Get the Best Natural Stone Repair & Restoration by The Marble Man

Who doesn't prefer marble over other natural stones when it comes to beautification of their dream house? In fact, it is the most widely used natural stone both at homes and offices where elegance and beauty is a major concern. Marble looks elegant and adds value to your home or office immediately on installation. But it’s good to remember that beauty comes with some hardships! Even though marble is hard as a stone, it’s softer than other natural stones like granite, and so the finish that we enjoy on our marble countertops and floors can be damaged over time. The greatest concern relating to marble is its proper cleaning and maintenance as well as timely restoration in case of severe damage. 

There is a popular misconception that being a stone, marble doesn't require any maintenance. This is far from the truth. Marble will scratch, etch and stain easily and also lose its shine and luster if not maintained properly. So, it’s clear that all marble surfaces need some type of care and maintenance. Your marble needs restoration techniques depending upon where it is used— floors, walls, countertops, vanities or shower walls. If you have a marble floor, wall, countertop vanity or shower that has become etched, lost its shine & beauty or is in need of repair, then it is probably time to call a professional stone restoration expert such as The Marble Man in Gold Coast. They extend stone care and repair service to several places in the QLD and NSW regions.

Now, the most important thing is to decide what exactly your marble surface requires once it suffered some damage. Should the floor be polished, crystallized or honed? In our previous articles we have discussed the difference between polishing, honing, grinding and crystallizing. So we do advise you to hire the services of a reputed marble floor restoration expert such as The Marble Man to ascertain the damage as natural stone restoration demands a great degree of skill and experience. 

The major difficulty with marble is that it is highly porous and soaks up any liquid spills immediately. It will also react with acidic and alkaline cleaners. Cleaners including vinegar, alcohol or any other lemon-based cleaners can be highly destructive and will etch the marble. The best way to maintain your marble floor, wall or countertop is to attend to the spills immediately using a soft cloth, mild liquid detergent and water premixed with baking soda.

At The Marble Man, Australia's top natural stone repair and restoration company, you not only get services according to your needs but also valuable advice and instructions from their expert technicians regarding periodical cleaning and maintenance of your natural stone. Their services are class apart and most importantly their after-care services and periodical follow up sessions give them an edge over the other marble care companies. For more information on marble polishing, cleaning and repair, give a call to this excellent stone restoration specialist on 1300 627 626 or visit their Website for a FREE quote.

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.