 Maintenance |
Which method is the best? |
| The best way to decide on a polishing schedule is to polish the
floor and observe how long it takes for the floor to begin to dull.
The floor should then be polished and a schedule set up to suit that
observed pattern of wear. Over time high traffic areas may become
too worn down to polish to a deep shine. When this happens the area
should be restored with diamond abrasives to bring back the original
clarity and depth. |
| Floor |
Technique |
| Granite |
The only sure method of polishing all forms of granite floors
is by sanding with diamond abrasives and/or polishing powders.
A chemical spray and buff method is available for dark colored
granite. |
| Marble & Limestone |
Marble and Limestone are very effectively treated by all methods.
Diamond abrasives are the best choice if there are minor imperfections
in the stone that need to be ground out before restoration,
and if a tough durable finish is desired.
No matter which method is used polishing should be done regularly
. Once the finish goes dull it takes three to four times longer
to bring it back. Your polishing schedule will be determined
by how well the stone is cared for on a daily basis and the
level of traffic on the floor. |
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| Market |
Technique |
| Commercial |
Polishing main traffic areas like lobbies and entrances should
be done frequently while low traffic areas may need to be polished
less frequently. With heavier traffic levels, commercial sites
will need polishing on a weekly or monthly basis. |
| Residential |
Polishing residential floors can be done on a quarterly, semi-annual
and annual polishing schedule due to significantly lower traffic
levels. |
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