Residential As Well As Commercial Stone Restoration Professionals

At The Marble Man, we do professional stone restoration, cleaning and sealing of marble, granite, travertine and other natural stone surfaces in the QLD and NSW region. We help both home owners and businesses like hotels, offices etc. to preserve and maintain their investment of lasting beauty in natural stone.

The main stone restoration works we do are:

• Polishing
• Sealing
• Repairs (including grout repairs and chip repairs)
• Re-surfacing
• Stone Cleaning using steam or chemical washing. 

Decorative natural stone such as marble is not as hard as a rock. It’s beautiful and adds value to our home decor, but it’s very sensitive too, and so requires regular care and maintenance. Proper care means deep knowledge on different varieties of stone and how it's used, and then applying correct products and maintenance methods.

The Marble Man has been in the stone restoration industry for over 25 years and can advise you on the daily routine maintenance to keep your natural stone floors, counter tops and tables, stone tiles etc. looking amazingly fresh and beautiful. Natural Stone tiles are long lasting and will remain awesome for a lifetime if you routinely utilise the services of stone restoration specialists.

Even if you have not preserved your natural stone for a long time, we can use state-of-the-art technologies and efficient workmanship to revitalise your worn and damaged tiles. We make sure that your natural stone products give a lifetime of aesthetics and utility to your home or business establishment.

The Marble Man also has a collection of Cleaning Products that you can purchase for safe and effective maintenance of your natural stone surfaces. If you take stone cleaners from cheap providers, there are chances that your chemically delicate stones such as marble, travertine, and limestone may react with the cleaner. Check The Marble Man guidelines for stone maintenance.

Our stone restoration technicians are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology on natural stone care. We cover the following areas:

• Sydney 
• Canberra 
• Newcastle 
• Central Coast 
• Brisbane 
• Gold Coast 
• Sunshine Coast. 

Visit The Marble Man website and blog for a treasure-trove of practical information on natural stone maintenance. Call our office today on 1300 627 626 to arrange an obligation free stone restoration 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.

Home Tips to Maintain the Sheen of Marbles

For several years, marble surfaces have been trusted for its beauty, dependability and sheen. In fact, it is the favourite natural stone for most homes for its blend of perfection and durability. You will find marble is available in different textures and colours. You can also find marble surfaces having a polished and non-polished finish. 

Marble comes in a wide range of shapes and thicknesses. If you wish to enhance the performance of marble benchtop or floor, it is very important for you to maintain and take proper care of the stone. If there is a minor mistake or flaw on your part, you can hamper its natural sheen and destroy its looks permanently.

Cleaning marble is not a mammoth task, however it does require regular maintenance. All you need is frequent care and a little effort. The costs for the maintenance of marble are low. The following are some home tips you can follow for keeping the sheen of marble intact-

Tips to maintain marble:

• Marbles are porous in nature and it has the tendency to soak anything dripped on it. Rough cleaning materials like acids scratch marble leading to loss of beauty. This means you should never use rough materials to clean marble.  Even vinegar has a mild presence of acid and should not be used to clean its surface. Marble is delicate and should be cleaned with PH gentle cleansers that do not harm the surface of marble.
• Marble that is non-polished is porous and has the tendency to stain easily.  Commercial sealers need to be used to prevent these stains. When commercial sealers are used, you should not use lacquer or varnish to seal the marble as it quickly peels off. Marble that is polished is less porous however its surface can be stained if not maintained regularly. A commercial marble sealer is recommended for this kind of surface finish if you have one.
• If you have marble floors, you can damp mop the surface either by using clean and clear water mixed with a gentle all purpose floor cleaning solution.  You can also use a fabric softener with ½ a gallon of water. If you accidentally spill anything on the marble flooring, you should wipe it off immediately with a damp cloth so that the stain does not become stubborn and hard to remove. While you are wiping marble, it is very important for you to use a rag that is damp. Hot water should not be used and the surface of marble should not be scrubbed. If hard materials fall on marble, you should use a gentle scrubber. Soak it with a mild detergent however ensure you do not use abrasive materials like hydrogen peroxide, acetone or clear ammonia.

Professional marble stone cleaning with The Marble Man 

If you are looking for professional marble stone cleaning services in QLD and NSW, you can opt for The Marble Man. Here, trusted professionals will come and clean any kind of marble or other natural stone surfaces for your home or commercial premises. Their services are of high quality and affordable. 
To know more, please contact The Marble Man.

Install and Properly Maintain Natural Stone without Believing in Myths

The uses and abuses of natural stones are not unknown. While uses are manifold, the only disadvantage with natural stone is the difficulty in maintenance. There are some common problems of maintenance associated with all types of natural stones which we have discussed in the previous articles. 

The problems related to stone restoration are inevitable but can be prevented to some extent or completely resolved if proper maintenance procedures are followed. Besides, there are certain myths relating to installation and maintenance of natural stones which deter us from using them in our houses or workplaces. While few regarding specific stones have already been discussed, here are the rest regarding stone installation and stone maintenance you need to know before choosing the perfect stone to suit your purpose.

Sealing, needless to say, is the most important part of stone restoration work. However, people believe that stone installation and maintenance gets expensive as sealers need to be applied after every few months. To be precise, the frequency of application of sealers depends on the type of stone, the purpose for which it is used, the level of traffic and how often the stone is cleaned. Sealers which cost less are generally thin and therefore needs to be reapplied frequently. But if good quality sealer is applied, it provides 2-3 years of superior protection. So, professional natural stone restoration companies recommend application of high quality sealer during installation to save the cost of frequent application in the long run.

Vinegar is considered an effective cleaner and is believed to disinfect any and every surface. But stones such as marble, travertine and limestone etch on coming in contact with vinegar. Application of acid such as vinegar makes the marble look dull and needs marble floor restoration to restore the previous shine.

Another harmful cleaning technique includes mopping the floor when it looks dirty. People often avoid sweeping the floor regularly and do away with mopping until the surface becomes visibly dirty. But sweeping tile surfaces is as important as mopping. Dirt accumulates within the grout lines daily which is not visible to naked eyes. Therefore, tile surfaces must be swept daily so as to prevent the surface from losing its color and finish.

Power washing is considered an excellent technique for removing dirt embedded deep into the stone surface. However, what most of us don’t know that power washing, if not used by professional stone cleaning company, is way too powerful for our stone. It can erode the surface of granite and remove fills in travertine. It pays to get sensible advice on what method of cleaning would work for your natural stone surface.

It is quite evident as to why choosing a stone or its maintenance technique is difficult. A number of things are to be considered to ensure the best result. The Marble Man, Australia’s most specialized stone restoration company, offers expert advice on choosing the perfect stone, applying the best cleaning technique and delivering a superior stone repair and restoration service.