Hiring The Marble Man to Restore Your Natural Stone Surface Is a Sure-Fire Investment

Great result obtained for The Marble Man's latest Cleaning Test on Travertine look porcelain tile. They regularly conduct new renovation methods and their technical team is kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology in the stone restoration sector.

It is a frequently asked question whether calcereous stones such as marble, limestone, travertine, or onyx are porous, and susceptible to staining from food stuff, or cosmetics. Irrespective of the finish given to the marble or other natural stone, there will be space between the crystal formations where water and oils can penetrate and cause staining.

All stones are vulnerable to scratching, but can be rectified if properly maintained. The Marble Man’s renovation and polishing works will maximize the natural beauty of the veining pattern of marble or other natural stones.

Normally after 2 or 3 years of installation, the stone’s surface shine will wear away with daily use (acidic spills such as citric juices and wine which stain or etch the stone surface) and require Cleaning/Resurfacing by Australia's number one stone restorers, The Marble Man.

When you hire The Marble Man stone restorers to maintain you stone surface, it becomes a sure-fire investment. You’ll get great dividends in the form of peace of mind and excellent home decor in return. Contact us for scheduling the cleaning, polishing, sealing, and general maintenance of your marble or other natural stone to keep it looking its optimum best. An experienced team member will visit at a time convenient to you and provide a no obligation, free quote.

We Polish, Seal and Repair marble or other natural stone surfaces and our cutting edge stone care solutions effectively enhance the richness of the stone surfaces and restore its texture to the original colour and glamour.

The Marble Man stone restorers provide  stone care services to the following areas: Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast | Northern NSW | Toowoomba | Sydney | Canberra. Call our office today on 1300 627 626 or Email us to book your onsite evaluation.

Get the Shine Back on Your Natural Stone Surfaces

                            

You thought your granite countertop is almost indestructible, but some years after installation you observe that it has lost its shine and sheen. What could be the possible cause?

Granite countertops are very robust and are not easily damaged due to breakage or scratches. However, they are vulnerable to etching and dulling (chemical damage). Now, the question is how to get back the original beauty of the granite countertop when you purchased it.

How to fix your damaged granite countertop

Sometimes, build-up of soap film due to regular use of dish soap or other soap-based cleaners might have caused the dullness. Using a quality soap film remover as advised by stone restoration specialists will do the trick.

Hard water, which has high mineral content, can also be the villain causing a dulling build up on stone countertops. Try a combination of soap build up plus mineral deposit removers that can effectively address dullness due to both problems.

The necessity for resealing

Natural stone countertops are to be sealed to protect them from daily wear and tear. Just sealing the countertops during installation will not give lifelong protection. They need to be resealed every year or two depending on the amount of use.

Your dull countertop will regain its natural looks after a reseal by stone restoration specialists like The Marble Man. They will advise which type of sealer to be used for your particular stone out of the several varieties of sealers available in the market.

If you’ve tried everything else and you still have dull granite countertops, The Marble Man suggests opting for Resurfacing. Remember that the shine on your countertops comes from the finish on the stone itself. If the finish is damaged, no amount of cleaning, buffing, and polishing can get it back. It will need to be resurfaced.

Resealing and resurfacing are sophisticated stone restoration procedures which are to be done by a professional stone care specialist. For more information, visit The Marble Man website or call a stone restorer now on 1300 627 626. They Polish, Repair and Seal All Marble & Stone Surfaces and currently service: Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast | Northern NSW | Toowoomba | Sydney | Canberra.

The Most-Efficient Bathroom Cleaning Tips Especially for Your Stone Surfaces

How to keep your bathrooms fresh and sparkling: It's not that difficult to keep your bathrooms well cleaned with minimal effort. The first thing to keep in mind is that a true stone restoration specialist is the ideal person to advise you with effective stone care tips.

Stone Deep Clean

Stone Deep Clean is an alkaline deep cleaning product suitable for baths and showers. Highly recommended for heavily soiled and neglected areas. As it’s a strong cleaning agent, it easily breaks down soap scum build up and cleans ground-in dirt, grease and other organic materials. It can be applied on all natural stone (such as granite, limestone, slate, and travertine), man-made stones such as ceramic, porcelain, grout, quarry, Saltillo, terra-cotta, cement pavers, masonry surfaces, and glass surfaces.

How to use Stone Deep Clean:

• Take equal quantities of Stone Deep Clean liquid and water in a spray bottle. Around 9 sprays per wall will be sufficient.
• Before applying the mixture, wet the shower walls with water.
• Apply the cleaning mixture on the walls by spraying it on one wall at a time so the solution does not dry out.
• Use Scrub-a-dub special white nylon scourer to evenly spread the cleaner over the entire wall. Other pads are not to be used as they may scratch the natural stone surfaces.
• Glass panes and stone walls are to be cleaned starting from top to bottom, applying moderate pressure in circular motions.
• Wait for 3 to 5 minutes and then rinse the wall thoroughly with clean water.

If your bathroom wall is not looking fresh and sparkling by now, it means the soap scum or mould hasn’t been fully removed. A Stone Care Specialist may be called in who can remove the stubborn excess so that you’ll be able to clean it yourself next time onwards.

Stone Deep Clean is a neutral PH detergent cleaner and will not damage your natural stone surfaces. Because this is a stronger cleaner than the S-P cleaner, it may reduce the life of sealer applied on the natural stone surfaces if regularly used. It may be used once in a week in showers to reduce the build up of mould and soap scum and should be rinsed off thoroughly.  

Scrub-a-Dub White Scourer

Most scouring pads (such as the green scourers) will scratch the surface of natural stone and damage the glossy finish. Use a clean cotton mop or cloth instead. If scouring is necessary, use only ideal products like the Scrub-a-Dub white scourer. It’s a heavy duty non-abrasive pad used for deep cleaning which helps to lift dirt on rough surfaces and in between tiles without harsh scratching. It is used for removing stubborn soap scum from shower areas where a cotton mop or cloth will not be effective.

Scrub-a-dub Scourer has an easy grip handle and a textured base for effective attachment to the pad. One advantage of this product is that the pads can be replaced when worn or when a different cleaner and pad is required. It’s cost effective and safe as one handle can be used with a separate pad for each cleaner.

For professionally cleaning your stone surfaces, call The Marble Man now on 1300 627 626. They service: GOLD COAST | BRISBANE | SUNSHINE COAST | NORTHERN NSW | TOOWOOMBA | SYDNEY | CANBERRA