Marble Sealing and More Stone Care Ideas

The Marble Man is a leading service provider for the maintenance of marble and other natural stone surfaces in your home, office, or commercial building. Your stone tiles need special care and regular maintenance to preserve its beauty for years to come.

If you have installed beautiful marble or natural stone tiles as flooring or for utility structures at home, you need to take a little extra care to maintain the natural elegance of these stones. 

Marble and other stone surfaces are porous and require sealing to prevent staining. Staining occurs when liquid or food containing acid is spilled on the stone surface. The dull mark or stain could have affected a single tile or spread in to several adjacent tiles. Knowing the type of stain (organic, oil-based, etc.) will help identify the proper stain removal technique needed.

If you happened to spill any fruit juices, carbonated beverages, wine and even tea on the marble surface, gently rub the marble with a cloth piece dipped in a solution of hydrogen peroxide mixed with ammonia. If the stone surface is already sealed by a professional sealing service provider such as The Marble Man, be rest assured that it won’t get stained!

When you use vinegar or cleaning detergents which contain acid, it can also cause etch marks and stains on marble surfaces. Marble is delicate and should only be cleaned with PH neutral, gentle cleaners. It is advisable not to use locally available cheap quality cleaner which may result permanent loss of shining. At The Marble Man, we use several different sealers to protect your marble or stone floors, benchtops and bathrooms.

Natural stone is generally classified into two categories according to its composition; they are siliceous stone and calcareous stone. Knowing the difference is critical when selecting a suitable cleaning product. Consult with a stone restoration specialist to help identify whether your stone is siliceous or calcareous.

If you would like us to inspect your stone and advise on its repair or restoration, an experienced technician 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.

At The Marble Man, our stone restoration specialists receive latest training classes on stone care processes and given on-job training on all the equipment and techniques available in the industry. We service BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST | NORTHERN NSW | TOOWOOMBA

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.

Ask the Experts and Get to Know Your Stone for Ideal Preventative Stone Care

It’s good to have some understanding of the geological classification and composition of natural stone surfaces for you to select the proper cleaning products and follow the correct maintenance procedures. Be in touch with reputable stone care professionals in Australia to know the characteristics of natural stone- its limitations and usual longevity, precautions to avoid wear and damage, whether it is soft, hard, porous or easily scratched and what chemicals will affect it.

Your stone surfaces – marble or other natural stone - should be treated on a daily and long-term basis and they also need professional resealing, repolishing or deep cleaning to get the longest life and preserve the beauty.

Sealing is a common step taken on some stones as an extra precaution against staining. Have your stone surface professionally sealed once it has been installed. Sealing with a penetrating sealer which soaks into the stone will help prevent staining, will reduce a build up of moisture and will allow easier cleaning. Topical sealers that rest on top of the stone can encourage moisture to accumulate under the surface and can change the look of the stone and are therefore not recommended.

Avoid placing acidic or chemical products on the stone as these can etch or stain (especially marble and limestone) the stone surface. Wine, juice, vinegar, milk, tea and coffee can etch some stone surfaces so the use of coasters is recommended. Soil and water trapped under pot plants can cause mildew and staining. High alkaline products such as soap, shampoo, perfume and aftershave can stain or etch. All spills must be cleaned up immediately.

Use a clean cotton cloth or mop to clean or polish the stone surface as these are gentle on stone and will not scratch it. The Microfibre Mop is ideal. If scouring is necessary, use only professionally recommended scouring products such as the Scrub-a-dub, and follow the directions given by The Marble Man stone care professionals. Using other scourers will scratch the stone and remove the glossy surface. Change the water regularly when using rinsing cloths.

Avoid wearing shoes on polished surfaces as even the smallest amount of grit on the bottom of a shoe will scratch a stone surface. Removal of shoes will prolong the life of a polished floor. If this is not possible then a good quality doormat is recommended to remove as much excess dirt and grit as possible. It takes up to 4 steps on each foot to remove grit from the bottom of shoes.

Place soft pads under furniture such as felt, as any slight movement of furniture, especially chairs, will cause scratching on the stone surface. Clean felt pads will help avoid this. Always lift furniture when moving it and DO NOT drag. Chairs are the biggest cause of damage to stone floors when they do not have pads on the bottom of the legs.

The Marble Man Advantage 

The natural stone surfaces used in your home or property make it stand apart from the rest by adding to its elegance and resale value. However, a dull looking stone tile will badly affect the look and feel of a room decor. Your stone deserves to be looking its best, and The Marble Man can give you a FREE Stone Care Evaluation. Take the frustration out of cleaning your dull, stained or worn marble floors today; give the experts a call today on 1300 627 626. You may also visit their website and send them some pictures of your stone tiles that need servicing.

