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Marble is a beautiful natural stone and rightly called the queen of stone for its diverse colour range, its structural composition made mostly of calcium and mineral deposits that produce its characteristic veining. Marble is classed as a metamorphic stone (Greek for change form) being the result of transformation of a pre- existing rock namely Limestone, mineralogy Calcite, Dolomite or Serpentine,ranging in colour from white, grey,red, pink, buff, rose, gold, green, yellow, black, brown, tan, Marble although not as porous as some Limestones it is a relatively soft material measuring 3 - 5 on the MOHS scale of hardness, Marble will without question require sealing and a regular cleaning & maintenance regime It is vital that you use the right cleaning products regularly. This is particularly important because these calcite stones are very acid sensitive - acid etching is one of the most common damage that we are called upon to restore. To reduce the frequency between the restoration process it is vital you follow some basic advice.
Regular maintenance
We cannot emphasise enough how important this is because restoration can be expensive depending upon the damage and condition of the flooring, therefore corrective maintenance will save you money in the interim.
Our first recommendation is to provide very good barrier matting at entrances, especially to external doorways halls etc. This will help trap the very destructive particles of grit and sand that will scratch and wear the surface, reducing the shine and leaving unsightly dull patches that will occur quickly after installation. Beware of hard shoes, especially those that have large grips underneath that can trap stones or chippings or stiletto shoes with worn heals. It is always useful to keep indoor slippers near the entrance hall.
Regular dry mopping with a microfibre pad or alternatively vacuum loose particles with a cylinder-type vacuum that has a soft brush head, then use a good stone soap for damp mopping,. Do not use any high alkaline or especially acid based cleaners, always attend to spills straight away, mopping up with clean water. This is very important with acid based foods or drinks, even these deposits, if left for a short period will cause etching of your Marble needing restoration. NO SEALER WILL WITHSTAND ACID COMPLETELY - BE WARNED.
Periodic Restoration
However, over time and depending upon the factors above and your household, some damage from wear and tear is inevitable and accidents will happen. In addition to surface scratching , acid etching food & drink stains, possible chips or deep stress cracks or damaged grout cannot be put right by simply polishing alone. This will require specialist Diamond abrasives process of varying degrees depending on the level of damage & finish required. Any cracks or chips will need filling with special fillers before polishing can commence.
At Re-vive Stonecare we offer complete restoration and cleaning for both Commercial and Domestic clients. In most cases we will offer a no obligation site visit to assess the best process and method to achieve your desired results, from perhaps just cleaning and re-sealing to grinding - honing - re-polishing and sealing.
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When you call a restoration company it is worth asking the right questions as to the procedures they use. Many cleaning companies do not have the right equipment, training and experience to undertake stone restoration.
Some offer alternative quick fixes to problems that can only be put right by using the correct systems and methods.
Please call 01376 529951 for advice.
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- DIAMOND GRINDING
- HONING AND POLISHING
- PROTECTION & SEALING
- GROUT CLEANING & RE-GROUTING
- STAIN REMOVAL
- REPAIRS & WORKTOPS REPAIRS
- CRYSTALLIZATION & MAINTENANCE
- LIPPAGE REMOVAL
- ANY STONE RESTORATION WORK
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Badgers House
111 Bridport Way
Braintree
CM7 9FP |
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01376 529951
01376 529951 |
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