Spring is the Ideal Time for Cleaning, Polishing & Sealing Your Natural Stone Surfaces

The Marble Man is a professional stone restoration, cleaning and sealing company that specialises in services and products for natural stone tiles such as marble, granite etc. Our stone restoration works consist of polishing, sealing, repairs (including grout repairs and chip repairs), re-surfacing and stone cleaning using steam or chemical washing. We’ll always help you (both home owners and businesses) to preserve and maintain your costly investment in natural stone.

Decorative natural stone is not as hard as a rock – it’s beautiful and delicate, and should be treated with utmost care. Natural stone like marble can transform an environment and create everlasting beauty and joy; only thing to remember that it should be properly maintained and cared for. 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 20 years and can advise you on the daily routine maintenance to keep your natural stone floors, counter tops and tables 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 on the Gold Coast, Sydney and other places in QLD and NSW.

Even if you have not preserved your natural stone for a long time, we can use state-of-the-art technologies and highly skilled labour to rejuvenate 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.

For safe and effective maintenance, The Marble Man offers a range of home products that you can purchase to keep your stone looking and feeling like ‘NEW’. Natural stones such as marble, travertine, and limestone have a delicate chemical composition and so will react with unsuitable cleaning products. So never compromise on quality while purchasing cleaning products, and once you know what to use, all you have to do is follow our stone care guidelines and your elegant natural stone surfaces will give you years of beauty and lustre. 

Our stone care technicians receive hands on, practical training on stone repair and restoration processes and new techniques around the globe. They continually improve and are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology on natural stone care. We service: GOLD COAST | BRISBANE | SUNSHINE COAST | NORTHERN NSW | TOOWOOMBA | SYDNEY | CANBERRA.  Call our office today on 1300 627 626 to arrange an obligation free stone restoration quote.

Get the Shine Back on Your Natural Stone Surfaces

                            

You thought your granite countertop is almost indestructible, but some years after installation you observe that it has lost its shine and sheen. What could be the possible cause?

Granite countertops are very robust and are not easily damaged due to breakage or scratches. However, they are vulnerable to etching and dulling (chemical damage). Now, the question is how to get back the original beauty of the granite countertop when you purchased it.

How to fix your damaged granite countertop

Sometimes, build-up of soap film due to regular use of dish soap or other soap-based cleaners might have caused the dullness. Using a quality soap film remover as advised by stone restoration specialists will do the trick.

Hard water, which has high mineral content, can also be the villain causing a dulling build up on stone countertops. Try a combination of soap build up plus mineral deposit removers that can effectively address dullness due to both problems.

The necessity for resealing

Natural stone countertops are to be sealed to protect them from daily wear and tear. Just sealing the countertops during installation will not give lifelong protection. They need to be resealed every year or two depending on the amount of use.

Your dull countertop will regain its natural looks after a reseal by stone restoration specialists like The Marble Man. They will advise which type of sealer to be used for your particular stone out of the several varieties of sealers available in the market.

If you’ve tried everything else and you still have dull granite countertops, The Marble Man suggests opting for Resurfacing. Remember that the shine on your countertops comes from the finish on the stone itself. If the finish is damaged, no amount of cleaning, buffing, and polishing can get it back. It will need to be resurfaced.

Resealing and resurfacing are sophisticated stone restoration procedures which are to be done by a professional stone care specialist. For more information, visit The Marble Man website or call a stone restorer now on 1300 627 626. They Polish, Repair and Seal All Marble & Stone Surfaces and currently service: Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast | Northern NSW | Toowoomba | Sydney | Canberra.

Resurfacing & Repolishing Benchtops, Vanities and Bartops

Resurfacing Benchtops, Vanities and Bartops - Full Polish

The Marble Man team does the resurfacing of benchtops, vanities and bartops without disturbing your kitchen, and within days, and in a very cost effective manner. Our tradesmen will be tidy and clean up after themselves.

The resurfacing process is used when the surface is scratched and has deep etch marks.  It is the most common type of restoration used for benchtops and bar tops. The resurfacing can be used on marble, limestone, onyx and travertine and if used will bring the bench tops up to as good as new again. 

