Acidic items such as citrus fruits, wine or vinegar can damage sensitive calcium-based stone like marble and limestone - at the least it will dull the surface, and in some cases it will even destroy the top layer of stone.
A Gleam Restoration treatment restores a perfect gloss finish, removing etch marks, scratches and dull spots on stone to leave the surface glossy and gleaming.
Chemical stone polishing
If necessary the damage to a stone surface can be reversed through chemical stone polishing. In this sophisticated and highly controlled technique, a chemical is applied to reactivate the calcium in the stone (usually marble or limestone). Effectively 'melting' the top layer of stone, it allows the contamination to be sucked off the surface. The stone is then allowed to then re-form in its original state with no sign of the previous damage or any marking, leaving a perfect polished finish.
Marble restoration using marble polishing techniques
As a soft stone, marble is more susceptible to etch marks and acid damage. Marble restoration can be achieved using graduating levels of marble polishing techniques. Etch marks can vary from minor (where they can be seen, but not felt) to major (where a rough patch or a scratch can be felt). Slique modifies our Gleam Restoration treatment to each marble restoration project by gradually stepping up through the multiple grades of marble polishing until a result is achieved.
Severe etches or scratches
Gleam Restoration is a chemical process, causing minimal structural changes to the stone. Chemical stone polishing is always Slique’s first choice as the least invasive option, however for severe damage that has penetrated further into the stone it may be necessary to consider physical restoration using diamond grinding.
