When Does Your Natural Stone Surface Require Restoration?

Do you own a commercial or residential building? Are you planning to renovate your building? If yes, then you need to search for specific natural stones for floors, walls, benchtops etc. Selecting the stone material is indeed a tedious job, because there are several types of tiles and stones available in the market. Choosing one which suits your budget and purpose is confusing and overwhelming too. It’s better to take useful tips from a stone care specialist in Australia.

How can stone restoration make your homes beautiful?

We all know that things become dull and worn out as years pass by. Stone floors and tiles also undergo wear and tear after some years. Floor tiles, table tops, bathroom tiles and other stone surfaces may start cracking when they are used repeatedly. Stone restoration is the process of restoring or repairing the worn out tiles of marble and other natural stones to a brand new condition. The result is amazing! After stone restoration, your old surface will look like a brand new one.

Stone restoration services require proper equipment, training and qualified professionals. You should always choose a stone restoration specialist service in the QLD and NSW regions which has the latest equipment, well trained technicians and supporting staff.

Stone restoration involves one or more of the following processes: 

• Tile repairs
• Stone resurfacing
• Polishing
• Cleaning using chemicals or steam
• Repairing the grouts and washing
• Chip repairing
• Sealing the tiles to prevent them from further damage 

How is stone restoration done?

Restoration of natural stone or marble involves the removal of scratches or damages to the surface by means of mechanical abrasion. It is popularly known as diamond grinding.

Restoration process may differ from surface to surface. Normally, natural stones reflect light and do not need much coating to achieve the desired finish. After restoration, polishing is done to give the surface the desired look.

What is stone resurfacing? ­­­­­

Floors may become damaged after years of repeated use. If you want to rejuvenate your floor tiles, stone resurfacing can give you the desired result. In this process, an epoxy stone coat is applied over the damaged stone surface. One of the biggest advantages of stone resurfacing is that you can get a beautiful surface without removing the existing one.

The glamour of your home decor greatly depends on natural stone surfaces. They are to be handled delicately. If you are on the lookout for natural stone restoration, you should always choose a reliable company that offers affordable stone repair services in Australia. 

Well Equipped Stone Restorers in Your Area Ready to Renew Your Dull Stone Surfaces

With over 24 years of experience in the stone restoration sector, The Marble Man is Australia’s number one stone polishing, sealing and repair specialist.

We service GOLD COAST | BRISBANE | SUNSHINE COAST | NORTHERN NSW | TOOWOOMBA | SYDNEY | & CANBERRA| Our top-notch restoration procedures bring out the beauty and detail in marble and other natural stone surfaces.         

We polish, seal and repair all stone surfaces. There is not much point having beautiful marble or stone surfaces if they don’t look great.  The most common maintenance required for stone is to have the surface polished occasionally to bring the natural gloss back to the surface. Polishing of marble and stone floors and benchtops can make the difference between a dull tied bathroom or floor and a brand new looking stone surface. At The Marble Man, we use several different polishing techniques to produce amazing results to tired looking marble and stone surfaces.

Does your marble or Stone look Dull, Worn, Stained or Scratched? 
Need it polished and looking like new again? YES

When we polish your marble or stone surfaces (Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms) we want you to be assured of our quality and level of service. This is why we offer all our clients a 8 point guarantee.

The Marble Man team offers a huge range of polishing systems to produce many different finishes depending on your requirements: Kitchens and Vanity Benchtops; Marble or Stone benchtop Polishing; Marble or Stone Benchtop Honing; Floor tiles; Marble or Stone Floor Polishing; Marble or Stone Floor Honing; Bathrooms; Marble or Stone Shower Polishing; Marble or Stone Wall Polishing; Marble or Stone Vanity Polishing.

The MM Story of Stone Restoration

The Marble Man was started in 1992 by Shaun Roberts, current owner and Managing Director. Although Shaun’s background was in stone manufacture and installation, he recognised a need in the industry for stone restoration services. At that time diamond abrasive and sealing technology was developing at a rapid rate in the United States yet it was not being widely used in Australia. The Marble Man began using this new technology and found that it was extremely effective and produced amazing results.

