Stone is a striking, durable addition to any business or home. Stone offers years of beauty with all the strength of natural stone. However, with time, your stone floor or accent piece may lose some of its luster. This is more a wearing down of the protective top coating, but it can also be the result of cracks, breaks, chips, and stains in the stone itself.
If your business or home needs stone restoration services, you can contact janitorial cleaning services or a local restoration company to refresh the finish and bring back the beauty of your stone floor, surround, or countertop.
- Repair – Janitorial cleaning services will be able to repair most damages in your stone with grinding processes. This is done with specialized mechanical equipment, and it is commonly known as diamond grinding and sanding. There are several filler products available that will match the natural stone, depending on the type of stone you have.
- Cleaning – Janitorial cleaning services may choose to clean the surface of your stonework with mild cleaners designed specifically for stone. Harsh, abrasive, or acidic cleaners are not effective and may actually damage the stone. Most of the cleaning, however, is done through the grinding process.
- Polishing– Polishing is done using specialized grinding tools. Natural stone achieves its high luster finish through grinding practices done in a particular order. While some polishing products may be used, natural stone is sanded to its glossy finish. It is important that your professional know the ins and outs of the stone they are working on to better achieve the finish you are hoping for.
- Sealing – While the polishing process gives your stone a natural protective barrier, you may choose to finish your stone with a specialized stone sealer product. This acts as an additional protective barrier against stains, though it does not make your stone stain-proof.
- Staining – Natural stone can be stained to change the color of the stone. This is not a necessary step, and your stone professional or janitorial cleaning services can help you determine if a stain will be effective in achieving the color, design, and style you are hoping for.