To resurface the stone benchtops we use diamond-impregnated pads with special wet polishing machines. The resurfacing of benchtop procedure involves the grinding of the marble, working up through a number of grits to a final polish. The whole benchtop is then polished using our wet diamond-polishing compound, which will return a natural high-gloss to the marble benchtop (without the use of waxes).  The result of this resurfacing process brings the stone benchtop back to 100% of its original glossy finish. 

Benefits:

• Removes all scratches, etching and dull areas.
• Returns a natural high gloss to the benchtop surface again.
• The area will be easier to keep clean.
• We give you a natural glossy finish without the use of waxes.
• Cost effective.

Resurfacing Benchtops, Vanities and Bartops – Honed Finish

The resurfacing process for a honed finish is used when a duller honed finish is required for benchtops and bar tops. This type of resurfacing can be used on marble, limestone, onyx and travertine and if used will bring the bench tops up to as good as new again. This is used to produce a lower maintenance and more economical finish to high use benchtops. Sealing after honing is required as the pours of the stone are left open during the honing process.

To resurface the stone benchtops we use diamond-impregnated pads with special wet polishing machines. The resurfacing procedure involves the grinding of the stone, working up through a number of grits to a honed finish. Adjacent walls and cupboards are masked off so that water-based slurry produced by the polishing machines does not damage those areas. The result of this resurfacing process brings the stone benchtop to an evenly honed smooth surface.

Benefits:

• Removes all scratches, etching and dull areas.
• Returns a brand new natural honed finish to the surface again.
• The area will be easier to keep clean.
• Cost effective.

Repolishing Benchtops, Vanities and Bartops

The re- polishing process is used when only light scratches and or etch marks have occurred to the surface of the benchtop or bar top. It can be used on marble, limestone, onyx and travertine and if used on only light damage this will bring the bench top or bar top up to as good as new again.  The re-polishing process is more economical than a full resurface.

Polishing the marble bench tops involves lightly resurfacing them using a light dry abrasive. This will remove all smaller scratching, and light etching on the surface of the stone. The whole bench top is then polished using our wet diamond-polishing compound, which will return a natural gloss to the marble bench top (without the use of waxes). This is why we insist on using the light abrasive prior to the diamond-polishing compound. This brings the bench top back to approximately 70% - 100% of a new bench top depending on damage.

Benefits:

• Removes small scratches and etching on the stone surface in the grinding process.
• Returns a natural gloss to the dull and etched stone surface again.
• The area will be easier to keep clean.
• We give you a natural glossy finish without the use of waxes.
• Area will be longer lasting than waxy finishes.

The Marble Man Advantage

The Marble Man has continued to grow since it was founded in 1992 by Shaun Roberts, current owner and Managing Director.

The Marble Man now has a team of stone restoration specialists servicing BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST | NORTHERN NSW | TOOWOOMBA and other areas throughout QLD and NSW.  It is the largest specialised stone restoration company in Australia and continues to grow due to its reputation for providing quality service.

Call their office today on 1300 627 626 to arrange an obligation free stone restoration quote.
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Stone Care Tips from the Most Sought Out Stone Restoration Specialist in Australia

The Marble Man technicians are thorough professionals who can Repair, Resurface or Repolish damaged and dull stone benchtop and floor tiles and transform them into stunning surfaces. They provide customised and guaranteed stone preventative and maintenance works. 

Once you are a customer of the Marble Man, you’ll remain always their customer because you’re getting the best stone restoration service utilising latest technology available in the world. And interestingly, their prices are competitive and quite affordable too.

Don’t use acidic cleaners on your elegant stone surfaces. Even some of the environment friendly products contain acidic fruits and vegetables that can harm your costly stone tiles. So check the ingredients of a cleaning product before applying it on the stone, otherwise it’ll damage the stone sealer on your countertops and floor tiles.

The use of abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers can spoil your natural stone floors, benchtop or tabletop. If you see some sort of cloudiness or haze building up on your natural stone surface, try changing the stone cleaner, and use a neutral PH cleaner as recommended by the Marble Man. If you still don’t notice any improvement to the condition of your stone, then you may require professional service to restore it.

Even if you clean the stone surfaces daily, it should be followed by periodic deep cleanings by stone care professionals.

