Marble Through the Ages
Oct 12th
According to Wikipedia, marble began as an architectural feature chiefly in ancient Greece and late in Rome. It was chosen as an architectural and artistic medium because of its durability, the ease with which it could be carved/manipulated and because of its ethereal beauty owing to its translucent appearance- this was achieved with the more pure white marbles such as are often seen in ancient Greek sand Roman Sculpture.
Because of its prominence in antiquity art and architecture, More >
Marble Polishing 305-731-2242
Oct 10th
Southern Florida is one of the area’s that use Marble tile for show case floors that shine to a mirror like finish.! Marble and other stone materials like Granit, Terrazzo and even polished and stained concrete; are being used in new construction to bring higher value and beauty to a new home. However these materials have also been used for centuries!
Southern Florida’s older homes may have these gems hidden under years of linoleum tile, ceramic tile, or carpet just waiting for someone to discover them and have them restored! After uncovering that floor it may look dull, scratched, stained. Not the beauty you would expect from Marble. So you, as the home owner may say “lets just cover it back up with carpet”. However for the cost of new high quality carpet and installation costs, you will be surprised at how affordable it would be to clean, polish (repair if necessary) then seal the Marble that looks impossible to fix. Restoration of this material will not only make you the envy of the neighborhood, but increase the value of your home!
Marble comes in marble tile or slabs. Along with Granite and other stone, it is a porous material. Although durable and can take a beating; when properly installed and sealed. Sometimes the installation is not always the best, and you may find that there is lippage (having a tile higher in one spot and not meeting perfectly at the point of connection to the next tile). We have the right equipment and the experienced personal to be able to “Hone” (Honing is a process that takes an abrasive stone attached to a rotor type machine that will take the extra Marble down until smooth) When the surface is level, it is ready to be cleaned, then polished to a high shine and finally sealed to keep your surface shining and durable for years. Please feel free to call 305-731-2242 for a Free and we will send our skilled Craftsman to discuss your personal needs and give you a free Estimate.
We at Colonial Floor Care , have 20 experience of taking Marble that looks like it would never be able to look like it was new again, and bring back a brilliant shine! Scratches? Cracks? Not a problem. Our skilled Craftsman can come and discuss with you what needs to be done to Restore and Polish then seal the floor for an extended life. Please feel free to look at our gallery of some of the restoration work we have done on our web page. We are proud of our Historical Restorations we have done in South Florida making us the Premiere Restoration Company here in the Dade, Broward and Palm Beach county. Our Company is proud of our work and will give your project the TLC it needs!
Marble Countertops
Oct 9th
We are Colonial Floor Care!
One of the jobs we are often asked to complete is the restoration of marble or granite kitchen countertops.
What distinguishes Colonial Floor Care as the best marble polshing company in South Florida is our technical expertise and our integrity.
Each of our marble polishing technicians is extensively trained. All must undergo a lengthy and thorough apprenticeship befor they akllowed to work in the field. We also use state of the art equipment- the very best in the area.
When a contractor comes to your home, not only do you want them to complete the marble polishing at the highest level, you also want them to be extremely conscientious- on time, professional and very careful to cover your cabinetry, foors, walls etc so that we leave these areas as we found them -- with no damage or debris. At Colonial, we respect you and your home!
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Marble Cleaning and Polishing
Oct 5th
Welcome to Colonial Floor Care’s
Marble Cleaning and Polishing blog!
We will be discussing all aspects of marble care- cleaning, polishing and restoration!
What is marble polishing?
Marble is a material that is made of natural mineral consisting chiefly of re-crystallized calcite or dolmolite capable of achieving a high, shiny polish. This material comes in many colors .
According to The Natural Handyman, ”Refinishing marble is a matter of abrading the surface with a power sanding machine, using progressively finer grits until the scratches in the marble are microscopic , causing the surface to become reflective:
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Marble Polishing, Keeping your Surface Shine and Durability
Oct 5th
If you are lucky enough to have Marble or Granite for your counter top or floors, Congratulations! This type of stone surface, like Terrazzo, not only brings added beauty to your home, it also increases worth to your investment. Marble and other stone surfaces are also Eco friendly material which does not emit VOC’s. Marble has been used for centuries as a medium for building and Sculpure. It has survived the centuries in Greece, Rome and other cities where these stone were used extensively. However, this material is soft and porous and is easily scratched from foot traffic. If not sealed properly when first installed the life of this surface will be shortened considerably.
Today, daily maintenance is recommended to prolong the life of your Marble floor or counter tops. Counter tops are all the rage in today’s designs, can become stained and scratched also. Proper maintenance of these surfaces by cleaning properly every day and especially if there is anything spilled on the surface that could stain, it should be cleaned up immediately. To Clean on a daily basis, wipe with a clean, soft cloth after wetting with warm water and a gentle detergent. Acidic liquids, such as citrus juices, can easily scratch Marble. They must be Blotted up as soon as possible. After blotting up the spill, using clean water and soft cloth to clean, then dry with another clean and soft cloth (such as microfiber)
Even a diligent house keeper will find that the Marble surface will need a professional polishing and sealing at some point. We are able to easily erase away the dullness and scratches that comes eventually using a powder polishing process and for subborn stains, a poltice will be made and used and then after it has been allowed to set, a machine buffer will buff your Marble to a brillant shine.
We at Colonial Floor and Stone Care have over 20 years of experience to help you, the home owner; polish the dullness away! Call us at 305-731-2242 to have one of our Trained Craftsman explore the possibilities of polishing your Marble Floor or counter tops today.
