Installation Guidelines and Maintenance Tips for Natural Stone Tiles

If you want lasting beauty for your natural stone surfaces, then stick to proper care and timely maintenance. One should have some basic stone restoration ideas like when to call a stone restoration professional and what routine cleaning procedures one has to follow on a daily basis.

Natural stones have the inbuilt ability to transform an environment and create soothing pleasure and joy. If you don’t have stones at home or office, think of installing them as early as you can afford. If you’re not sure about the cost or what type of stones to purchase, give The Marble Man a FREE CALL on 1300 627 626.

It is advisable to follow the guidelines of a professional natural stone restoration specialist, starting from the time you purchase the stone, to ensure the original beauty of your floors for years to come. There are many instances where people neglected their costly stone surfaces after installation, thereby getting severe damages to the stone’s structure within a short time. 

Understanding different kinds of natural stones and their restoration needs is not an easy task. It needs years of experience and research on natural stone care and maintenance to get expertise on this matter. That’s why The Marble Man insists you to check up your stone tiles - floors, vanities worktops etc. - at least once in a year with the help of a stone repair and restoration specialist. The Marble Man stone technicians are well qualified and get regular stone restoration training.

The Marble Man recommends these everyday use ideal stone cleaning products for removing soap scum, hard water deposits, and mildew from different types of floor and wall tiles in residential baths and showers. These stone surfaces need a more thorough routine cleaning due to the build-up of soap scum, body oils and hard-water stains.

Sweep or vacuum your natural stone floors regularly to remove dirt, dust and other harmful materials. Follow with a soft scrub brush or white nylon scrub pad dampened with a neutral pH cleaner. Finally rinse the stone surface with normal water and dry the area to get a refreshingly clean and elegant stone surface.

Ask the Marble Man What Specialised Restoration Procedures Your Stone Surface Needs

                                

Natural stone adds value to our homes and workplaces mostly because of the beauty and durability it possesses. However, being porous, it needs to be sealed and maintained properly to ensure its lasting beauty. The Marble Man specializes in restoring the natural beauty of stones through various processes and thus provides immediate solution to any issues related to stone surfaces. 

Natural stones may undergo several forms of damage and destruction. It may get stained, discolored, scratched or etched and hence should be treated professionally, employing appropriate techniques. In this article we shall learn about the specific techniques of stone repair and the purpose behind applying them.

Should natural stone be sealed?

In many cases, it is practical to seal your stone countertop in order to enhance its lifespan. If properly sealed, your stone will be protected from dirt and spills. But how will you come to know if the stone requires sealing? 

Here is a simple trick: put some water on the surface and let it stay for a few minutes. If dark spots are visible after the water is wiped away, it is evident that moisture is penetrating the surface and it requires sealing and protection. 

You may also have the delicate tiles sealed before installation as it prevents staining of tiles during installation. All types of stone surfaces; be it honed, flamed, polished or sandblasted, should be protected with appropriate sealers. Most stone surfaces require application of sealers after every two to three years.

Marble and other natural stone polishing

Polishing is a very important part of natural stone restoration process as it brings out the splendour of the natural stone. The polish and shine of a stone ensure its strength and durability. Marble, being a soft stone, is more susceptible to scratches and acid damage. 

The Marble Man handles marble floor restoration by applying specialised stone polishing techniques. To restore the original shine, they use a unique chemical to revive the calcium in the stone. With the special treatment, scratches and etch marks are also removed giving the stone bench tops and floors a perfectly polished finish. However, noticing severe damage, The Marble Man may recommend having your stone physically restored by the process of diamond grinding.

Cleaning the natural stone

One of the primary reasons behind the damage of natural stones is the application of incorrect cleaning and stone maintenance methods and inappropriate chemicals that may harm natural stone surfaces. 

Dirt, oil and sand get easily absorbed into natural stone and gradually dull the entire surface. It is highly recommended that you include dry dust mopping as part of your daily routine so that the stone surface remains clean and thus save the stone restoration and replacement cost in future. 

Before applying any chemicals to clean the stone surfaces, take The Marble Man’s advice and save your stone from possible damages. In case some damage has already occurred, it’s time to turn up to The Marble Man as their professional stone cleaning techniques will save the stone and bring back the old shine on your stone surfaces. Call a stone specialist now: 1300 627 626.

Professional Cleaning Methods for Marble & Other Natural Stone Surfaces

The Marble Man team caters to the marble and other natural stone cleaning and restoration requirements from expensive large mansions to high-rise luxury apartment buildings in GOLD COAST | BRISBANE | SUNSHINE COAST | NORTHERN NSW | TOOWOOMBA | SYDNEY | CANBERRA and around the nation. We also extend our stone care services to individual homes.

Here are some important tips for maintaining your outside stone paving:

• Get your stone surfaces professionally cleaned and sealed once in a while.
• Use only PH neutral cleaners designed for natural stone surfaces. Other cleaners available in the market can cause damage to your marble or other natural stone tiles. 
• Blot, don’t wipe, accidental spills at the earliest. Acidic spills slowly enters into the stone through its porous surface and cause permanent stains.
• Ensure thorough cleaning once in a year with approved stone mould remover.
• At many instances, pot plants happened to be the main source of stains. Several minerals and chemicals drain out of the pots, so it’s better to keep collector trays underneath them. Also, keep the pot plants raised above the stone surfaces.
• Do not place metal appliances and instruments on the stone surfaces because rust can stain the stone tiles or marble worktops.
• Leaves accumulated on the stone pavements can eventually spoil the stone surfaces as they decay. Regularly remove the leaves.

We at The Marble Man use specific stone cleaning products to suit to the type and quality of your stone materials. Each stone surface may present a unique cleaning problem and has to be treated accordingly. 

For stone tile floors cleaning, we use 3 different cleaning methods to achieve the best result possible. These are chemical, abrasion, and heat methods of stone cleaning.  These three tile cleaning processes are often used in conjunction to give you amazing results. 

Get a free quote on natural stone Cleaning, Sealing, Polishing and Repair by calling us on 1300 627 626.