Well Maintained Marble Makes Your Home or Property Stand Apart from the Rest

Marble is often used in flooring to enhance the home decor. With all its whirling patterns and shade variations, the marble surface has a refreshing and inspirational look and feel, that no other material (concrete, wood etc.) can claim.  But one thing to keep in mind that while laying the marble tiles, one should always use matching patterns on the floors, walls etc. While replacing a marble tile, it is very important to use one from the same original batch.

Marble, like most natural stone tiles, needs quality maintenance. It must be sealed and cleaned regularly with the help of professionals such as The Marble Man. Our top-notch restoration procedures bring out the beauty and detail in marble surfaces.

For sealing, The Marble Man team uses several different sealers to protect your marble floors. Sealing is a must have investment in the future longevity of your new or existing marble floor. We offer a huge range of sealing products to suit your requirements; featuring: Wet look enhancing sealers; Penetrating sealer for marble, limestone, travertine; Penetrating sealer for natural granite; Penetrating sealers for sandstone; Penetrating sealers for concrete.

For cleaning your marble surface, use only a mild detergent solution (a pH-neutral dish soap or clear ammonia diluted with water) or better go for a Marble Man product specially designed for marble. We use advanced cleaning methods involving chemical, abrasion, and heat treatment.

Never set your drink down on a marble surface (it will leave a stain if the marble surface was not sealed) and wipe up any spills immediately as they can stain or etch your costly marble because it has a porous surface. Marble is much softer than granite and wears down much easier as well. Handle it with care!

Honing & Polishing: Marble floors with high-traffic areas eventually turn dull when natural crystal patterns within the stone erode from abrasion of dirt, sand and shoes. Honing is a mix of repair and polishing done on a marble surface to bring back its sheen.

Polishing gives marble its luster and for that The Marble Man uses the cleaning, repairing and honing procedures. We use the latest diamond abrasive technology, polishing compounds and a dustless grinding system to return the beautiful natural reflection, and smooth finish to your marble. 

Your stone floor is what makes your home or property stand apart from the rest so it deserves to be looking its best. Take the frustration out of cleaning your dull, stained or worn marble floors today.  We will come and give you a FREE Stone Care Evaluation valued around $300. Don’t let anyone else touch your floor; it deserves the best professional stone care in the market! Call now: 1300 627 626, or send us some snaps of your stone surface through our Website.

Get the Natural Gloss Back to Your Tired Looking Marble and Other Stone Surfaces

The Marble Man polishes, seals and repairs all stone surfaces. 

There is not much point having beautiful marble or other stone surfaces if they don’t look great.  Here’s what one of our valued customer writes, “Well I have marble kitchen benches that are 5 years old and I’ve just had them re-honed and polished, so let me tell you what you need to know.” She is from DIY Decorator. She further wrote, “I called The Marble Man in Brisbane to re-hone and polish my marble kitchen benches.  Here’s what they did….” She was pretty happy about the outcome that she put the Before & After pictures of her stylish kitchen in her blog article.

The most common maintenance required to 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

The Marble Man provides 5-Star service on Polishing Marble and Stone Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms.

Marble Polishing Guarantee

We offer an 8 point guarantee to showcase our quality and level of service.

Marble and Stone Polishing

Our technical stone restoration team extends 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 Marble Man operates in Gold Coast|Brisbane|Sunshine Coast|Byron Bay |Sydney| Canberra| Newcastle|Central Coast. Our customers recommend us as Australia's Number One Marble, and Stone Restoration Specialists.

Stone Care

It is a common misconception that natural stone surfaces are pretty easy to maintain as they are strong materials, but the real thing is that even though stones are robust and highly resistant, they require regular maintenance. Most natural stones are porous like our skin and this makes them vulnerable too. The maintenance needs are professional cleaning, sealing and polishing. And after professional restoration, your stone surfaces will look fresh and new for six months to one year by protecting against moisture and harmful spills.  

The Marble Man has a team of experienced technicians who receive hands on, practical training on stone care processes and are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology.

Call us on 1300 627 626 to arrange an obligation free stone restoration quote, or even better email us some photos of the Marble/Stone surface so we can advise of the results we can achieve.

