Imagine your perfectly stunning surfaces made of natural stones suddenly getting tarnished without you knowing why. Protect their sophisticated look and remarkable function by exploring these natural stone problems and solutions.
1. Vulnerable to Cracking and Chipping
Your exquisite marble or granite benchtops can crack or chip due to thermal shock, sudden impact, or improper installation.
To keep your surface pristine, get expert installation service. Also, avoid dropping heavy things and putting hot pans on your benchtops.
2. Absorbs Liquid and Moisture
Most natural stones are porous and prone to staining, etching, and water damage. Regularly seal your quartzite, limestones, and other related stones to maintain their look and function.
3. Loss of Shine Over Time
Natural stone granite flooring or benchtops can gradually lose their lustre due to scratches, spills, etching, and other related damage.
To keep their glossy surfaces, use pH-neutral cleaners, wipe out spills immediately, and regularly re-seal porous stones.
4. Discolouration
Exposing them to sunlight, spilling acidic beverages, placing rusty objects, and dripping water on natural stone splashbacks and fixtures can lead to discolouration.
To prevent this issue, seal your stone regularly, immediately wipe up spills, and avoid leaving metal items on the surface.
5. Efflorescence
If you notice a white, powdery look on your benchtops or vanities, those are the natural salts inside the stone or from installation materials.
To avoid efflorescence, ensure good drainage around the stone, use proper sealing to prevent water absorption, and choose low-salt installation materials.
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