Marble repairs can be a costly proposition. That’s not because there aren’t any good repair tips and techniques out there. It’s just that it can be difficult to find them. First off, let’s go over some of the more common ways in which marble surfaces can become damaged or dirty and require repairs. Then we’ll talk about the best marble cleaning products and techniques for these types of repairs.
One of the most damaging ways in which you can damage your granite countertops is through heavy footwear. If you have ever worked at an office with a lot of heavy foot traffic, or if you are currently working in one, you know how easy it is to cause a lot of wear and tear to marble surfaces. Even the best marble cleaning polishing techniques are going to be unable to prevent this damage if you’re simply standing around all day on your feet. This means that the first step in maintaining your beautiful marble surface is to stop wearing and dragging your feet!
If you need repairs to your marble surfaces, the best advice that we can offer you is to never try to tackle these repairs yourself. You should always contact a professional cleaning and repair service to get the job done right. The last thing that you want to do is to make your marble surfaces even more unattractive by trying to fix them yourself. In fact, this can actually lead to a damaged surface and a lot of expensive repairs. If you do decide to attempt some of these repairs on your own, there are a few things that you should never do.
Never clean your granite countertops with anything but the recommended cleaning products. In fact, many people believe that the use of any kind of acidic cleaner is okay. That’s not the case. In fact, using any type of acidic cleaner on your granite will definitely damage the surface, leaving it looking patchy and terrible-looking. If you are going to be using any type of acidic cleaner to clean your marble repairs, you should place a pad beneath the area that is being treated to protect it from the cleaning chemicals.
Another important thing that you should never do with your marble repairs is to ever try to use a stain removal compound on the stone. Stone countertops have natural oils built in that help to protect them. When you begin to use any type of harsh chemical cleaners or stain removal compounds, this protective oil begins to break down and the stone repairs are stained right away.
The only thing that you should ever do with your marble flooring is to wipe your marble surfaces after any type of cleaning or repair. These types of activities will prevent all of the dirt and grime from building up around your marble flooring and will leave your surfaces looking beautiful. If you do not follow these steps, over time you will notice that the color of your marble repairs has faded, or that the surface has been discolored.
When you begin to make any kind of marble repairs, you should always start by trying to dry the repairs out completely. You can do this by using fans, or by elevating the floor on an angle. As the repairs begin to dry out, you can begin polishing them, making sure to use the same type of polishing paste and polishing pads that you placed onto the surface before you started the repairs. You should always polish the repaired marble surface in small sections, and never in large sections of tile. This is especially important for marble floors, since if you start to use too much pressure on one section of the repair, it could cause damage to other parts of the repair.
You should never use chemicals when it comes to marble repairs. Many people think that polishing stones is just like brushing and drying them, but this is not true. A polishing process on marble tiles can take many hours, so be sure to ask any questions that you might have during the cleaning or polishing process. If you find that you have any questions or concerns, there are many professionals that specialize in cleaning and repairing marble tile. In fact, marble repairs are very common, and homeowners do not have to worry about doing the job themselves. They simply contact a professional, and the rest is done for them.
Stone Surface Polish is your go-to for high-quality marble repair, contact us today to discuss your needs.