz'.

Floors - We can also do any chip and scratch repairs to stone floors. Call now for a FREE onsite Stone Care Evaluation: 1800 627 626

Stone Care Products

High Quality Products

The Marble Man uses only high quality, professional products when restoring and repairing your natural stone surfaces.

Safe and Effective Maintenance

For safe and effective maintenance we also offer a range of home products that you can purchase to keep your stone looking and feeling like ‘NEW’. Click here to view our PRODUCT List.

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Website

Visit our website today or talk to a stone care professional on 1300 627 626 for all your natural stone related queries.

The Marble Man - Where Customers Have the Last Word

Beautifully maintained natural stone surfaces in your home are the stepping stones to a stress-free life. Polishing and sealing can regain the classic beauty and luxurious look of marble counters and other stone surfaces.

Before you go for last minute Christmas face-lift to your home decor, it’s good to have a look at what our customers have to say about the stone restoration works we did for them:

Colleen Sutherland reviewed The Marble Man — 5 star

November 2, 2016 at 2:25pm · 

Prompt. Reliability. Professional. Friendly. I cannot recommend The Marble Man enough. I didn't realise how dull my stone bench tops had become. The difference was remarkable. So I got them back to clean both showers. I've had other professional tile cleaners in but they did not compare to the super clean shower recesses I have today. I'm obsessed with clean surfaces and these guys delivered in every way. Thank you so much. I am truly grateful.

The Marble Man Thanks a lot, Colleen Sutherland for taking the pain to write about the stone restoration services extended to you by The Marble Man stone restorers. We're honoured to hear such sincere words. Have a great day :) (y)

Like · Reply · 1 · Commented on by Shaun Marble · November 2 at 2:34pm

Colleen Sutherland It was refreshing to engage your people. From the admin ladies to the guys who did the job could not fault them. 

Vikki Moraitis reviewed The Marble Man — 5 star 

September 22 · 

Fantastic service and advice! The understanding and commitment to getting a positive resolution on our brand new stone kitchen benchtop was outstanding! Can't thank the staff enough! 

The Marble Man We're elated to hear this from a genuine, responsible client. Our stone restoration technicians always strive hard to exceed the expectations of customers. 

Ian Quak reviewed The Marble Man — 5 star  

August 17 Amazing natural stone care & maintenance... Will call you again.   

Alex Jess reviewed The Marble Man — 5 star 

May 21 

Good quality and services! Highly recommended services and products! 

Erica O'Grady reviewed The Marble Man — 5 star 

January 27 ·

Great job done by Craig and Craig in Sydney 

Sydney Auzzie reviewed The Marble Man — 5 star 

January 22 

Will recommend to family and friend I am VERY happy with the outcome thank you  :) 

Countertops in your kitchen pose the difference between easy cleaning and dread. Countertop material enhances the look and feel of your kitchen, and is the surface under your hands and food. 

Marble and other stone countertops are to be sealed to avoid staining. At The Marble Man, we have a huge range of sealing products to make long lasting stone surfaces. We provide repair, restoration and maintenance of marble and other natural stone surfaces at best value prices in homes, hotels and various commercial outlets across Australia. We make it a point that our team members receive hands on, practical training on stone care processes and are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology. 

If you would like us to inspect your stone and advise on its repair or restoration, an experienced team member will visit at a time convenient to you and provide a no obligation, free quote. Call our office today on 1300 627 626 or email us to book your onsite evaluation. 

Have You Prepared Your Home For Christmas Celebrations?

If you want Santa Claus and his cute reindeer visiting your home this midsummer days, you should keep minimum standard in aesthetics! And one of the factors for that is to maintain your natural stone surfaces in a better shape.

There is not much time left before our booking for stone restoration job gets filled. Check out the discounts on particular stone maintenance works.

This time Santa’s arrival will be different. In place of the usual fur-lined red suit, Santa Claus rocks swim trunks and sunglasses. Santa also gets numerous letters filled with gift ideas from all the youngsters, and on Christmas night he brings gifts to all good girls and boys – the interesting thing here is that six kangaroos will be found pulling his sledge in the night sky.

What you can do is to send us a snapshot of your stained or damaged stone surfaces, and we’ll advise you what can be done to make them shine again. You may also call us on 1300 627 626 to book a stone restoration assignment. 

We have state of the art stone repair technology and equipment to repair or restore your marble and other natural stone benchtop, floor tiles, and other stone surfaces.   

People hang wreaths on their front doors and also decorate their houses and gardens with Christmas Trees and Christmas lights. Preparations for Christmas begin in October or even earlier; all the shopping, renewal of home decor etc. are done well in advance. Being Australia's Number One Marble, Granite, Travertine, Stone Benchtop and Tile Restoration Specialist, The Marble Man used to have busy time these days. Because we give special discounts for Christmas, many households take this as an opportunity to repair or restore the whole marble or stone surfaces in their house. 

The Marble Man stone restoration team mainly do Polishing (Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms), Sealing (Kitchens and vanities, Floors and Bathrooms), Repairs (Kitchen Benchtops and Floors) and Cleaning (chemical, abrasion, and heat methods are applied according to the type of the marble or other natural stone surfaces).

Visit The Marble Man Website for detailed information. Reminding you again, act fast before the advance booking closes.

Natural Stone Quarrying in Australia and Its Maintenance Guidelines

From the marble or stone quarries, we get a complete range of marble or other natural stone products such as raw marble/stone blocks, unpolished and polished slabs, marble tiles, monumental and furniture products etc. Marble or granite slabs and engineering stones are used for the manufacture of stone furniture like kitchen benchtops, worktops, bars, bathroom vanities and monument items and so on.

