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Marble Floor Polishing

Marble floors are not cheap and it’s understandable that you always want them to look their best. However, that takes some effort on your part and might even require the help of a professional natural stone restoration company at some times. Keep reading to learn about how you can best take care of your marble floors. How often should I clean my marble floors? You should sweep or dust and mop your marble floors every day, but you can stretch it to every other day if necessary. This will remove debris that can scratch your marble floors. You should also address any spills right away, especially if it is an acidic liquid that can etch your marble. When cleaning your marble floors, always use a pH neutral cleaner. Acidic cleaners will etch your marble and cause it to dull. It is also important to wipe marble floors dry when you’re done cleaning to prevent the water from seeping into the porous rock, which can cause stains. Be sure to use a fluffy microfiber towel to do

HOW TO POLISH AND MAINTAIN A MARBLE FLOOR?

To maintain and care for your Marble Floor you need to understand: Marble is a natural Lime Stone that has been transformed, through heat, pressure and time. Delivering a beautiful and durable building material that gives one of the most beautiful Floor coverings in the word. Strong and Sturdy as it is, it is also very porous and stains easily. Regular care is essential!   To do this first we need to determinate whether your Marble is: Natural or Cultured.   There are three basic methods you can use to do this all listed below. Temperature method: lay your hand on the surface. Natural Marble is usually cooler to the touch than the surrounding air. Cultured Marble will be about the same temperature as the surrounding air.  Acid method : Pick an inconspicuous area; put few drops of vinegar on the surface to be tested. If it is Natural Marble, you will see some bubbles or fizz, immediately wipe up the vinegar with damp cloth to avoid damage. Scratch method: In the same hidden spot, ligh

THE MOST EXPENSIVE FLOORING IN THE WORLD

  Flooring adds a unique feel to a space and can truly bring out the beauty of a property. We all know that marble and other natural stones do not come cheap but you’d be surprised to find out the cost of one particular type of flooring. PIETRA FIRMA LUXTOUCH TILES The priciest tile in the world is called Pietra Firma Luxtouch tiles and these tiles cost $1,000,000 per square meter. WHY SO EXPENSIVE? Every square meter of this tile is inlaid with: More than 1000 diamonds 2400 pieces of mother of pearl 400 pieces of abalone shell 500 pieces of black onyx The tile creates a look that is incomparable to any other tile in the world due to its unique composition. Since the elements within the stone are slightly raised above the surface, the tactile effect when walking on them adds to the uniqueness of it. The tile will only be used in five projects globally, being exclusive and extremely rare, and of course, expensive. This one-of-a-kind tile made its debut during the Monaco Yacht Show in Mo