Cleaning, Sealing and Polishing

Deep Clean - Intensive stone cleaners in combination with specific equipment are used to bring soil and stains to the surface where they can be rinsed away. An additional cleaning process can be employed to restore heavily soiled or stained grout.

After the Stone is properly cleaned it can be polished to a radiant appearance. The polishing process removes minor flaws and scratches, while it deepens the shine and hardens the surface. This is accomplished by polishing the stone itself resulting in a spectacular long lasting shine.

The final step is to seal your stone which protects it from staining. A sealed surface stays clean longer and is easier to care for. There are a number of different types of sealers:

• Penetrating sealers are most commonly used. They are absorbed by the stone and do not change its color or sheen.
• Enhancing sealers are similar to penetrating sealers. However, they are designed to enhance the natural color of the stone, adding depth and darkening the surface.
• In certain applications topical sealers can be used. Topical sealers are usually acrylic and can add color as well as sheen to the stone.

Call Alpine Marble for a free consultation to decide which sealer is right for you, or Click here to request a quote.