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How to limit fading of your Natural Stone
Natural stone is unmatched in beauty and variety when it comes to the use of surface materials in your home. Many homeowners will only install natural stone for floors, countertops, patios and more. There is actually no substitute for owners who care about the virtue of materials used in their home versus synthetic tiles. Nonetheless, there is one mitigating factor that plagues some homeowners when it comes to natural stone. Fading is a major concern to homeowners and they want remedies and prevention methods to protect their investment.
To understand how to limit fading of your natural stone, it’s important to understand how color is formed in natural stone. Minerals and their chemical reaction to each other create the color in natural stone. With Marble and Limestone, veins also contribute to their color. Some minerals have color as an innate part of coloration. The industry term is called “inherent coloration”. The process of coloration of stone is exactly what we learned as kids during the study of rock formation. Water and gasses are absorbed during rock formation and their reactions create the coloring of stone. This, of course, is a simple definition of a very complex process.
Since stone is a natural property, we can best understand that it will react to other natural elements. For example, with UV light there is a common theory that stone fades in the sun. While profoundly true, the chemical reaction continues through a chain reaction to the chemicals in the stone. The reaction may exist long after the event. This could explain why stone fading exists void of UV rays. Incandescent lighting is also a culprit to stone fading. While they emit low UV rays, the source of fading comes from long-term use of incandescent over the stone.
Now that we’ve covered what causes fading, we can review what’s needed to reduce and prevent natural stone fading in your home. Although UV radiation is the cause of some fading, there are other human factors that cause fading. An example is improper use of cleaning products containing bleach and other harsh chemicals. A good prevention method is the use of penetrating sealers, which will reduce the surface absorption. This will control fading. Also, It’s important to seek the expertise of a natural stone cleaning and restoration company. They will make the best recommendations for the maintenance of your natural stone.
If you’re in Cypress, Texas searching for repair, cleaning or restoration of your travertine, marble, limestone, and slate floors, countertop and patios contact Modern Stone Care. Their technicians are trained are experts in repairing, restoring and cleaning natural stone. Our clients believe we provide best natural stone restoration in Cypress, TX. Contact Modern Stone Care for all of your natural stone needs.
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970 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(832) 814–2041
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Homeowners across the country have overwhelmingly chosen stone floor installations for their foyers, kitchens, and bathrooms. However, when it comes to cleaning and maintaining the floor’s original beauty, many fall short of an informed plan to do so. For the preservation and beauty of your stone floors, a good maintenance plan will keep your floors stunningly beautiful for years to come.
There is often a misconception that Stone flooring such as marble, travertine, granite, limestone, and slate are permanent materials that do not need maintenance. Liquids, dust, and dirt can scratch or etch your floors without maintenance. In fact, homeowners should sweep and dust regularly to remove any possible abrasive matter from the stone’s surface.
Natural stone absorb substances due to its porous nature. Synthetic tiles are man-made don’t require special attention. However, they lack in the natural beauty and value of a stone floor. Harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia, and waxes used on synthetic floors would eventually damage a natural stone floor permanently. Using cleaning substances not made for natural stone could cause discoloration such as fading or dulling the natural luster of the stone.
Neutral cleaners are best when maintaining your natural stone floors. Many homeowners believe diluted bleach or vinegar will clean stone floors. Actually, both will etch the floor and cause damage. Ideally, less is more. Diluting dish soap with water works best. Clean the surface free of debris then wipe or mop with diluted dish soap and water. Quickly dry the surface. If a liquid of any kind stands too long on a natural stone floor it may etch.
Always consult a natural stone cleaning professional before attempting to clean your stone floors. Many companies offer free consultation and their recommendation could save your floors and money in the long run. If you have a cleaning staff, it’s imperative they receive the proper information on cleaning and maintaining your stone floors. An untrained staff will undoubtedly use an abrasive cleaner and cause damage. Upon installation, look for a stone floor cleaner to consult for maintenance for your new stone floor.
If you’re in Houston, Texas or surrounding areas contact Modern Stone Care for cleaning and restoring your stone floors. When it comes to restoring, cleaning, honing or polishing stone floors, Modern Stone Care has years of experience. Houston and surrounding area customers know Modern Stone Care provides the best stone floor restoration. Modern Stone Care’s services also include but not limited to grout cleaning, countertops, exterior stone cleaning, and concrete. The technicians at Modern Stone Care are professional, experts at what they do and will protect your home. If you’re in need of restoring or cleaning your stone floors, call the experts at Modern Stone Care for all of your stone care needs.
