Granite Sealer

Marble floors are generally regarded as the stuff of the wealthy. Although this might not be precisely true, it certainly is true that a marble sealer must be applied from time to time in order to treat your marble properly.  Let’s take a look at the best way to handle your marble tile care with effective treatment and cleaning.  This will work for marble limestone, marble ceramic tile, counter tops, and more.

First of all, you need to understand that marble floors are kind of delicate and so must be treated with great care. While it must be acknowledged that it is not easy to prevent someone from spilling drinks or other liquids on the floor, it must be said that once that happens, you’ll need to act fast to wipe it off.

This is to prevent any stain from developing on the marble. Again, caring for it by cleaning it does not require thorough cleaning with a vengeance rather gentle cleaning with warm water and a dry cloth.

There is a general presumption that using a marble sealer on the surface of the marble will prevent stains from developing on it. This is only true to an extent because it simply reduces the rate of absorption of liquid by the marble. In other words, the marble sealer buys you time to act fast and prevent the stain from developing.

I must say here that there are marble sealers available now that actually act so as to repel the liquids that spill on the marble, thus preventing it from staining. It is still wise not to take chances. It pays to simply wipe the stain no matter the strength of the marble  sealer.

The following are the advantages of a marble sealer;

1. It is quite easy to maintain.

2. It provides protection from oil and water

3. A marble sealer neither has surface build-up nor gloss

4. It allows the interflow of air on treated surfaces as against trapping moisture

5. Marble sealers allow treated surfaces to keep their natural texture, color and appearance.

6. It has a very low odor level

7. It can be used ideally for the floors in frequently paced places such as hotels, pedestrian walkways, shopping malls and even entrance points.

In spite of all the great uses of the marble sealer, it does have its own downsides. You need to know the precaution that need to be taken while using the marble sealer.

1. It could cause reactions such as dizziness, nausea or headache if it is inhaled. This is because it is odourless mineral spirits such as ethyl alcohol and Alkyl polysilicates. It is also vapour harmful and has the ability to cause irritation to the skin and eyes upon contact.

2. The combustible nature of the sealer makes it necessary for it to be used only where there are no fires or heat sources and sparks. It is advised that you make use of spark-proof equipment as the marble sealer is being transferred and applied. All flames, heaters and even electric motors have to be turned off when the sealer is being transferred as the vapour travels along the ground.

3. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation so as to prevent inhalation of the marble sealer and the attendant effects on the body system.