Little Silver Marble Polishing & Travertine & Limestone Honing Services
Marble, Travertine & Limestone as well as other natural stones require proper maintenance. Usage of cleaning products that are compatible with natural stone is very important. Just because a product is all natural or “green” does not mean it is suitable for marble, limestone or travertine. In fact vinegar is extremely harmful for use on calcite stones such as marble, limestone and travertine They also require professional refinishing occasionally by a Professional Natural Stone Restoration company since these stones are soft and scratch easily. The first step in professional restoration is to hone the stone with diamonds to remove scratches and marks. After that the stone could be polished with polishing compounds just like the factory to produce a shine from the stone itself. Some stones look nicer unpolished with a more natural matted look which is called a “honed finish” Stones like travertine and limestone and sometimes marble as well will be in a honed finish as opposed to a polish finish. We offer to polish or hone the stone as well as various customized finishes like a muted polish or a high hone where there is a subtle shine. Many of our customers ask to have their stone sealed. However generally they do not realize the limitations of a sealer. In fact a sealer only helps prevent colored stains on stone not the more common etches from improper cleaning products or scratches. We do offer to seal marble, travertine and limestone when necessary but educate our customers on the benefits and limitations of sealers and sealing natural stone. Many times we get phone calls to clean marble or travertine. Usually the issue is...Marble Honing & Polishing Service in Colts Neck NJ
Diamond Honing is the classic way to refinish marble floors and other natural stone surfaces such as limestone and travertine. What creates the beautiful finish whether its a honed natural look or a shiny polished appearance is not some sort of coating on the surface by the factory. Rather the formation of the molecules on the stone’s surface create the appearance and finish of the stone. When the molecules are more spread apart then the surface is slightly rougher and the appearance is a more matted honed look. When the molecules are very tightly packed then the surface is much smoother and has a glass like shine. Various diamond grits as well as polishing compounds can produce the desired finish by combining friction, abrasives and chemical reactions. The same way the factory can produce various finishes on each type of stone a stone restoration professional can do the same on a surface already installed. Additionally, once installed the stone floor can be ground in place creating a perfectly level floor with no lips uneveness or imperfections. Many times there are various stones in a floor. Sometimes there can be a mix of a carrara marble along with some nina marquina inlays. Sometimes a partial honed partial polished floor can accentuate the whole room. We invite you to check out on instagram as we post new pictures almost daily of our work. We look forward to working with you on your next marble, limestone or travertine project. Grout Works of Central NJ proudly serves most of NJ including Colts Neck, Rumson, Atlantic Highlands, Little Silver, Marlboro, Morganville, Holmdel and much...Grout, Honing Stone & Trump-NJ
Enough with tile and grout cleaning and sealing talk. In this post I will veer a bit off in to some politics and maybe will find my way back to marble polishing and stone refinishing stuff. I am a fan of Donald Trump. I think he would be the most likely candidate to make america great again. Here is why. 1. He gets things done ! Even in the private sector you cannot take this for granted but imagine an efficient government ! I don’t believe any other presidential candidate will cause an upheaval in the ridiculously wasteful fashion our government conducts its operations. 2. He knows how to deal with people and employees. He will hire the right people to run the government not the next politician in line and he can manage a large operation effectively. If you are not a business owner or in a managerial position you may not realize how critical management skills are. But if you are you need no explanation. Put it this way if you are looking for a professional stone restoration company to diamond hone your travertine or limestone you want the company owner doing the work not an employee but in big companies where thew boss can’t do it himself he has to know how to get it done effectively through someone else. 3. He does not need anyone’s money so that already allows him to seek that which is good for the country not to use the country to line his pockets. 4. Republicans in washington dc are not effective in getting anything done. Even candidates like Ted...Professional Grout Sealing Service Princeton NJ
The question we get asked a lot is if grout sealing is recommended. We get asked this question in a number of ways. 1. Does grout need to be sealed ? 2. Why should grout be sealed ? 3. What does a grout seal do ? 4. What should be used to seal grout ? 5. My friend told me she had her grout sealed and it did not work ? 6. How often should grout be resealed ? 7. I read online conflicting things about the effectiveness of sealing grout ? I will answer each question one by one. 1. Grout does not NEED to be sealed but it is recommended. 2. Grout should be sealed to prevent absorbtion. This will make it easier to keep clean since it will not get stained as easily from spills or dirty mop water. It also can prolong the life of the grout especially in a wet environment like a shower where a seal will allow little to no water to penetrate. 3. A seal prevents or minimizes absorbancy of liquids into the grout which is naturally porous. 4. There are many sealers available. We find that a color seal is the ultimate in regards to grout sealing and stain prevention. There are penetrating sealers that are used for grout. The better quality ones are more expensive and it must be applied properly to provide any effectiveness. 5. Many times sealers are poor quality or the application method was not right and therefore many times a grout seal will not be effective. 6. If you find that the grout is absorbing...Can a Wrong Grout Color Be Change ? Serving Princeton NJ
Dark tile flooring is very popular nowadays. Dark brown, gray or charcoal porcelain tiles are very common for new kitchen flooring. Large format porcelain tiles and plank Wood look tiles that come in various size planks are among the most popular of all tile floor types today. Generally dark grout to blend with the dark tiles is installed. However fairly common to the dismay of the homeowner is a discoloration or lightening of the grout color. This can really change the look of the floor tiles for the worse. There are a number of reasons why the grout color is not correct. In this article we will focus on one of the most common reasons which is construction dust. White dust that comes from construction like sheet rock can accumulate in the air and on the floor during construction. Since generally grout is absorbent especially sanded grout the color from the white dust can bleed in to the grout and ruin the dark color. Especially new grout that is wet can absorb light colored dust from construction. When a color actually bleeds in to the grout it is nearly impossible to clean it out. Grout Works of Central NJ in addition to specializing in cleaning grout has a unique technique to actually ensure that all the grout has a uniform color and that the color matches the tile as it was supposed to. Not only that, even if you mistakenly chose the wrong grout color we can generally change and customize the grout colors to exactly the color you wish. So whether you chose the wrong color grout or it was stained lighter...Who We Service
Grout Works of Central NJ provides service to businesses and consumers in Ocean County, Monmouth County and beyond.
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