Natural stone care is based on a lot of information.
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As we covered previously, proper identification will provide you with the physical properties of the stone including density; absorption, and weathering characteristics of the stone. The environmental conditions the stone is or will be subjected to are also important. This includes but are limited to whether or not food will be present it will be subjected to human and other traffic or whether conditions will be wet dry or variable.
As a stone cleaning service in Manhattan Beach, it also helps to know your stone's maintenance history. Maintenance history previous and present include coatings, waxes, polishes and the like that are being used and have been used in the past.
When Professional Stone Restoration Becomes Necessary
Because of the beating stone can take from day to day wear and tear and environmental issues your stone will from time to time need to be restored with the help of a professional stone restoration service in Manhattan Beach. And this may involve several processes such as: using formulated cleaning products that will not damage the stone but remove unwanted substances, consolidating treatments that are used for stabilizing and preserving stone, and repairs of, or replacing broken and damaged stone and grout.
Resurfacing may also be necessary to remove the effects the effects of years of wear and tear, scratches, etching, weathering and neglect. Polishing involves different compounds designed to bring the shine out of your stone with many different products for different types of stone.
Stone is often considered to be tougher than it really is. Different types of stains and the methods of removing them is important as well as a regimen of natural stone care.
An oil based stain will darken the stone and usually need to be removed carefully, as a great many of the products that can remove oil stains can also damage your stone.
Organic stains such as coffee, tea, fruit, tobacco, food, leaves or bodily waste from humans or animals may cause a pinkish to brown stain and should disappear after the source of the stain is removed.
Metal stains such as copper; bronze, rust or iron are usually orange to brown in color and are found around nails, metal tables and chairs or any other metal objects on or against the stains. Metal stains must be removed with poultice which can be homemade.
Ultimately, you do not want to take any chances. Hire a professional stone cleaning service in Manhattan Beach.
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Morris Cleaning & Restoration
1007 N.Sepulveda Blvd. #1204
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
(310) 545-8750
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1007 N.Sepulveda Blvd. #1204
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
(310) 545-8750
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