Marble and Granite is a luxury item but this can be a serious safety issue, the solution is a compromise on polish for texture.
The surface can be mechanically roughened to produced a textured finish that will be far safer.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Marble, Granite and Stone Anti-Slip
Stone tile Anti-slip. Smooth Marble or Granite type stone can be deadly when wet or even with the slightest amount of moisture sitting on the surface.
Marble and Granite is a luxury item but this can be a serious safety issue, the solution is a compromise on polish for texture.
The surface can be mechanically roughened to produced a textured finish that will be far safer.
Stone surfaces that have been roughened mechanically for Anti-slip purposes will need sealing to prevent soiling penetrating into the pores of the stone.
Marble and Granite is a luxury item but this can be a serious safety issue, the solution is a compromise on polish for texture.
The surface can be mechanically roughened to produced a textured finish that will be far safer.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Limestone maintenance and restoration
Limestone is a Sedimentary stone, it is basically formed through years of sediment and elements settling into areas are compacted over time with heat and pressure to form bedrock.
Once quarried Limestone is a beautiful looking stone and can compliment almost any property.
More dense variaties can be polished right up to a mirror finish.
However Limestone Cleaning and Maintenance cleaning and maintenance can be a challenge and is best left to the professionals.
As Limestone is formed through settling sediments like sand grains, there are air pockets in between the grain particles and this is where soiling can become easily ingrained into the surface of the stone. In some cases when the soiling is deep down into the pores of the surface a simple clean or steam cannot remove the unsightly soiling stains and marks.
Surfaces can also become heavily worn with traffic over time.Limestone restoration and Resurfacing is the best solution to restore your limestone worn or heavily soiled floor or surface, this removes the unjulations from the wear and etching and results in an even surface.
For images of Limestone restoration, polishing and sealing go to our Facebook album of Natural Stone restoration
Once quarried Limestone is a beautiful looking stone and can compliment almost any property.
More dense variaties can be polished right up to a mirror finish.
However Limestone Cleaning and Maintenance cleaning and maintenance can be a challenge and is best left to the professionals.
As Limestone is formed through settling sediments like sand grains, there are air pockets in between the grain particles and this is where soiling can become easily ingrained into the surface of the stone. In some cases when the soiling is deep down into the pores of the surface a simple clean or steam cannot remove the unsightly soiling stains and marks.
Surfaces can also become heavily worn with traffic over time.Limestone restoration and Resurfacing is the best solution to restore your limestone worn or heavily soiled floor or surface, this removes the unjulations from the wear and etching and results in an even surface.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Mold & Lichen removal
Mold & Lichen is plant growth on surfaces and can be unsightly and slippery.
Mold and lichen are fungus type plants that depend on using a 'host' surface to grow on and draw moisture from.
Black lichen is one of the most common lichens that people encounter on their properties, it can penetrate deep into surfaces like concrete and cause all kinds of issues, even with the most popular off-the-shelf products, as most of these products are a 'flash-burn' chlorine product which works short term only to have the lichen grow back months later.
Certain companies offering Mold Kill treatments have specialist long term release products that have an active lichen kill effect. Keeping driveways, patios and sidewalks lichen Keeping Driveways, patios, sidewalks and concrete Mold Free free for up to 12 months per treatment this type of service is definitely the most long term and cost effective option property owners have!
Mold and lichen are fungus type plants that depend on using a 'host' surface to grow on and draw moisture from.
Black lichen is one of the most common lichens that people encounter on their properties, it can penetrate deep into surfaces like concrete and cause all kinds of issues, even with the most popular off-the-shelf products, as most of these products are a 'flash-burn' chlorine product which works short term only to have the lichen grow back months later.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Grout Re-Coloring & Sealing Restoration
Grout Re-Coloring & Sealing Restoration ( Re-colouring ) is a service that re-colors grout lines. Grout is porous, which means it is susceptible to absorb liquids and soils. Grout Recoloring and Sealing changes the state of grout from Porous to non-porous grout, this is done as the grout re-colouring pigment is applied to the prepared grout lines in a tiled area, it also acts as a sealer to the grout surface.
