Marble Polishing, Cleaning, Repair, Sealing & Restoration Brisbane & Gold Coast

Is your marble surface looking dull or darker? Is it chipped, cracked, etched or stained? Then its probably time to have your marble surface professionally polished and restored to bring back the luxe appeal it had when it was first installed. Marble Everlast are your marble restoration experts based in Brisbane serving South East Queensland.

Marble Benchtop Restoration Brisbane

Benchtops are a high traffic area and are prone to mistreatment whether by the kids or the home chef. Marble is a soft, porous stone, and a lot of the substances found in your everyday kitchen can be damaging to your marble countertops. Some of the damaging substances or activities include acidic foods and beverages, prolonged heat exposure from pans and the spoon banging utensil wielding toddler. While damage is likely its not the end of the world. Marble Everlast are experts at restoring stone surfaces that are damaged by everyday wear and tear and your accidental damage.

Marble Tile / Floor Restoration Brisbane

Marble tiles are a great addition to any home and create a feeling of luxury; however, like any floor surface, they require care and regular cleaning. One of the great things about stone surfaces is that when damage occurs in high traffic areas surfaces can be restored through a deep clean, filling and grinding process. The team at Marble Everlast are your marble tile restoration experts.

Marble Shower / Bathroom Restoration Brisbane

Marble is a gorgeous material to use in your bathroom, but due to the environment, your stone surfaces will be in constant contact with hard water, soaps and other chemicals. This can cause issues like hard water stains (mineral deposits left from water), soap scum (a combination of hard water stains, soap, shampoo and body oils) and mould. For day to day maintenance standard bathroom cleaning products should be avoided in a marble bathroom, substituted for cleaning products designed for your marble surface. If you have a build-up of mould, soap scum and hard water stains and you’re unsure of the right approach its best to call in the professionals, Marble Everlast service Greater Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast areas.

What is marble made of?

Marble is a rock formation composed of calcium-magnesium carbonate. It is a metamorphic rock that commonly starts as limestone or dolomite.

How Does Marble Form?

Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone or dolomite is exposed to high temperatures and pressure. The chemicals in the limestone recrystallise, and the veining commonly ribboned through the stone slabs is mineral deposits that settle.

How Do You Take Care Of Marble?

For day to day cleaning, it is best to use a non-abrasive cloth and a mild detergent water solution. As Marble is made of calcium carbonate, it is prone to etching so you should never use acidic cleaning solutions like vinegar, lemon, citric acid or bleach.

When acid contacts marble, the calcium carbonate reacts and wears away the shiny surface of the stone. The end product is a dull spot in your stone surface that will require professional restoration.

You should always be very careful with everyday acidic household products like cola, tomato sauce, coffee, wine and alcoholic beverages.

Where Does Marble Come From?

Marble is found all over the world, but four main countries supply over half of the world’s marble. Italy, Spain, India and China.

What is marble used for?

Marble is a stone of luxury and has a wide variety of applications including;

• Floor tiles
• Benchtops
• Stair treads
• Paving stones
• Cladding
• Sculptures
• Furniture
• Cemetery stones

How are marble tiles made?

Marble blocks are cut and transported from quarries for processing. Gang saws are used to slice the blocks into slabs and polished with diamonds. The polishing process will take the stone through different grit grades, much like finishing a piece of timber furniture.

Can marble be used outside?

Marble is a softer stone, so while it can be used outside, it will require more attention to keep it in good condition.

Can marble scratch?

Yes, marble can scratch, being a calcareous stone it is a much softer stone than Siliceous stones like granite.

Can marble be repaired?

Yes, we can repair cracks, chips, scratches, etching and stains. Call us today to find out more.

Can marble stain?

Yes, marble is a porous surface that will absorb staining material like wine. It’s essential to keep your stone surface in good condition and professionally sealed. Sealing the surface helps to close the pores and prevent staining.