Marble Man customer care is well known in Australia - the very many testimonials they receive daily are proof of it.  They offer top class floor care and restoration at most of the places in QLD and NSW. Upon receiving a communication from you by mail or on mobile, they’ll send a stone care specialist to inspect your stone and advise on its repair or restoration – they provide a no obligation, free quote.

There is also a treasure trove of stone care and maintenance information on the Marble Man website. This comes from their 24 years of combined experience in the stone restoration industry. You can Download TOP 10 Stone Care TIPS  on stone maintenance and preventative care from their website for keeping your natural stone surface sparkling and pristine. Call them today on 1300 627 626 for A to Z of marble, granite and other natural stone maintenance practice.

How to Select Natural Stone Tiles for Your Kitchen?

Natural stone tiles are an integral part of any home’s decoration. In fact, you will find natural stone the favourite of many interior designers. Stone tiles are mostly used in the kitchen and bathroom. Marble tiles are very popular to use in the kitchen as they are pleasing to the eyes.

Marble Tiles for Your Kitchen

You will find many different types and sizes of marble tiles. They range from small to large sized tiles. There are several styles and patterns for you to choose from. Mosaic and Teakwood designs of marble are the most used tiles in the kitchen. These tiles are often used for floors but you can also find them on the walls of the kitchen, oven vanities and kitchen sinks.

Influential Factors

The choice of tiles for use in the kitchen depends on many factors like the size of the room, your preferences for its interior design and how frequently you would like to use the kitchen. There are many options available for you. You can hire professional interior designers to help you with the marble tile layout and style. If you have a good aesthetic sense, you can also do it yourself.

Popular Kitchen Tiles

Popular marble tile types for the kitchen are teakwood marble tile that gives the walls and floors of your kitchen a natural look. This type of marble is ideal for busy kitchens. It can be fixed on floors or walls.  The ideal colours for a kitchen are grey or beige or a mix of both.

The teakwood polished marble tile is another type of marble stone that gives your kitchen a slick natural appeal. It is very strong and durable. If your kitchen has heavy traffic, you can opt for these tiles. They can be used for both walls and floors.

If you wish to give your kitchen a modern and luxurious look, you should opt for the mosaic marble tile. This type of tile can be used with porcelain or on its own. The sunset marble tile also gives your kitchen a luxurious and polished look. When you fix these tiles on the walls or the floors of your kitchen, you get a warm and modern look.

Maintain the Looks and Durability of Your Kitchen Marble Tiles with The Marble Man

Marble is a natural stone that has its own unique charm and appeal. However, it is very soft and can be damaged if not cared for properly. You should maintain it well with the aid of trusted stone maintenance professionals like The Marble Man- a leading marble and natural stone restoration company in the QLD and NSW regions. The skilled professionals there will come over and give you priceless tips and service to ensure your tiles gleam and look their best. 

The Marble Man can also be called for affordable granite and marble repair and restoration services and stone sealing whenever needed. Contact them today on 1300 627 626 for your needs and give your kitchen marble tiles the care and long life they deserve!

Care and Maintenance Ideas for Marble Countertops and Floors

Nothing can express the elegance and luxury of natural stone surfaces. It has been used in homes and commercial establishments for more than thousands of years and is prized for its variety of colours, patterns, beauty and durability. Natural stone, however needs maintenance; knowing how to maintain can help to keep them long lasting and fresh looking.

Marble Grades: Marbles are installed as tiles. There are different kinds ranging from soft to much harder according to its composition. Some are very solid and some have sand veins running throughout the marbles which do not suit for flooring. The veins may add beauty to the marble floor, but after constant foot traffic for a long time, the veins will have a tendency to crack. They are suitable for walls where heavy pressure is not applied. 

Know your Stone: Marble is a mixture of limestone and sand. It is little harder than limestone but because of the lime content that reacts well with acids. So you have to be careful in cleaning with acid polishes and the way to use them on the marbles. 

Care and Maintenance for marble floors and countertops: Marble has aesthetic merits and though it has limitations with delicate varieties, marble is considered as a durable material. The frequency of maintenance and the type of maintenance depend on the location where it is installed, daily intensity of wear and tear it is subjected to and how far you want to keep it glossy.

