Monday 17 October 2016

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.

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