Colonial Floor Care of was founded in 1986 by a Master Terrazzo repair expert who insisted on quality work and attention to detail. Today, we continue the quality tradition of Terrazzo restoration, but now also include marble and travertine cleaning, polishing, repair and maintenance.

Marble restoration of Miami is best done by professionals like us who has years of experience. Restoration is not something than cannot be done with a single action; instead it is a process that involves three steps namely cleaning, repair and polishing or buffing. When faced with a marble floor which has a dull surface, most homeowners think that all it needs is some cleaning. Apparently, this is not the right solution. Cleaning is great for dirty surfaces but for marble that has lost its deep shine, restoration is the answer.

Unlike limestone and granite which are both hard types of stone, marble is a soft stone. As time passes, it gets dull and scratches are very visible. The shine it had when it was newly installed might be gone by now. We know that this is a normal occurrence and we are delighted to educate our customers on what the stone surface really needs. Actually, marble must be polished to bring back the sheen it once had. Being experts in floor care, we can easily determine if the floor or countertop needs more than cleaning, thus needing restoration.

One of the mysteries of marble is that it can be mistaken for being dirty because it is not shiny. The truth is that it is not really filthy, the surface is only rough or full of scratches. The reflections are scattered on the coarse surface, giving the marble a dull look. On the other hand, a shiny surface is actually a smooth surface, reflecting the light from the sources producing a mirror-like, reflective effect. In conclusion, a dull marble simply needs some polishing and smoothing to bring back its reflective or glossy finish.

Restoring marble

The deep shine and high gloss of newly installed or polished marbles can be achieved. The surface is rubbed with abrasives of different levels, starting with rough or coarse ones and continuing on to finer abrasives. Polishing marble is almost the same as sanding wooden surfaces. First we rub the marble with coarse grit abrasives with an electric floor polishing machine. Then we use finer abrasives, moving to finer ones until the surface of the marble is very smooth. In the beginning, the deep and big scratches are removed by the coarse grit abrasives and towards the end of the polishing process, the fine scratches are eliminated by the fine grit abrasives. We continue rubbing or buffing the surface until we reach a point where the scratches cannot be seen by our naked eye.

Professional restoration is still the best solution

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Marble can be made shiny by making the surface as smooth as possible. Marble restoration of Miami should be left to a floor care company like ours. The process requires skills, knowledge, experience as well as the best materials and equipment. Restoration is actually a practical choice because you get three deals in one package. Your marble is cleaned, repaired and then polished - with results that will last for a long time. Get in touch with us now.

Marble has been a prime choice of homeowners because of its attractive appearance and the cool touch it elicits. It looks great whether it is installed on the floor or the countertop. Newly installed marble looks so perfect; it is smooth to the touch, has a lustrous shine, and has a deep gloss. However, with the passage of time and lack of care, over time you will surely notice some scratches, stains and worn-out patterns. The mentioned condition requires professional Marble Restoration of Palm Beach.

It is a common misconception that marble does not need to be maintained meticulously because it is a natural stone. Even if it is indeed hard and solid, marble still needs to be cleaned regularly and has to be repaired in case of damage. As a stone floor care company, we have observed that this is one of the greatest mistakes that homeowners commit. As a result, marble surface turns dull, or worse, it deteriorates.

In addition to thinking that marble is maintenance-free, people also use the wrong methods and chemicals. Even if you have the best intentions, it is essential to have the information or knowledge before beginning any marble cleaning or polishing. With the wrong materials and techniques, you could end up ruining the marble instead of restoring it.

By the way, the surface shine of marble is made possible by crystals in the stone. It will not reflect light evenly if it has become dull, broken or crushed. The broken crystals can be compared to the broken lens of a flashlight which will not be able to reflect the light that comes from the bulb.

Problems Encountered

Foot traffic is the main cause of the dulling of marble, and it is not the heels of shoes that could damage the crystals, rather it is the rough dirt and oils that comes with the shoes. Apparently, the crushing impact is further increased due to the pressure being created by the person’s weight.

Substances that contain acid can ruin your marble floor or countertop. What’s more, some cleaning products, food, alcohol, and perfume can cause etching on the surface too. Aside from that, it can be stained quickly by spills if it is not properly sealed.

Restoration Solutions

In order to make the marble surface shiny again, the best thing to do is to make the crystals sharp. Honing and polishing are required which can only be accomplished by a floor care company like ours. Our artisans would put diamond abrasive pads at the bottom of the machine to make the surface of the marble smooth and clean. Moreover, honing can also remove light scratches and etches.

Marble-Flooring (23) For polishing procedure, this can be done by means of a buffing machine or an orbital machine. Instead of diamond pads, polishing pads are used and the abrasives that we use have finer grit. To give a uniform finish to the marble, we use polishing powder as the last step.