Some of the dos and don’ts for Marble surface:

• Clean up the spills immediately to prevent stains.
• Use trivets or mats under hot cookware and hot dishes.
• Use place mats under scratching items like chine ceramics and silver utensils.
• Use coasters under glasses to prevent the contact of citrus juices or alcohol. 
• Clean surfaces with professional cleansers.
• Use professionals recommending sealants to protect the stone.
• It is good to keep the toiletry products in a tray to prevent the surface exposure to damaging chemicals.
• Dust mops the marble floors regularly.
• Use doormats inside and outside the marble floors and place area rugs on the marble floor.
• Do not leave the spills on the floor for longer time.
• Do not use cleaners containing acids such as grout cleaners, tub cleaners and bathroom cleaners.
• Do not use, bleach, vinegar, ammonia or any other general purpose cleaners.
• Do not use scouring powders and abrasive materials such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers.
• Do not use alkaline cleansers that are not specifically formulated for stone.
• Do not place the toiletry products directly on the counter top surface.
  

Use marble cleaners with neutral pH as both acidic and alkaline materials have equal effect on the material. A highly polished marble tile is more likely to get scratched. If you want a shiny and clean appearance of the marble floors, stone benchtops and countertops, it is very much essential to have routine professional maintenance, viz. sanding, honing and polishing. This will help to maintain a polish mirror finish and buff out deep cracks. Usually marble and limestone requires maintenance at every quarter. The frequency may depend on the type of stone, its finish and the foot traffic it receives. In some season like winter, it requires more attention as the products we use for melting the snow truly damages the surface. 

If your marble surfaces are looking careworn because of neglecting for years, poor installation or misguided cleaning methods, you need not replace it. Inappropriate methods of installation and cleaning may lead to very expensive repairs. It is good to approach professionals like The Marble Man for marble floor restoration and maintenance guidelines. They can impart a new beautiful finish to old marble floors. They are well known for all types of stone maintenance, stone repair and natural stone restoration processes in the Queensland and New South Wales regions. 

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Use of Travertine in Bathrooms and Its Maintenance Tips

Choosing the right natural stone for bathroom can be quite challenging as several aspects such as sanitization, cleanliness, acid resistance, porosity, etc. have to be kept in mind. Natural stones have various applications in bathrooms and are used for flooring, wall, vanity tops, sinks and tub surrounds. Besides marble and granite, which are commonly used in bathrooms, travertine has been widely recognized as a suitable stone for use in bathrooms for its highly elegant look and wide availability.

Travertine's Suitability for Use in Bathrooms

Travertine use in bathrooms is not a very easy choice because travertine is porous. This leads people to believe that it’s impractical for areas where water is almost always present. However the truth is that travertine can definitely be used in bathrooms. It just depends on what type of finish you choose and if it’s installed correctly. If done properly, you will find that travertine is one of the most suitable stones for bathrooms. As per recommendations by experts, the best travertine tile finishes to use for bathrooms are honed-finish and tumbled-finish as they are able to withstand spills that commonly take place in a bathroom.

Installation and Maintenance

If you wish to use travertine in bathrooms, firstly find a reputed installer to install the travertine as the best way to maintain bathroom tiles is to get it installed perfectly. Thereafter, it is important that you seal it using appropriate sealers. This will prevent the travertine from absorbing water and getting stained, thus rendering it easier to maintain. However, remember that sealing can only prevent the stone from staining but, not etching. Though there are several types of travertine finishes, the best finish that removes concern related to etching is the honed-finish, the reason being its dull and matte texture.

No Vinegar Please

It is a common myth that you can safely clean practically anything around the house with vinegar. But, it is not so in case of travertine. Never make the mistake of using vinegar or any other acid-based product to clean travertine as they can permanently damage the natural stone surface. Nevertheless, travertine tile is a great choice for bathrooms not only because of its beauty, but also for its simple maintenance. Travertine in bathroom is easy to clean and hardly shows water spots.

Contact Your Favourite Stone Restoration Specialist

With The Marble Man experts, being just a call away, stone repair and stone maintenance seems to be the least troublesome task. Services of this top natural stone restoration company in Australia, ranges from maintenance of stone benchtops to marble floor restoration. They have a team of experienced technicians who service Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Central Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. 

For any information or advice related to stone care and maintenance, contact the Marble Man now and get a free quote. Tel: 1300 627 626; website: The Marble Man

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.