Know Your Natural Stone - Commercial Care & Cleaning

Basalt Paving

The most popular igneous stones used in building construction are granite and basalt, which means that they are cooled from the magma stage of molten rock, minerals and gases. Both contain large quantities of quartz and silica, but it is the heavy metals such as iron and magnesium that give the stones their dark colour.

Granite

Granite is great stuff. It's coarse-textured rock in which individual mineral grains are easily visible. Granite is strong and extremely durable. It mainly contains the minerals potassium, feldspar and quartz with small amounts of mica. Most of the continent is made of granite.

Granite is one of the hardest, most popular building materials used in the world and is commonly used indoors for kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanities, floors and furniture. Outdoors it is used in large structures such as bridges, monuments, retaining walls and steps and in large public floor areas due to its solid character and ability to withstand deterioration. Granite is usually used as a slab rather than a tile, so its weight must be considered when choosing an application.

Polished granite is hard wearing, easily maintained, heat, chip, bacteria, fire and scratch resistant and is not affected by acidic liquids such as juice, coffee, tea and wine when treated with a good quality penetrating sealer. Granite has an ageless beauty, is longer wearing than manmade stones and will retain its colour and finish longer than other stones.

Colours are usually shades of black, grey, brown, red, pink and yellow, which are determined by the minerals trapped when the stone is forming.

Basalt

Because the magma comes out of the earth and cools very quickly, the minerals have very little opportunity to grow. Basalt is thus extrusive and very fine grained.Basalt is also known as bluestone. It was traditionally used for cobbled roads and laneways due to its durability and because water drained away from the surface efficiently allowing it to dry quickly. It was also popular due to its texture, which made it a non-slip surface. It is now commonly used in outdoor areas for paving, stairs, exterior wall cladding, ponds, landscaping, pathways and indoors for countertops, walls and floors. 

Colours are usually blue-grey, green-grey, grey and black.

Formation & Characteristics of Igneous Stones

Igneous stones are exposed to extreme heat, hence the name ‘igneous’, which comes from the Latin word ‘ignius’ meaning fire. Igneous stone is either ‘intrusive’ or ‘extrusive’. ‘Intrusive’ stone is formed underground where rock located up to 40km under the earth’s surface melts at temperatures of up to 900 Degree C and becomes magma. The magma rises and cools slowly, trapping gases and minerals, and eventually solidifying into stone that has large crystals and a coarse texture. Granite is ‘intrusive’ stone.

‘Extrusive’ stone such as Basalt develops above the earth’s surface. It is formed from lava that flows from volcanos on to the earth’s surface and into the sea, or from volcanos under the sea. The lava settles on the earth or on the ocean floor and cools. The faster cooling process, due to the lower temperature at the earth’s surface and under the ocean, encourages smaller crystals to form.

Stone Restoration Service by The Marble Man 

It is a common mistake to think that granite and basalt stones are pretty easy to maintain as they are made of strong natural stone quarried from the mountain ranges. But the real thing is that even though they have a strong surface and are highly resistant, it needs regular maintenance that includes cleaning, sealing and polishing as per the usage. These stone surfaces can be maintained to look as new for six months to one year by protecting against moisture and harmful spills.  

We have a team of experienced technicians who receive hands on, practical training on stone care processes and are kept up to date with the latest techniques and technology. We provide service at: Gold Coast|Brisbane|Sunshine Coast|Byron Bay|Sydney|Canberra|Newcastle|Central Coast.

If you would like us to inspect your stone and get advice 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.

Order Your Christmas Stone Restoration & Cleaning with Discounts

It's Christmas time. 
Did you have your natural stone surfaces restored to welcome the guests?

In Australia, we have Christmas in midsummer. People celebrate their Christmas day having picnics on the beach, and surfing or spending their time playing cricket, football or other outdoor games. So Santa Claus is coming to beach but before that, he gives the reindeer a rest and uses kangaroos for his fun ride!

In place of the usual fur-lined red suit, Santa Claus rocks swim trunks and sunglasses. Santa also gets numerous letters filled with gift ideas from all the youngsters, and on Christmas night he brings gifts to all good girls and boys – the interesting thing here is that six kangaroos will be found pulling his sledge in the night sky.

