How to Select the Ideal Natural Stone for Your Home

Different types of natural stones, having unique qualities, are readily available these days. Due to these extra options, we often make mistakes in choosing the correct type of stones for the purpose they are expected to serve. Every natural stone has its own advantages and disadvantages and therefore, cannot preferably be used for any and every purpose. 

Moreover, we tend to finalize a stone only by seeing a sample. For maximum satisfaction, it is advised that you should examine either the entire slab or a considerable number of tiles out of those to be used. To get the best value for your money, you must consult an experienced stone craftsman or any stone installation company and The Marble Man reigns supreme in this field. They are also the most sought after natural stone restorers in the QLD and NSW regions. 

When should I choose granite? 

Granite, as a building material, has proved its durability since ages. Due to its heat and stain resistant capabilities, granite can be used for both interior and exterior applications, preferably in flooring, paving, buildings, bridges, countertops and stair treads. Granite is easy to clean and harbours no bacteria. It possesses a natural appearance and a long-lasting value.  

Why should I choose marble? 

Marble mainly consists of calcite and is typically white in color. Marble, being resistant to erosion and fire, has been widely used in building monuments since time immemorial. Apart from this, marble gives a spectacular feel and can be used for beautiful interior decoration. Now-a-days marble is used for both residential and commercial purpose in flooring, roofing, wall-cladding as well as in sculptures. Even if a stain gets imprinted on any such flooring, you can get the marble floor restoration done by The Marble Man. 

Use of travertine 

The Marble Man also specializes in travertine which is generally used for flooring, furniture, fire place surrounds, wall cladding etc. However, it should be used once proper precaution is taken as it is not as durable as granite or marble. 

Coming to stone benchtops, its most common type is Caesar stone and Quantum Quartz. Caesar stone is not porous and hence requires less maintenance to retain its new and glossy look. It can stand brief exposure to heat but cannot tolerate strong chemicals or cleaning agents. However, Quantum quartz is resistant to heat, chemicals and acids and hence are easy to maintain. 

Before buying natural stone for our home or work place, it is essential that we determine its suitability and this requires professional expertise. The Marble Man, Australia’s leading natural stone restoration company, offers world class services in stone repair and stone maintenance. So, before beautifying your home and workplace, take their help and get the best value for your money. 

Elegant Stone Surfaces Contribute to Make Your Life Stress-free

Consumer testimonials speak volumes! 

Listen to this lady who had narrated her passion for marble countertops. She said she was coming from a rental kitchen with ugly laminate countertops, countertops that were not only dirty cream in colour but textured with horrible wrinkles, never clean and never smooth. So, her natural inclination was to go for beautiful countertops in the kitchen when constructing her own home. We all know that countertops pose the difference between easy cleaning and dread. Countertop material enhances the look and feel of your kitchen, and is the surface under your hands and food.

Even though she went for honed marble countertop, she always knew that marble has a risk of staining when comes in contact with acidic food products. What she did was to contact The Marble Man stone restorers for sealing the marble countertop in order to avoid staining. The Marble Man team offers a huge range of sealing products to produce a long lasting stone surface that you will enjoy for years to come.  

After our stone sealing works, the lady had sent us flowers and a letter of appreciation! 

The Marble Man specialises in the repair, restoration and maintenance of marble and other natural stone surfaces in homes, hotels and various commercial outlets across Australia. We provide expert stone care work at best value prices, and strive hard to maintain the TITLE people have bestowed upon us: "Australia's No.1 Marble & Natural Stone Restoration Specialist."

We always ensure the best customer satisfaction by strictly adhering to fine workmanship and excellent stone care services. In order to meet high market expectations and demand, we make it a point that our team members receive hands on, practical training on stone care processes and are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology.

We Polish, Seal and Repair all stone surfaces and our sophisticated stone care solutions effectively enhance the richness of the stone surfaces and restore their texture to the original colour and glamour. The Marble Man stone renovation services cover: Gold Coast|Brisbane|Sunshine Coast|Byron Bay|Sydney|Canberra|Newcastle|Central Coast, and more.

