Marble Floor Restoration Palm Beach

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.