Deep Cleaning, Honing and Sealing

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

After the Stone is properly cleaned it can be machine honed to a low gloss patina finish. This process removes minor scratches and flaws, leaving the stone with a consistent sheen. That is easy to care for.

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.