If you would like us to inspect your stone 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. Call our office today on 1300 627 626 or email us to book your onsite evaluation.

Restoring Your Damaged/Dull Stone Benchtop & Vanity to a Brand New Look

Marble, limestone, travertine, onyx and terrazzo benchtops, bar tops and vanities can get quite dull, stained, dirty and etched from acidic substances over time and need restoring, polishing and sealing.  These stains appear as dull rings and drip marks, and can spoil the natural reflection of a marble or other stone benchtop, bar top and vanity.

The benefit of having a natural stone benchtop or vanity is that it can be completely restored back to its original pristine condition after several years of use - Only thing to be noted that you are appointing a professional stone restoration specialist such as The Marble Man in Australia for the sophisticated stone repair and polishing job.

Stone Polishing and Restoration

The Marble Man company uses the latest technology in diamond abrasives and polishing compounds to return a natural glossy, smooth finish to your marble, limestone, travertine, onyx and terrazzo kitchen benchtops, bar tops and vanities. Their skilled technicians first grind the surface of the marble or stone benchtop or vanity to remove all stains and scratches. They then use several grades of abrasives to achieve a smooth, uniform finish before using their special diamond abrasive polishing compound to return a brand new polished, smooth, natural reflection to the stone surface.

The benefits of polishing and restoring are many. Polishing removes unsightly dull stains, scratches and etch marks, and restores the original natural polished finish to the marble or stone surface. Polishing also brightens the room as the natural stone looks like new again and reflects light naturally.

Why The Marble Man?

At The Marble Man, the most common types of natural stone benchtops, bar tops and vanities they polish are marble, limestone, travertine, onyx and terrazzo. They can also polish some reconstituted stone benchtops depending on the type of damage. Granite is more difficult to polish but in some cases it can be polished to get an improved look. 

CALL Australia’s top stone specialists TODAY on 1300 627 626 to organise a FREE Marble Man stone care evaluation and to discuss polishing your natural stone benchtops and vanities.

Cleaning, Sealing and Polishing of Natural Stone Surfaces

At The Marble Man, we employ effective polishing methods and use premium products. Our stone restorers provide latest diamond abrasive technology, top quality polishing compounds, and a special dustless grinding system which give protection from spills and foot traffic.

Professional polishing imparts a vibrant and natural glossy, smooth finish to marble, granite and all other natural-stone surfaces.

The advantages of stone polishing

• A liquid spill on a stone surface, that’s not sealed and effectively polished, gets absorbed into the stone layers causing stains and etch marks.  This will ultimately lead to costly repair and possible replacement later on. To avoid such situation, go for quality polishing which reinforces the protective seal, thereby forcing accidental spills to bead on the surface which you can easily clean up.  
• Providing ongoing protection against water spots and fingerprints reinforces the protective seal, Polishing doesn’t allow the formation of water spots and fingerprints on your costly stone surfaces.
• Another great benefit of polishing is that it prevents soap scum build-up on shower walls and tub surrounds.      
• The countertops and floor tiles become easier to clean after polishing.                

The Marble Man stone polishing removes all dull stains, stone scratches and etch marks. You will be happier ever to see the shine and sheen back on you stone floors and countertops. We do polishing on almost all types of natural stone such as Travertine, Onyx, Marble, Terrazzo and Limestone.

Polishing is done on Benchtops, Floors, and Bathrooms to make those areas looking like new again. First the stone surface is sealed with a high quality penetrating sealer. Sufficient time is given for the sealer to cure the stone before polishing is done.

Get a FREE Marble Man stone care evaluation today by calling us on 1300 627 626. Our technician will visit your place and discuss polishing requirements for your marble or other natural stone floors. The workmanship and the materials used by The Marble Man are the best in the stone care industry.