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It’s Alive!

Marble is a natural material. It’s a living material.

Marble breathes. It ages. It changes over time. And it needs to be cared for, nourished, and preserved. Take good care of your marble and it will maintain its functional beauty for a lifetime.

Unlike plastics and most man-made materials, the surface of marble (and other natural stones) is porous. In sense, it breathes. Knowing that one simple fact, tells us that we need to treat our marble surfaces accordingly, and depending on where we have it installed.

On counter tops we are probably going to want a highly polished surface, and then to further seal that surface with a professional grade sealant.

On floors we will also want to protect our beautiful marble surfaces with a high wearing sealant. Otherwise, we risk having it stain whenever liquids spill on it.

On the other hand, we might want to look at different options for looking after our stone surfaces, perhaps only cleaning the natural open pored surface of a travertine wall. Although, travertine that is subject to wear, should also be sealed with a professional grade marble sealant.

 

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I hired Colin to fix up a shoddy job done by Loctite Interlocking on a job they just completed. He did a great job. He phoned me and kept in touch with his schedule. He took his time to do a good job. He took my feedback well and corrected what I felt needed correcting until I was satisfied. It looks great. Thanks Colin.

Get to Know Your Stone

The first step in proper stone care and maintenance is to understand your stone’s geological classification and composition. Marble and other natural stone products are often quite different from each other. Sure, they all come from “rocks”, but not all rocks are created equal! Marble, granite, quartz, and other stones are products of millions of years of evolution. It is easier to care for your stone if you learn about its source and history.

Natural stone is categorized into three basic geological classifications by their respective formation processes: Sedimentary, Metamorphic and igneous. Additionally, stones in each category can be either Calcareous or Siliceous.

Calcareous stone
Composed mainly of calcium carbonate, a chemical compound commonly found in natural stone, shells and pearls. Calcium carbonate is sensitive to acidic solutions so mild, non-acidic cleaners are recommended.

Siliceous stone
Composed primarily of silicates, such as quartz, feldspar, mica, etc. as such, a siliceous stone is generally resistant to most acids found in kitchen settings, although acidic cleaners are still not recommended, as these stones may contain trace levels of minerals that are acid sensitive.

The following chart will be a helpful guide:

The Different Types of Stone in North America

The Different Types of Stone in North America

Learn More About the Care and Maintenance of North American Stone
from the Marble Institute of America

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