Worried about stains on your marble, granite and other natural stone, but terribly confused about whether or not to seal? Many people find that they are given a lot of conflicting information when it comes to sealing. This article will help.
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Marble Cleaning?
We get many calls from homeowners asking for Marble Cleaning services. While we do offer marble cleaning, we rarely find that what the customer is actually looking for is in fact ‘cleaning’ of their marble.
Hollow tiles or cracking tiles and grout? Read this before ripping it all out.
When you walk across your tile and grout floor, does it sound more like cheap laminate? Or when you drop a spoon, does it sound like it’s landing on an empty container? Is your grout cracking? If so, some of your tiles may be in the process of separating from the underlayment. Before you rip it all out, read these simple and inexpensive possible solutions.
Testing Stone For Kitchen Countertop Usability -The Lemon Juice and Oil Test
Thinking about buying new countertop? Here is an easy but very effective way to test any granite for usability…
TIPS FROM A STONE CARE PRO FOR SELECTING AND BUYING STONE AND TILE
Are you building a new home? Restoring or re-decorating your old home? Are you an architect or interior designer in need of some direction with
Marble & Limestone
If your polished marble floor has lost its shine due to high-traffic and use, it can be revitalized to its original, beautiful state. If your marble countertops are scratched because someone forgot to use a cutting board or etched from sauces and acidic foods, we can restore them to like new.
Travertine
Honed (matte finish) and polished travertine finishes sometimes need to be re-honed to remove scratches and etching and re-polished. Brushed, saw cut, and tumbled travertine need to be professionally cleaned. All travertine finishes should be sealed from time to time. Classic Marble Restoration offers services that will keep your travertine looking like new.
Slate
Slate comes in several different textures. There is a smooth slate and a cleft finish, which is a rough finish. Slate is a porous stone and needs to be properly cleaned and sealed after installation and periodically thereafter.
Granite
Granite is much harder than marble, which is why it’s a popular choice for countertops. When it needs restoration and repair, you need to call a professional that has the specialized knowledge to work on your granite. Many stone restoration contractors won’t touch it. Fortunately, Classic Marble Restoration has the expertise to restore your granite surfaces.