Stone Care Services as Advised by Australian Stone Advisory Association

 

The Australian Stone Advisory Association (ASAA) is a not-for-profit organisation constituted for the ‘benefit of the public by the promotion of Australian Natural Stone and the coordination and sponsorship of events and ventures and endeavours in the Stone Industry in Australia.’

The main aim of ASAA is to provide detailed information about the generic characteristics of every type of natural stone which will be of great help to consumers and stone specifiers. It also intends to educate the consumers regarding the installation, care and maintenance of natural stone surfaces.

The ASAA conducted two seminars in Sydney in November 2016 delivering significant presentations at Rydges Hotel, Camperdown.

Colin Cass, Techtile Consulting, had done a presentation on the Stone Industry & Consumer Law which addressed the following points:

• An overview of consumer law and supplier obligations.
• ​What is different about the natural and engineered stone industries.
• ​How to minimise consumer complaints.
• ​What to do if a matter is heading to the Tribunal.

In the second presentation, Ron Powell, Architect Former manager, Minister’s Stone Conservation Program & Advisor to the Barangaroo Delivery Authority provided an overview of the project of the World’s Newest Barangaroo Headland.  The project plans to convert this former container terminal into a sandstone foreshore.

In this context, The Marble Man technical team wants to inform you that its Website has a treasure trove of natural stone care and maintenance information. The Marble Man was established in 1992 by Shaun Roberts, current owner and Managing Director.

The Marble Man has continued to grow since its formation and has now over 25 years of combined experience in the stone restoration service sector. It now has a team of stone repair and restoration specialists servicing, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Northern NSW and other areas throughout Qld, NSW and Victoria.

The Marble Man in Australia uses cutting edge technology and continues to update its equipment and services so as to provide quality service in the marble and other natural stone maintenance industry. You can call them now on 1300 627 626 for all your stone care needs such as stone repair, stone polishing & sealing, and stone cleaning etc.

Spills and Stain on Your Stone Surface and Preventative Stone Maintenance Tips

Red wine and citrus-based mixed drinks when spilled can damage your marble and other stone surfaces. In such a situation, the stone floor tiles and countertops have to be re-polished so as to remove the stain and texturing caused by the spills. When called to solve such problems, The Marble Man first checks the type and depth of the stain using drip test and other latest techniques. If the spill has penetrated deep into the marble surface, a poultice must be used before doing the polishing.

However, prevention of this kind of damage to marble surfaces is not that easy. Application of penetrating sealers, topical sealers and Crystallization processes are not 100% fool proof. If the spill occurs frequently, the marble surface can be spoiled again unless proper care and maintenance are given periodically by stone restoration specialists like The Marble Man.

In areas where there are more instances of spilling of red wine, citrus based liquids, soda and coffee, it’s better to go for polished granite surfaces that will still provide a highly reflective appearance while being much more resistant to etching. Casinos and restaurants are specimen examples. Moreover, granite has a greater breaking strength and scratch resistance than marble and other natural stones.

Precautionary measures such as quick reaction to wipe out spills and keeping the cleaning materials handy are a must to avoid heavy damage to stone surface. Routine maintenance practices (such as the use of diamond impregnated pads for polishing, and specialized periodic maintenance by The Marble Man) are always helpful to extend the life of your beautiful marble or other natural stone surfaces.  

Help prevent the occurrence of scratching and fading on stone surfaces by attaching pads on your furniture legs. Special attention must be given to those made of metal as they might rust and cause stains too. Try to put mats on areas with heavy traffic to prevent dust, oil, and other contaminants from being in close contact with your marble or other natural stone flooring. 

Visit our Website today or CALL us on 1300 627 626 to get detailed information about our stone care solutions - polishing, sealing, repairing, stone surface cleaning etc.We will answer your questions about the care, maintenance and restoration of your stone surfaces drawing from our 29-years of combined experience.

If you would like us to inspect your stone surface 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.

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