Dos and Don’ts: I have written many article regarding certain products to avoid around marble, limestone, onyx, terrazzo, and other calcium-based materials. Acids are one of marble’s biggest enemies. Of course, strong alkalines, such as highly ammoniated window cleaners or oven cleaners, can also be detrimental to certain materials too. And as expected, these blemishes […]
Category: Blog: Marble, Granite, Natural Stone care and more
Blog articles with how to’s, step by steps, and important information regarding the care and maintenance of marble, granite, terrazzo, limestone, natural stone, concrete and more.
Crab Orchard Stone/Tennessee Quartzite
Suggested Protection Options As described by the Marble Institute of America’s Dimension Stone Design Manual: Most types of Quartz-based stones are clastic sedimentary stone, composed of particles or grains usually cemented with varying amounts of either hydrous silica or crystalline quartz… Crab Orchard Stone/Tennessee Quartzite […]
Winter Polishing Procedures
In winter, there may be differences with the polishing procedure due to seasonal changes such as cooler floor temperatures and the addition of melting salts which can migrate indoors. With regards to the floor temperature, this could make it more difficult to rinse the floor properly which could leave films and/or residues behind…. Winter Polishing Procedures […]
Procedure for Diamond Grinding Marble/Granite
NOTE: There are specific diamonds for marble and designated diamonds for granite. Step 1: Check for lippage and overall condition of floor Step 2: Stage Equipment • Mop, mop bucket and wringer • Wet dry vacuum • 17” or 20” weighted floor machine and/or weighted pad driver (Optimum total wt 140#) Step 3: Provide Materials […]
Procedure for Use of Majestic Honing Powder
Equipment and Materials: 1. 175 rpm fl oor machine with Majestic drive pad 2. Two natural/hogs hair buffing pads 3. Majestic Honing Powder – 250 and 400 grit 4. Spray bottle of water 5. Easy mask or plastic sheeting for masking 6. Wet vac, mop, bucket, sponge, rags, etc. Instructions: 1. Protect adjoining surfaces such […]
Procedure for Majestic Cleaners and Strippers
Majestic Neutral Cleaner – Floors 1. Dust, mop, sweep, or vacuum the floor to remove any loose dirt that may be present. 2. For normal cleaning mix 1 part Majestic Neutral Cleaner to 16 parts water. (Approximately 1 cup per gallon of water) For heavy soiled floors mix 1 part cleaner to 6 parts water. Note: […]
Procedure for Polishing Marble Countertops, Walls, and Stairs with a Hand Grinder
Equipment and Materials 1. Variable speed hand held grinder. 2. Velcro backed diamond pad holder for grinder. 3. Pump/sprayer to supply water to the grinder. 4. Diamond abrasive pads from course to fine grits. 5. Plastic sheeting and/or EZ Mask tape and duct tape for masking. 6. Sponges, rags, and wet vac for water control. […]
Procedure for Polishing Marble and Terrazzo
Step 1: Preparation Use Majestic Deep Cleaning Stripper Degreaser to remove wax or topical coatings (Crystallizer). Dilute 1:1–1:10 depending on condition of floor. Mop or brush onto surface and let stand 5 to 20 minutes. Agitate with machine or brush and rinse well. Continue to rinse until residue has been removed. Do not let it dry onto […]
Procedure for Diamond Sanding/Refinishing
A. Deep Grinding to remove Lippage 1. Start at 30 or 50 grit – Lippage diamonds. – Granite Lippage Diamond Abrasives – Marble Lippage Diamond Abrasives – Toolip Lippage Diamond Abrasives 2. Rate: 12 to 15 sq. ft. per man hour. B. Medium Grinding for Deep Scratches 1. Start at 60 or 100 grit. 2. Rate: 20 to […]
Procedure for Floor Preparation and Cleaning
Floors with No Wax or Acrylic Finish Deep clean/scrub with Majestic Deep Cleaning Stripper Degreaser. a) Rate: 400 sq. ft. per man hour. b) Product coverage: About 1,200 to 1,500 sq. ft. per gallon. Floors with Light Wax or Acrylic Strip with Majestic Deep Cleaning Stripper Degreaser. a) Rate: 200 sq. ft. per man hour. b) […]
