How to breathe new life into your home with marble restoration
Marble is a timeless and classic material that can add a dash of luxury to any corner of your home. But it’s also incredibly porous and prone to wear, tear and ageing –
no matter if it’s been used for your kitchen bench top, your living room floor or your bathroom tiles. Fortunately, professional marble restoration can breathe new life into your surfaces, so that they continue to look as beautiful as the day they were installed. First impressions are everything after all, which is why it’s important that your natural stone finishes are kept in optimal condition.
The team at Stone Polishing Solutions is lucky to see some exceptionally sleek and elegant homes every day. And while each space brings its own charm and character, beautifully cared-for marble always takes a well-loved residence to the next level.
Whether you’ve got some stray water spots, a handful of deep scratches or more than a few chunks missing from your entryway countertop, marble restoration will rejuvenate the timeless beauty and tactile appeal of your surfaces.
In this post, we’ll walk you through the nuances of marble restoration and care, and the areas of your home that will most reap the benefits.
What is marble restoration?
Although marble is extremely durable and long-lasting, like all natural materials it can blemish easily. Thankfully, there are several ways to maintain its beauty and lifespan, including:
- Polishing – a treatment that aims to increase the brightness of the stone
- Sealing – a treatment that prevents foreign substances from penetrating the surface
- Grinding – a slightly more aggressive treatment to remove deep scratches
While a little DIY might remove superficial stains or marks, in order to restore marble to its original lustre, all of the above treatments must be completed by a skilled professional to ensure no further damage occurs.
If your surfaces are looking a little worse for wear, it’s best to discuss your options with a marble restoration expert so you can determine the marble care requirements for your home.
The importance of marble restoration in your living room
While there are countless other materials that work in your living space, few command the attention and awe of marble flooring. If your home is blessed with this luxurious-looking finish, you’re in possession of something very special. But it also comes with great responsibility – especially if you want to maintain the wow factor.
Taking care of every element is essential in order to bring a chic and refined touch to your home. If it helps, think of your living room as a sophisticated mosaic, in which each finely refined and decorated piece fits into another equally refined one.
Dressing your room with luxe accessories, such as an evergreen plant, a solid-coloured lounge suite or a vibrant throw will add gentle glamour. But you’re unlikely to achieve your desired look if these pieces are set atop dull, tired floors.
While marble flooring can last for decades (or longer!), they also require regular upkeep to maintain its beauty. The truth is, your stone floors can become easily scratched, stained or even chipped from your shoes, kids, pets, furniture and day-to-day activities.
The good news is that you can revive the charm of your marble floor with the right professional polishing and grinding service. With regular marble restoration and maintenance, almost any damage caused to your living room floor can be reversed.
While every home requires a unique approach, to fully restore your marble floors back to their intended glory, we generally recommend a grinding service to remove damage and grit, followed by a polish to bring back the natural shine.
Marble restoration and care in your kitchen
If you’ve ever come across a kitchen that quietly oozes style and sophistication, it probably features marble. Hopefully, it’s your own! Marble manifests unique and unparalleled splendour and is regularly used for flooring or kitchen countertops.
But as time marches on, the marble in the heart of your home can easily get stained or scratched. What’s more, it often begins to look lacklustre due to excessive wear, and tear and everyday use.
As prestigious as it is, marble soaks up spills like a sponge, but there are some simple steps you can follow to keep your stone shining. For one, be sure to wipe your bench top down regularly, using a fresh, microfibre cloth and clean water – traditional household cleaning products often contain harsh chemicals that can singe your marble surface.
You’ll also want to be careful when handling acidic foods such as citrus or tomato-based products, as they are quickly absorbed and etched into the surface. While richly coloured foods and liquids like beetroot or red wine can cause deep staining, so be sure to wipe up spills immediately.
Of course, if the marble in your kitchen requires a little extra love and care – or you want to avoid any further or unnecessary damage – it’s wise to call in the professionals. Professional marble restoration is a small price to pay for a sparkling kitchen, not to mention peace of mind!
An expert will understand what type of marble your countertop or flooring is, how to restore it effectively and the appropriate equipment to get straight to work.
Marble restoration in your bathroom
With its cool aesthetic and dramatic decadence, marble is a sought after material for bathrooms around the country. Classic, luxury bathrooms are usually finished with marble walls and floors, gilded taps, and a large mirror with hand-decorated porcelain finishes.
If your bathroom features marble – perhaps the wall tiles, vanity or even the entire floor –you need to treat it like a piece of art. Your bathroom should be respected as a place of peace and relaxation – whether you treat it as a space to indulge in self care, or a private sanctuary where you let your thoughts run wild (or your inner pop star shine!).
Although regular, gentle cleaning with soft sponges or brushes (try to avoid harsh chemicals or acid-based cleaners, please!) will help to retain its natural elegance, to give the marble in your bathroom the TLC it deserves, you must consider a professional marble restoration service.
Safeguarding your marble sinks and showers is paramount, so we typically recommend having them sealed every 12 months to protect against staining, scratching and other forms of damage.
If you’re not sure if the marble in your bathroom requires some upkeep, don’t be shy! Contact an expert and discuss what type of maintenance is best for your space.
You can restore your stone surfaces back to their former glory… with a little help!
When it comes to curating a luxurious yet comforting space, it’s hard to look past marble’s natural beauty. But unfortunately, it’s not as simple as install and forget – marble finishings require regular maintenance to retain their elegance and charm.
Grinding, polishing and sealing marble is something our team prides itself on and we’d be happy to discuss our services with you. We have the tools and the know how to restore your prized marble tiles, bench tops or flooring so that they continue to shine for years to come.