The resulted finish is the grout will have a consistent color across the whole area, it will remain dry in appearance and will act in a waterproofed manner.
The Grout once treated will be far easier to clean and maintain, and will also have a far higher level of presentation and does not look like a painted or plastic surface.
The resulted finish is the grout will have a consistent color across the whole area, it will remain dry in appearance and will act in a waterproofed manner.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Slippery Tile - Antislip Treatment
Slippery Tiles are always a problem in the wet, Tile Anti-slip Treatment is the solution!
Slippery tiles account for a huge percentage of injuries and even in some cases deaths.
In the US this can cause huge liabilities and even lawsuits, something everyone works on avoiding.
Tile surfaces can be changed in a treatment from smooth to varied levels of roughness and texture to result in a safer flooring, so much so that once certain treatments are carried out the tiles' traction will be greater when wet than when dry.
Keeping tile surfaces Cleaned & Sealed and free from mold and slime growing on the tiles is also a very important practical note to maintaining a safe walking surface!
Slippery tiles account for a huge percentage of injuries and even in some cases deaths.
In the US this can cause huge liabilities and even lawsuits, something everyone works on avoiding.
Tile surfaces can be changed in a treatment from smooth to varied levels of roughness and texture to result in a safer flooring, so much so that once certain treatments are carried out the tiles' traction will be greater when wet than when dry.
Keeping tile surfaces Cleaned & Sealed and free from mold and slime growing on the tiles is also a very important practical note to maintaining a safe walking surface!
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.
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.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Concrete Color Staining Restoration
Concrete Color Staining Restoration ('Colour' in some countries) is a fast and effective and economical way of restoring concrete's color and presentation to an area, compared to removal and replacement.
This can be carried out on flat concrete, broom finished concrete, stamped concrete and textured concrete.
Cracks can also be repaired at this time so that when stain is applied damage is no longer drastically apparent, and the new color stain will not enhance or highlight any damage on the surface.
There are many different colors and finishes please visit Concrete Colour Staining Restoration
Once the surface has been prepared and cleaned of all contaminants the stain can be applied in a selected color.
There are various finishes that are achievable on a concrete area, these are:
a Solid color stain, this is a color stain that re-issues color over the area in a solid consistent color that covers the area in the same way paint covers a piece timber, leaving no translucent areas showing through. Go to Facebook for pictures of this type of color restoration
a Translucent stain, this is more of 'watercolor' effect stain, that influences color over an area but has more of a clear effect in a way that the surface features below can be seen, for example the stones on the surface. this results in a mottled or aged look.
The Faux finish is a specialist finish where more than one color is used to achieve a marbled or two toned effect, this can give a real touch of luxury and make a plain area very impressionable.
For more information on concrete color staining visit Info on Concrete Color Stain Restoration
This can be carried out on flat concrete, broom finished concrete, stamped concrete and textured concrete.
Cracks can also be repaired at this time so that when stain is applied damage is no longer drastically apparent, and the new color stain will not enhance or highlight any damage on the surface.
There are many different colors and finishes please visit Concrete Colour Staining Restoration
Once the surface has been prepared and cleaned of all contaminants the stain can be applied in a selected color.
There are various finishes that are achievable on a concrete area, these are:
a Solid color stain, this is a color stain that re-issues color over the area in a solid consistent color that covers the area in the same way paint covers a piece timber, leaving no translucent areas showing through. Go to Facebook for pictures of this type of color restoration
a Translucent stain, this is more of 'watercolor' effect stain, that influences color over an area but has more of a clear effect in a way that the surface features below can be seen, for example the stones on the surface. this results in a mottled or aged look.
The Faux finish is a specialist finish where more than one color is used to achieve a marbled or two toned effect, this can give a real touch of luxury and make a plain area very impressionable.
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