Why Sealing Is a Must for Your Natural Stone Tiles?

Everybody wants to have longest life for their costly stone surfaces. Preserve the beauty and life expectancy of your marble and other natural stones by knowing their care and maintenance procedures. Find out how your stone surface should be treated on a daily and long-term basis and when you will need professional resealing, repolishing or deep cleaning jobs done by top class stone restoration specialists such as The Marble Man.

When you feel that your marble or stone surfaces look dull, worn, stained or scratched, never hesitate to call for expert technical assistance for stone restoration. Incorrect applications by cheap local service providers could cause irreversible damage, so never try to fix it yourself or look for low rate services. With a little expert help from The Marble Man, your precious stone can be polished to perfection and the fresh, new look and feel of your benchtops or tile floors restored. The elegant ambience of your favourite room will be returned and you will once again add value to your home or property.

Efficient Sealing Can Prevent Staining of Stone

Prevent staining to your stone surfaces by utilising the high quality sealing done by The Marble Man stone restoration specialists who have access to all the latest technology available in the world. Sealing is a must for ensuring that your natural stone surfaces remain in stunning conditions for years to come.  We have top quality and time-tested sealers to protect your marble and other natural stone floor tiles and worktops. Wet look enhancing sealers; Penetrating sealer for marble, limestone, travertine; Penetrating for natural granite; Penetrating sealers for sandstone; and Penetrating sealers for concrete are some of the standard sealers we use for stone surfaces.

Services Offered by The Marble Man Stone Restorers

Do you want an expert to inspect your stone tiles or benchtop and advise you on its repair or restoration? We service:
SYDNEY | CANBERRA | NEWCASTLE | CENTRAL COAST | BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST. We can send an experienced Marble Man team member who’ll visit at a time convenient to you and provide a no obligation, free quote. Call us now on 1300 627 626, or email to book your onsite evaluation.

Remember, Marble Man is the ultimate choice of thousands of Aussie homes and offices for glowing stone surfaces that greatly enhance the outlook of any home or office building. 

Pre-Sealing of Marble and Other Natural Stone

As a homeowner, you always would like to retain the sheen and colour of your marble and natural stone floors and tiles. However, frequent cleaning is not enough. Marble and natural stone can be best maintained with pre-sealing. Trusted and professional marble maintenance companies in Australia like The Marble Man recommend the pre-sealing of marble and natural stone.

An Insight into Pre-Sealing…

Pre-sealing is a technical term used to describe sealing of marble tile or stone before laying. Pre-sealing has a number of benefits. It diminishes the porosity of the tile or the stone and works as a release for grout.

The main purpose of pre-sealing is to stop the instances of water marking. Once water marks appear on the stone, it is an irreversible staining process. Chemicals with cements and highly alkaline fixing materials also stain the marble and natural stone. The moisture thus created is generally absorbed into the dry stone. Chemicals add minerals that dissolve the existing minerals in the stone. When the moisture dissolves, it migrates via the stone and has the ability to work its way to the surface of the stone for drying. The minerals are later left behind in an uneven manner.

As a result of the above chemical reaction, the colour of the stone gets changed. The contaminants in the stone display a much darker colour, while rest of the original stone colour stays. This type of stain is practically impossible to remove even with the best possible cleaning efforts. The stain is generally seen on the edge of the stone where the grouting takes place. The mark surrounds the tile and often gives the illusion of a picture frame. There are other stains that leave blotches on the stone and it’s difficult to remove them completely even with the best cleaning methods. Pre-sealing by professionals will help you prevent the occurrence of such marble stains.

The Marble Man's Professionalism & Pre-Sealing

The Marble Man is a trusted marble and natural stone restoration company in Australia. It enjoys the patronage and trust of several residents in the region. The professionals are experts in natural stone maintenance and restoration. They give you valuable tips on how to retain the original shine and sheen of marble and natural stone. Pre-sealing services are also provided by this trusted Company. By sealing the floors and tiles of your home, you effectively can prevent the occurrence of stains. There are different sealants used by these professionals to prevent staining.  

The Marble Man provides you top quality sealing and this is why it is one of the widely sought after marble stone restoration and maintenance companies in the nation today. For more information and assistance on marble and natural stone maintenance, please visit their Website or talk to a friendly staff member on 1300 627 626.