Removing Grout Smear and Etch Marks from Natural Stone Surface

Being a house owner or a corporate business owner, you need to call Marble, Granite, Travertine, Stone Benchtop and Tile Restoration Specialists to elegantly bring those natural stone surfaces back to their original shine.

How to Prevent Grout Smear on Natural Stone Walls

Sealing natural stone tiles is important to avoid grout smear.  It’s advisable to seal with one good coating once before grouting and also one more sealant coating after grouting. Two coatings of sealing can be given before grouting for limestone tiles which are more porous. The film left from grouting porous stone tiles can be removed with the help of a haze remover.

Natural stone surfaces have to be regularly sealed by professionals to keep their elegance and prevent the formation of mould and mildew.

Repolishing Natural Stone Walls in the Bathroom

Repolishing the marble walls involves using a light abrasive on the surface of the tiles. This removes the dull etches (dull marks) on the stone surface. We then use a diamond-cutting compound on the surface of the tiles to remove small swirl marks left from our polishing abrasive. The walls are then cleaned using a special detergent, which will return the tiles surface back to their original finish.

It's important to thoroughly clean and remove excess grout. The characteristic of marble tile is that it's soft and so susceptible to scratching. When the grout is wet, there is not much chance of scratching, but one should be very careful while removing dried grout.

Benefits of Repolishing

• Removes etching and excess grout off the stone surface in the grinding process.
• Returns a natural gloss to the dull and etched surface again.
• We give you a natural glossy reflection without the use of waxes.

Natural stone maintenance processes such as Polishing, Sealing and Finishing reveals the immaculate beauty of natural colours and sheen of stone surfaces. If the maintenance is done by expert stone restorers, then the result achieved will be stunning!

Many people are concerned about maintenance after installing marble in a shower. But if you are a regular customer of The Marble Man you need not to worry at all. They will take care of everything in a timely manner. You need not to change whatever shampoo and soap you normally use in the shower as some people had doubted.

Australia’s #1 natural stone repair and restoration company has a team of experienced technicians who service: SYDNEY | CANBERRA | NEWCASTLE | CENTRAL COAST | BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST. 

Call a stone maintenance expert today on 1300 627 626 to get an obligation free stone restoration quote. You may also visit their Website and send email to book your onsite evaluation.

How to Remove Grout Burn from Marble Walls and Other Natural Stone Surfaces

The Marble Man services include Cleaning, Sealing, Stain Removal, Repairs, Restoration, Grouting, Grinding and Polishing of Ceramic, Sandstone, Terracotta, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Onyx or Terrazzo surfaces.

Polished natural stone walls can be left after installation quite patchy and dull from excess grout being left on the surface.  These areas will not clean off and require polishing to return their natural reflection.

Repolishing Marble Walls or Natural Stone Walls (Removing grout burn)

Repolishing the marble walls involves using a light abrasive on the surface of the tiles. This removes the dull etches (dull marks) on the surface of the tiles. We then use a diamond-cutting compound on the surface of the tiles to remove small swirl marks left from our polishing abrasive. The walls are then cleaned using a special detergent, which will return the tiles surface back to their original finish.

Benefits:

• Removes etching and excess grout off the surface in the grinding process.
• Returns a natural gloss to the dull and etched surface again.
• We give you a natural glossy reflection without the use of waxes.
• We provide an eight point guarantee on our stone restoration works. 

Why us? – The Marble Man

Many products available in the market for removing grout haze contain acidic ingredients, which will etch or burn your costly natural stone surfaces. At The Marble Man Company, we use tested and safe products for stone restoration and maintenance.

If you have questions about repair or maintenance issues with natural stone such as the following, we can answer them and provide the best stone care service.

How to remove ring marks and other stains from natural stone surface?

How do I remove hard water spots from marble, granite and other stone surfaces?

Do my granite, marble and other natural stones require Polishing?

Contact us on 1300 627 626 for an obligation free stone repair and restoration quote. Also visit our Website to get the A to Z of natural stone care and maintenance tips.

Give Your Stone Tiles the Best Care by Natural Stone Restoration Professionals

Cleaning tile floors with hand and towel is not very effective as tile and grout are porous and gather dust, dirt, spills etc. which go deep under the surface.  This makes cleaning such surfaces messy and uncomfortable. Though regular mopping and spot cleaning is a must, they don't ensure the lifelong protection as they are unable to reach the hidden dirt that lies deep within the pores of the grout lines.

Regular maintenance of tiles and grout will slow down the discolouration process and prevent mould from growing. Periodic inspection and timely cleaning or repair by stone care professionals is the best thing you can do for your natural stone tiles.

Marble and granite tiles are much more than just a flooring or wall decoration. In fact they can be the centre of attraction for your kitchen and bathroom if well cared for. Cleaning grout is the most important and effective way of keeping your tiles looking impressive. Unlike black tiles, white tiles get stained easily and put up a dirty look even if cleaned. Thus these tiles should be mopped regularly and don't forget to keep a tile cleaner handy so that immediate action can be taken in case of spills and stains.

Experts recommend the use of the mixture of baking soda and bleach as an effective way for deep cleaning grout. Mix the baking soda and bleach together in the bowl until it forms a thick paste. Use this paste on the dirty grout lines for about 5 to 10 minutes. The bleach will do most of the work just sitting there, but after 5-10 minutes, scrub it with a scrub brush so that the cleaner reaches deep down in to the grout. Wait another 5-10 minutes and then rinse the cleaner off of the grout.

In case of marble tiles, it’s best to use a mild dish-washing soap, as acidic products, such as things like vinegar, can cause damage. Apart from troublesome areas that need thorough clean up, you don't need to scrub as vigorously as when cleaning grout. A good quality cloth will do the work. Bathroom tiles give rise to growth of mould, particularly in light colored tiles. In such case, use of vinegar is often recommended along with cleaners that will prevent further mould growth.

At The Marble Man, you get stone tile cleaning services the result of which you can hardly expect if done manually at home. The stone restoration experts there inspect your floor and determine the exact type of treatment required for bringing back the vitality and lusture of the floor. The Marble Man team is the No.1 stone repair and restoration experts servicing many places in the QLD and NSW regions. They also employ latest professional floor cleaning methods to get you that extra shine and sheen. For more information contact their experts now on 1300 627 626.