Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Marble and Granite Restoration

Marble and Granite Restoration is the artisan skill of resurfacing and re-polishing stone.
With Traffic wear, weather, the 'elements' and life lived over the top of stone surfaces, stone becomes dulled, etched and worn in time.
Stone is a natural element and needs nourishing from time to time like a good pair of leather shoes, otherwise the leather will become dry, rigid and start to crack.
In the same way Stone must be nourished and sealed to maintain a 'healthy' mineral balance in the stone surface.
Marble and Granite along with sedimentary stones such as limestone and sandstone need to be cleaned and sealed periodically - most commonly every 18months to 2years, this will maintain a healthy well nourished stone surface.
However permanent damage can occur on stone surfaces such as food stains, etching (Acid burns) from foods such as wine, lemon, chili and other acidic foods/ liquids. In these situations the only way to rectify and restore the stone is to completely resurface the tile or countertop.
Marble and Granite Resurfacing and Polishing Restoration should result in a dramatic improvement of the surface and return the stone to a near new finish. Always ask your stone technician how best to maintain your particular surface.


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