Polishing your home’s natural stone is probably the last thing on your mind when it comes to cleaning and maintaining things in your home. There are appliances to take care of, yard work to do, and life to juggle. But when it comes to the stone surfaces in your home, if you neglect them, they can start to lose their shine. When it gets to that point you might even think it would be easier to replace the stone altogether. Before you spend the money to replace that marble countertop or terrazzo entryway, consider the following information. Does stone restoration better fit your needs? See if you see the signs for stone restoration and see if you change your mind.
Types of Stone and Signs of Stone Restoration
Marble
Marble is one of the most luxurious natural stones and is a popular design material for homes. It’s also one of the most robust stones that can last almost forever if properly cleaned and maintained. The marble needs to be frequently cleaned because it is porous and easily stained. You also need to maintain it over time by applying polish and sealer.
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Marble, a natural stone with veins caused by iron content, reacts differently to various elements, including water. Over time, if you don’t reseal the surface, rust can occur and can damage the appearance of the marble. Professionals like JP Carpet Cleaning Expert Floor Care can come in and polish and reseal the marble in a day or two. Their experience and equipment help save you both time and money.
Saltillo tile
This terracotta material has been used by civilizations for thousands of years. Even though there have been tons of technological advancements in Mexican hand-made terracotta, the Saltillo tiles are still the most popular amongst builders, designers, and consumers. But Saltillo tile takes a bit of work to maintain properly. There is no glaze on the top, so that makes preservation an even more difficult task.
It can be easy to scuff and scratch Saltillo Tile once it’s been installed. This is why it’s important to seal it with a quality sealant from the beginning. However, the majority of folks tend to neglect the necessary sealant maintenance over time. Several methods can be employed to determine whether your Saltillo tile requires resealing. The most optimal approach, of course, is to enlist the services of an experienced stone restoration company.
Terrazzo
There are two kinds of terrazzo flooring, epoxy terrazzo, and cementitious terrazzo. Epoxy terrazzo is what is popular because of its range of colors, fast installation, and finishing but is best for indoors. Epoxy-based terrazzo will lose its color and chip over time if used outside, so in an outdoor setting, it would be best to use cementitious terrazzo.
The decision to restore your terrazzo flooring will primarily depend on cracks, typically caused by the foundation on which the terrazzo was laid, rather than the terrazzo material itself. Restoring terrazzo can be difficult and sometimes leads to the replacement of cracked sections altogether. Bring in experts when handling the restoration or replacement of terrazzo flooring.
Travertine
This stone is mostly used for paving patios, garden paths, and some indoor tiling applications. Travertine is characterized by pitted holes and troughs in the surface and throughout the stone. While this is the natural look of the rock, over time it can show signs of wear and tear that are quite unappealing. When the effects of time take their toll on your travertine tile, bring in someone to polish it, repair major pits and holes, and get it looking up to your standards again.
Natural Stone Restoration in Los Angeles
JP Carpet Cleaning Expert Floor Care can take care of all your stone restoration needs in Los Angeles. With years of experience restoring marble, terrazzo, travertine, and Saltillo tile come to us first before you decide to replace your precious stone. A majority of the time, one visit from us will cause people to think twice about replacing their stone, and bring us on to help them maintain it! Do you see the signs for stone restoration? Contact us today at 818-263-9314 to get the best stone restoration services in the San Fernando Valley.