Many offices have pre-Christmas lunches or parties on Christmas Eve although these events may occur as early as the 2nd week of December. People hang wreaths on their front doors and sometimes go out Christmas carol singing on Christmas eve. People also decorate their houses and gardens with Christmas Trees and Christmas lights.

Preparations for Christams starts in October or even earlier; all the shopping, renewal of home decor etc. are done well in advance. Being Australia's Number One Marble, Granite, Travertine, Stone Benchtop and Tile Restoration Specialist, The Marble Man used to have busy time these days. Because we give special discounts for Christmas, many households take this as an opportunity to repair or restore the whole marble or stone surfaces in their house.  

At The Marble Man,  we mainly do stone Polishing ( Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms), Sealing (Kitchens and vanities, Floors and Bathrooms), Repairs (Kitchen Benchtops and Floors) and Cleaning (chemical, abrasion, and heat methods are applied according to the type of the marble or natural stone surfaces).  

To help you best we recommend that you phone us to discuss your stone surface restoration job or even better email us some photos of the material so we can advise of the results we can achieve. 

Get a free stone restoration quote:

Phone: 1300 627 626.

Website: The Marble Man

7 Tips to Keep Your Natural Stone Surfaces As Good As New

If your lovely natural stone surfaces are not properly maintained, everyday wear and tear can badly affect their appealing qualities. Natural Stone is delicate and porous, so it easily absorbs spilled liquids and oils causing staining. In order to preserve the beauty of marble, granite and other natural stones and also to get the longest life, one has to be very careful and observe the following stone care and maintenance tips:

• It’s good to use coasters under all glasses, while you serve alcohol or citrus juices. Acids in our common foods and drinks can etch the natural stone surface.

• Avoid placing hot items directly on the stone surface. Even though many stones can withstand heat, make it a habit to use trivets or mats under hot dishes.

• Spills are to be removed immediately. Don’t wipe, only blot the spill with a paper towel. Flush the area with water only after the spill is completely removed. Residues from cooking oils and everyday food spills, as well as hairspray or other cosmetics are harmful to natural stone. Frequently clean interior floors with warm water and a clean, non-abrasive dry dust mop. Sand, dirt and grit do the most damage by scratching the delicate stone surface.

• Employ only neutral, pH-balanced Cleaners formulated for natural stone. Never use vinegar, lemon juice or cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tile cleaners on your precious natural stone surface.

• Use rugs at door entrances to avoid sand, dirt and grit coming in contact with stone surfaces. This simple step can save your stone floor from scratching.  

• Natural stone surfaces must be protected with a penetrating sealer to maintain their natural beauty. Sealing is a must have investment in the future longevity of your new or existing stone surfaces.

• Particular care is to be given to your natural stone in the bath or other wet areas. Hard water or soap scum can damage the sheen of stone surfaces. First ensure that the sealing is intact in the area. Remove the Soap Scum on a regular basis using a non-acidic scum remover. 

For deep stains and etch marks, we recommend professional refinishing that’ll only restore the fresh, new look and feel of your benchtops or tile floors. There is not much point having costly marble or stone surfaces if they don’t look great! For detailed information about stone maintenance, visit our Website or call us now on 1300 627 626 for a free stone restoration quote.

Keep Your Marble Floors Looking Great Like New For Decades

It is a common notion that marble flooring is pretty easy to maintain as it is made of strong natural stone quarried from the mountain ranges. But the real thing is that even though marble has a strong surface and is highly resistant, it needs regular maintenance that includes cleaning, sealing and polishing. It can be maintained to look as new for six months to one year by protecting against moisture and harmful spills.  

Marble is wear resistant, but the fact that it is a porous stone like our skin makes it vulnerable too. These tiny pores provide good room for the dirt and grime to settle on it. These pores retain the greasy materials and spreads odour also. The item spilled on the floor such as wine can seriously stain the marble floor. Professional stone cleaning is the best way to remove these stains. The Marble Man is the leading stone polishing, sealing and repairing specialist in Australia which has been doing the marble and stone restoration work for over 20 years. The stone restoration team offers marble and other natural stone maintenance services such as stone bench top maintenance, stone repair, natural stone restoration etc. at several places in the QLD & NSW region.