Modern Stone Care
970 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(832) 814–2041
https://www.restoreyourfloors.net
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Whenever you have natural stone floors that have been damaged, neglected, or have just fallen short of their original beauty, they will need to be refinished. This helps to restore their beauty, reminding you of what made you fall in love with them in the first place. The natural stone technicians at Modern Stone Care work hard to provide the highest quality floor refinishing services in Houston- without breaking your budget.
Natural stone flooring, counters, and bathroom interiors have been becoming increasingly more popular in the last decade. With this trend we have also seen a rise in improperly cared for natural stone. This is because many home and business owners who elected to work with natural stone, did not realize how sensitive the stone materials are. As owners of properties change, there is an increased chance of the new owners inheriting damaged natural stone. Luckily, there is a much easier solution, in most cases, than replacing the entire stone surface. We offer a wide array of natural stone services including floor refinishing in Houston.
Our services can help save you the cost and hassle of replacing the natural stone surfaces in your space. At Modern Stone Care we have worked hard to be the most knowledgeable natural stone floor restoration experts in the Greater Houston area. We can examine your natural stone, to determine the current condition of your surfaces. This will help us to come up with a plan to restore your stone beautifully.
Does My Natural Stone Need To Be Refinished?
If you are unsure about the condition of your natural stone, or do not know how long it has been since your natural stone has been professionally cared for- reach out to us today. The team at Modern Stone Care is dedicated to restoring the original brilliance of your stone through floor refinishing in Houston. We have the ability to breathe new life into old and damaged natural stone surfaces. Do not waste money replacing your natural stone surfaces without first talking to the expert stone technicians at Modern Stone Care.
In addition to natural stone refinishing services, at Modern Stone Care we also offer several different preventive care services to keep your natural stone floors in great shape for decades! We offer natural stone sealing, natural stone cleaning, natural stone polishing, natural stone honing services. We also specialize in cleaning and restoring tile and grout, helping to remove deep stains and discoloration. Our services will leave your floors clean and protected, helping to avoid damages. Do not give up on your damaged natural stone before having a consultation with Modern Stone Care! We will help get your floors looking as good as new in no time!
Leave a job this important to the professionals at Modern Stone Care. We proudly serve The Greater Houston Area, including but not limited to Atascocita, Bellaire,Clear Lake, Cypress, Friendswood, Houston Heights, Houston, Humble, Katy, Kemah, League City, Kingwood, Memorial, Missouri City, Montgomery County, Spring, Spring Branch, Stafford, Sugar Land, Tomball and The Woodlands.
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970 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(832) 814–2041
https://www.restoreyourfloors.net
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No matter the challenge, stained, etched or soiled most marble floors respond brilliantly to the cleaning, sealing and polishing done by Modern Stone Care. For hundreds of Clear Lake customers Modern Stone Care provided expert service when it comes to restoring and cleaning Marble floors and countertops. Modern Stone has earned the name Best Marble in Clear Lake. Customers are astounded at the miraculous work in cleaning some of the most soiled and stained marble throughout Clear Lake and surrounding areas.
Over time, marble can loose it’s luster do to continual traffic, pet stains, water stains and general wear and tear. Some marble will stain due to lack of sealing and the liquids do not repel, leaving an etched mark and/or a stain. Many homeowners attempt to clean the surface of marble on their own. This exacerbates the issue. Most over the counter cleaners don’t provide the same result as an expert professional utilizing commercial equipment.
Modern Stone Care recommends that every homeowner at least once should contact a professional marble/stone cleaner. This eliminates errors and possible further injury to your floor or counter top. A professional will access the stain, recommend a removal process and chances are you save thousands with cleaning, preventing the replacement of the entire floor our counter top.
Modern Stone Care resolves most issues with marble, travertine, granite, limestone and slate, leaving countertops and floors shinning like a new installation. Customers and neighbors are amazed when Modern Stone Care completes a cleaning at homeowner’s location. Modern Stone Care arrives with all the talent and supplies needed to clean your floors and countertops without any disruption to your home. All measures are taken to complete the job on time and restore floors, countertops and your household.
For the best marble cleaning in Clear Lake contact Modern Stone Care. We’ll transform your marble counter tops and floors. We’ll get you ready for all the summer events in Clear Lake. For cleaning, polishing, sealing, honing and restoration, call the experts at Modern Stone Care. Our service is thorough, guaranteed and your family, neighbors and friends will be amazed at the look of your marble. Contact us today.
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970 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(832) 814–2041
https://www.restoreyourfloors.net
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