In Australia, sandstone was commonly quarried by the late 1800’s and used in large structures such as bridges and public buildings due to its strength, durability, availability and beauty. Quarrying was temporarily stopped during World War II, but around 40 years later in the late 1980’s stone not only experienced resurgence as a popular, structural building material, but a practical and attractive choice for interiors and furniture also.

Over the past 20 years, the popularity of marble and other natural stones have continued to grow in Australia, encouraging the resurgence of the quarrying industry. The trend continues today with architects combining the beauty of natural stone with imaginative designs to create magnificent effects both inside and outside.

Australia has significant deposits of natural stone and so there are many operating quarries in different parts of the country. The texture, colour and character of each type of stone vary from quarry to quarry depending on the minerals in that area and the physical environment. These differences allow for more variety when designing interiors and choosing stone.

Given Below Are Some of the Main Operating Quarries in Australia:

Western Australia: Marble is quarried in Maroonah and granite is quarried in the Fraser Ranges, Esperance, Jerramungup, Bruce Rock and Watheroo. We get  limestone in Moore River, Seabird and Postans where as sandstone is quarried in Donnybrook, Karratha and Mount Jowlaenga. Some stones are also quarried from the Ord Ranges and Mount Barker.

Queensland: Sandstone is quarried in Helidon, Murphy’s Creek, Warwick and Beaudesert.

South Australia: Granite is quarried in Wallaroo, Streaky Bay and Black Hill, slate in Mintaro and limestone in Waikeri and Ramco. In Victoria granite is quarried in Benambra and sandstone in the Grampians.

New South Wales: Granite is quarried in Tocwal, Dundee and Gosford.

Northern Territory: Granite is quarried in Tennant Creek.

Quarrying methods vary depending on the type of stone being quarried and the equipment available. Quarry operators look for natural joints in the stone, so they can split it and cut it to size. Explosives are often used with great expertise, so blocks can be obtained in required sizes.

In the case of granite, large blocks are removed from the ground deposits using explosives. When quarrying marble, operators must be very careful not to shatter the stone so they use machines that channel through the stone rather than explosives. Sandstone is removed using an excavator or crowbar, or is split using metal rods and plugs. The metal strips are placed in the holes and the plugs are hammered between the strips, which splits the rock.

Once the stone has been removed from the quarry, it is transported using heavy duty trucks and machinery to a processing area where it is cut into slabs - the size and thickness that the slab will be cut to will depend on its final use.

After cutting, the slabs are ready for use unless further enhancement is required, such as planing, profiling, texturing, polishing or honing. In this case, specialised saws, some incorporating computer technology, are used to create a variety of shapes, designs and surface finishes. Some pieces requiring more detail are crafted by a stonemason.

Natural Stone Maintenance Needs

Though marble and stone are very durable, over time all stone surfaces can become damaged in some way. But you need not to worry as The Marble Man has highly qualified technicians who can Repair and Restore your marble or stone floors, benchtops and bathrooms so that they look like new again.

Started in 1992 by Shaun Roberts, The Marble Man has eventually emerged as Australia's number one marble, granite, travertine, stone benchtop and tile restoration Company. The Marble Man undertakes polishing, sealing, cleaning and repairing of all stone surfaces using state-of-the-art and safe technology to produce amazing results. We give great importance to aesthetics and strive hard to enhance your home decor. 

We operate in Northern NSW, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra and other areas throughout Qld and NSW. If you would like us to inspect your stone and give you free advice on its repair or restoration, an experienced technician will visit at a time convenient to you and provide a no obligation, free quote. Call our office today on 1300 627 626 or email us to book your onsite evaluation.

Restoration & Regular Maintenance of Natural Stone Surfaces

Why stop at countertops? Add the beauty of natural stone to every part of your home. They are sure to grace the floors, walls, kitchen, showers etc.

For the last 20 years, The Marble Man has been catering to the Polishing, Sealing and Repairing requirements of residential as well as commercial stone restoration projects across Australia. We have built a reputation for our knowledge, craftsmanship and exceptional service to people of all walks of life.

We operate on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Byron Bay areas. We have also recently opened up in Sydney where we cover Canberra, Newcastle and Central Coast.

Wondering how to remove a stain from a benchtop? Looking for tips on keeping your marble and other natural stone clean? Take a look at our stone care and maintenance guidelines.

There are two categories of natural stone, viz. siliceous stone and calcareous stone. Knowing the difference is critical when selecting cleaning products. Siliceous stone (granite, slate, sandstone and quartzite) is very durable and relatively easy to clean with mild acidic cleaning solutions. 

Calcareous stone (marble, travertine, limestone and onyx) on the other hand will react to acidic foods such as lemons or tomatoes causing etching or dulling in surface sheen. Hence, cleaning products that work on siliceous stone may damage the surface of calcareous surfaces.

Always rely on professional advice before attempting a ‘do it yourself’ trial on etch marks, stains or damage on stone surfaces.

Some of the stone care services offered by The Marble Man are:

• Wax removal
• Grout cleaning
• Tile cleaning
• Builders cleans of tiles
• Soap Scum Removal
• Mould removal
• Driveway cleaning
• Car park cleaning
• Hi-Pressure water Cleaning
• Hot water (100 degrees C) hi pressure water cleaning 

Because of the range of products that we use, we prefer to complete tests on the particular stone material you have and advise on the results possible. Our administration and sales team are trained and available online and on the phone to answer your questions on stone care.

To help you best we recommend that you phone us to discuss your cleaning | polishing | sealing | repairing jobs or even better email us some photos of the stone surface so we can advise of the results we can achieve on stone restoration. Our stone care tips and advice are free for you to use. Phone us on: FREE CALL 1300 627 626 or EMAIL US: info@themarbleman.com.au for all your stone restoration needs.