Sealing Benchtops

Seal marble, limestone, travertine and granite benchtops is a must.  Not only does it prevent the absorption of oils and other materials.  Granite benchtops are the most common type of benchtop to be sealed as this is where most damage can occur but marble, limestone, travertine and oynx are alos sealed.  Wheather its a new benchtop or old old sealing is recommended.  Sealers that we use at 'The Marble Man' can last for up to 15 years.

Sealing Stone kitchen Benchtops, Vanities and Bar Tops

Sealing marble, limestone, travertine and granite involves thoroughly cleaning the stone to remove all inground dirt and excess materials on the surface. This is achieved by using special solvents with all materials wiped dry. Two coats of penetrating sealant are applied which soak into the stone and dry thereby sealing the pores from foreign materials. Our sealers do not alter the surface appearance or colour of the stone.

After sealing the stone surfaces they will be easier to keep clean, but most importantly will not allow any liquids into the surface. Instead you’ll notice any liquid just beads on the surface. After sealing the area, when maintained using our maintenance process the sealer will last up to 15 years.

Benefits:

• Seals the surface to stop liquids and dirt from penetrating the stone surfaces.
• The areas will be easier to keep clean.
• Sealing will last for up to 15 years on floor areas when properly maintained.

We recommend 'SP Cleaner' for all stone benchtop cleaning.  It is the best, most economical cleaner on the market and we guarantee you'll like it.

Marble and Granite Kitchen Countertops and Benchtops Restorations

Restoration of benchtops to improve the gloss is mainly completed to marble, limestone, travertine and other calcarious stones.  This is mainly due to the surface of these benchtops over the years becoming scratched, etched or stained.  These processes must be completed by a professional as specialised equipment and abrasives are required to bring back to new again.  The results can be amazing as most benchtop surfaces came back to their original clean uniform finish.

These days the reflection on the surface can be finished at different levels depending on what you require.

Resurfacing Benchtops / Vanities and Bartops - Full Polish

The resurfacing process is used when the surface is scratched and has deep etch marks.  It is the most common type of restoration used for benchtops and bar tops. It can be used on marble, limestone, onyx and travertine and if used will bring the bench tops up to as good as new again.

To resurface the stone benchtops we use diamond-impregnated pads with special wet polishing machines. The procedure involves the grinding of the marble, working up through a number of grits to a final polish. The whole benchtop is then polished using our wet diamond-polishing compound, which will return a natural high-gloss to the marble benchtop (without the use of waxes).  The result of this process brings the stone benchtop back to 100% of its original glossy finish.

Benefits:

• Removes all scratches, etching and dull areas.
• Returns a natural high gloss to the surface again.
• The area will be easier to keep clean.
• We give you a natural glossy finish without the use of waxes.

Resurfacing Benchtops / Vanities and Bartops – Honed Finish

The resurfacing process for a honed finish is used when a duller honed finish is required for benchtops and bar tops. It can be used on marble, limestone, onyx and travertine and if used will bring the bench tops up to as good as new again. This is used to produce a lower maintenance and more economical finish to high use benchtops. Sealing after honing is required as the pours of the stone are left open during the honing process.

To resurface the stone benchtops we use diamond-impregnated pads with special wet polishing machines. The procedure involves the grinding of the stone, working up through a number of grits to a honed finish. Adjacent walls and cupboards are masked off so that water-based slurry produced by the polishing machines does not damage those areas. The result of this process brings the stone benchtop to an evenly honed smooth surface.

Benefits:

• Removes all scratches, etching and dull areas.
• Returns a brand new natural honed finish to the surface again.
• The area will be easier to keep clean.

Repolishing Benchtops / Vanities and Bartops

The repolishing process is used when only light scratches and or etch marks have occurred to the surface of the stone. It can be used on marble, limestone, onyx and travertine and if used on only light damage this will bring the bench top or bar top up to as good as new again.  This process is more economical than a full resurface.

Polishing the marble bench tops involves lightly resurfacing them using a light dry abrasive. This will remove all smaller scratching, and light etching on the surface of the stone. The whole bench top is then polished using our wet diamond-polishing compound, which will return a natural gloss to the marble bench top (without the use of waxes). This is why we insist on using the light abrasive prior to the diamond-polishing compound. This brings the bench top back to approximately 70% - 100% of a new bench top depending on damage..

Benefits:

• Removes small scratches and etching on the surface in the grinding process.
• Returns a natural gloss to the dull and etched surface again.
• The area will be easier to keep clean.
• We give you a natural glossy finish without the use of waxes.
• Area will be longer lasting than waxy finishes.

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