The Marble Man has continued to grow since then and now has a team of expert stone restoration specialists and a large fleet of vans in your area ready to restore your stone surfaces. It is the largest stone restoration company in the QLD and NSW region and continues to grow due to its reputation for providing quality stone care service. The Marble Man uses cutting edge technology and will continue to update its equipment and services so it remains at the forefront of stone restoration in Australia.

Our administration and sales team are trained and available on line and on the phone to answer your questions. 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 us on 1300 627 626 or visit our Website now.

Best Repairing Options for Chips, Scratches, Stains, and Unnecessary Joints & Cutouts on Natural Stone Surfaces

The Marble Man team follows cutting edge technology in the repairing of granite benchtops. We use the latest UV glues / epoxies and multiple types of resins to produce excellent chip repair results. These are especially applicable for repairing chips to Caesar Stone, Essa Stone and any other natural stone benchtops.

There is a huge difference between the results achieved by a Marble Man chip repair and common epoxy chip repairs. Check out our comparison chip repair to see for yourself. No matter what type of repair, large or small we have a product that will work for you.  All our repairs are coloured to match the particular granite, marble, caesar stone or other and in some cases the use of multiple colours and or the addition of crystals added to complete the best repair possible.

The main advantages here are that the repair stops dirt entering the chip and there will not be any trace of the repair work as the epoxy is filled to a similar colour to the stone.

Applying a Poultice to a Stain on a Granite Top

Applying a poultice to a stain is a method of attempting to remove deep stains from granite surfaces. This method involves applying a poultice paste to the stain and covering it with plastic wrap to seal the moisture in the paste. The paste allows the mixture of detergents in the mix to absorb into the bench, and when it dries back into the mix, it attempts to draw the substance of the stain with it. It should be noted that this method is only sometimes successful, depending upon the type and age of the stain, as well as the type of stone surface. Unfortunately because of the unknown nature of these types of stains no guarantees can be made as to the poultice’s success. It is normally possible after 2 applications to know whether the method will be a success.

Scratched Benchtops

Depending on the type of stone you have will depend on the method of repair. With granite and reconstituded benchtops, the repair can be quite difficult and a 100% result may not be possible at all the cases. With other stones like marbles and travertines, the scratch can be repaired by resurfacing or repolishing.

At The Marble Man, we Polish, Seal and Repair marble or other natural stone surfaces and our state-of-the-art stone restoration methods effectively enhance the richness of the stone surfaces and restore its texture to the original colour and glamour. Call our office today on 1300 627 626 or Email us to book your onsite evaluation and get your stone repaired or restored to its pristine condition.

How to Choose the Right Natural Stone for Your Home

Get to know the qualities of different natural stones for using them at specific areas in your home. Stones have become an unavoidable component in modern home architecture.

Granite comes in very many different colors because of the varieties of composition and minerals within the rock. The granite at home is used mostly in kitchen and bathroom for making the countertops. They are preferred in the kitchen and bathroom due to the shiny finish and stain resistant qualities. The granite countertops are durable and need only minimum maintenance. Black or blue granite is the most commonly used material for kitchen countertops.

Another material used as kitchen countertop is Quartz. It is the second-most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar, and the third-hardest material.

Marble is generally more porous than granite and so more prone to staining. It is essential to frequently seal your stone to maintain maximum surface protection against spills, stains and etching.However, marble has such elegant beauty traits that it's widely used in Australian home designs.Marble is used on all surfaces and almost in any room in the house.

Another rock formation is Slate. Slate is a term applied to many paving stones, and it is the lowest grade of metamorphic rock, with a dull luster and strong cleavage. Slate’s natural form is thin planar slabs. Slate is also used for tile flooring in kitchen.

Similar to most other sedimentary rocks, the limestone is also made up of grains. It is found that the grains in limestone are mostly skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Limestone is ideal for making durable fireplace.

Get the TOP 10 TIPS for keeping your marble and other natural stone beautiful and durable. Call Australia's No.1 stone restoration specialists, The Marble Man, now on 1300 627 626 for a free quote. Their stone restorers service: BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST | NORTHERN NSW | TOOWOOMBA.