Whether you are considering buying or already own it, correct care will help maintain the beautiful stone floor floor, play a protective role, after all, they are your carefully selected. Better care, longer service life.
According to the flow of people, the type of stone and the area where you live, etc., you have several options to consider. In some cases, conservation of these floors is more difficult, in other cases, it is quite simple. But whatever you need to do, according to the correct method, your stone flooring can be maintained longer.
First installed correctly
The first step is to maintain the correct installation. Install properly, not only look beautiful, more importantly, does not cause cracks, shake, or uneven. It is wise to ask professionals to install. Professionals who have some basic knowledge, has the proper tools, you can do better. There are indeed a lot of information to guide, but remember that this type of flooring is quite expensive, you can not waste too much.
Stone seal
When do you want to rock, you'll think of a porous material. Most stone flooring problem is easy to dye. Porous stone like marble, you will find that even a little bit of water will leave water stains on the floor. Limestone and sandstone are also easy to water seepage porous stone, slate also considered porous stone, but water resistance than the stone previously mentioned. Granite is very hard, the surface is non-porous stone, suitable for flooring, but the best is sealed so it does not stain.
There are many ways to prevent staining the floor. Most people will use stone sealant, seal the floor according to the type, texture and quality, it can not easily be sealed to protect the floor staining. However, even after sealing, especially if the liquid is an acidic substance for a long time left on the top floor also cause staining. The best way is cleared up.
Stone floor day care
Stone floor care, to remember some basics
1, the first step is to remove dust. Cleaning is necessary, the dirt remains on the floor easy to wear the floor. At the entrance and put some cushion to prevent dirt entering the room.
2, cleaning the floor, do not use too much water. Preferably with a mop, wrung water again and again. Do not use any chemical products, especially products containing an acidic substance. After washing dry the floor with a dry mop. However, other types of stone floors is not necessary.
3, high-traffic local to regular polishing. Please professionals to avoid damage.
4. Finally, the annual seal once, if it is marble, then you need frequent point, probably sealed once every nine months.
European castle with stone floors often, home is your castle, conservation can make them with durable, more beautiful.