   

When the marble floors are initially installed, they should be treated with good quality surface sealer along with the surface finishing work. The surface finishing and sealing products will fill the pores of the floor, creating a layer of protection. According to the location of the floor, surface sealing and finishing treatment has to be carried out every six to twelve months.

Managing the stains on marble: As marble is an alkaline material, an acidic substance spills on the untreated marble surface can cause a chemical reaction leading to discoloration of the marble permanently. Fruit juices, wine, sodas, vinegar based- liquids, soaps and cleaning products are the materials which can stain the marble. Spills should be wiped off immediately with clean wet cloth or sponge. Applying sealants regularly can safe guard the marble surface, but regular maintenance is very much essential to keep it stain free and looking new.

People used to mix vinegar with water to clean the marble, but actually it damages the surface. Glass cleaner cannot be used as these products are acidic that may cause etching and dullness to the marble surface.

As marble is a hard substance, it is considered as a damage resistant floor. But actually marble is a quite soft material that can get damaged due to breakage, cracks and get chipped. Pads under the furniture legs can prevent scratch and damage to the floor. It is advisable not to pull or drag any material across the marble. Stains and gritty dirt are to be immediately removed. Cleaning, polishing and sealing should be carried out regularly. Marble floor can be maintained easily as long as it is done with right products.

You can keep your marble floors looking great like new for decades by scheduling its maintenance with quality stone restoration professionals like The Marble man. Their team will provide the best with 5 star service and effective solutions for stone bench tops maintenance, stone maintenance, stone repair, natural stone restoration etc.  

For small areas of marble floor cleaning, always use non acidic polishes, sealants and cleaners. Do not wait until the wear and tear get sets with the floor. Maintenance will then become costlier as the surface will turn uneven and hard to clean. As the proverb says ‘A stitch in time saves nine,’ do maintain the marble floors regularly. 

Visit our website today and send us some snaps of your marble floors so we can advise if it requires a face lift. You may also discuss marble and other stone restoration requirement with technicians on 1300 627 626. We're headquartered on the Gold Coast and service: SYDNEY | CANBERRA | NEWCASTLE | CENTRAL COAST | BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST, and more. 

Repair and Restoration of Marble and Stone Benchtops, Floors and Bathrooms

If your marble, granite or other stone surfaces have become chipped, scratched, stained or damaged in some way, don’t worry, there are expert stone technicians who can make it alright. After repair or restoration, your stone tiles will get back the original shine and sheen. We can repair your vanity, floor tiles, benchtops, tables or any other stone surface that has become damaged and give the best possible result.

At The Marble Man we use the latest technology glues epoxies, diamond abrasives and nano treatments to repair your marble or stone floors, benchtops and bathrooms. Our technicians are located across Australia and are ready to assist. Contact us and we will be happy to give a free stone restoration quote.

We have a team of experienced stone repair and tile cleaning technicians who service:

SYDNEY | CANBERRA | NEWCASTLE | CENTRAL COAST | BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST

Call our office today on 1300 627 626 to arrange an obligation free stone restoration quote or email us to book your onsite evaluation.

Stone Repairs and Stone Restoration Services

The Marble Man team offers a huge range of repairing options to produce a fantastic repair to your stone surface so that you can enjoy it for years to come. Our stone care technicians are highly experienced and are professional craftsmen. They are regularly trained with state of the art stone restoration techniques.

The natural stone repair and restoration works we offer include but not limited to the following:

• Chipped Marble or Granite benchtops
• Cracked Marble or Granite benchtops
• Chipped floor tiles
• Granite benchtop joints
• Sink and hotplate cut-out adjustments
• Stain removal
• Scratch removal
• Grout replacement
• Silicon replacement

First, the stone surface is perfectly cleaned so the scope of the repair is fully realized. We take extra care to assess the restoration projects, and then the necessary repair is carried out using proper machines and quality products.

Why The Marble Man Stone Restorers?

Our stone technicians are well experienced in handling all types of stone restoration whether Marble, Granite, Onyx, Limestone, Slate, Travertine, Terrazzo, or any other natural stone. 

The Marble Man Company offers domestic services such as floors, walls, vanity, counters tops, table tops, bathrooms and showers etc., as well as commercial stone care services, including hotels, offices, facilities management companies, real estate companies and more.