Marble, Travertine & Limestone are natural stones that require proper maintenance. They also require professional refinishing occasionally by a Professional Natural Stone Restoration company. Since these stones are soft they can 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 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 not dirt rather the surface needs to be refinished. Sometimes it is very dirty but that also is many times due to the fact that the surface of the stone like a travertine floor has been worn to the point where it does not have a smooth finish anymore rather a rough surface. This is an open invitation for dirt to collect in all these rough and textured areas. By refinishing the surface of the stone floor it will be easier to clean the floor. We always provide detailed cleaning and maintenance instructions to all our customers.
Whether you have a travertine floor, marble vanity or limestone shower call us today to see how we can help you. Check out more information about natural stone care and restoration at groutworksnj.com/marble
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