Sealers: How They Are Relevant For Marble Maintenance?

It is easy to maintain granite and marble countertops, only if you know the right way to do it. Sealers are used for marbles. Sealers are used to treat the natural stone so that it keeps away the water and dirt. This also helps in prevention of stain. In other words sealers can be effective stain-resistant. As it penetrates into the stone, they reduce the absorption power and keep away the stains and dirt from the surface of the stone. As a result, the surface remains smooth for a longer tome.

There are some sealers which may create dark spots on the stone. However it is always better to consult the dealer before buying the sealers. Sealers are incapable to protect the stone from grease, oil or any other contaminants. They must be applied on the surface from time to time to maintain the luster and smoothness of the surface. The purpose of the sealers is to create a durable layer on the top which will act as a protective shield helping in the maintenance of the stone. However sealers cannot be used for exterior applications. It has been seen that sealers can trap moisture which may lead to cracks on the stone surface.

Natural stone is generally porous and they can be stained easily. Granite is one of the less porous stones. It is the degree of porosity which determines the degree of difficulty or ease for the removal of stains. The stone absorbs the stain. In order to remove the stain, the components should be broken chemically and then reabsorbed into a different material. This is known as Poultice. This is basically white powder. If you have to detect the nature of stone, in order to know about the chemicals which can be helpful in clearing away the stains. At times it becomes difficult to recognize the stain. You will need several chemical poultices to remove the stain.

There are different types of stains, and you will need different materials to remove the stains. There are oil-based stains like grass, tar, butter, cooking oils and mayonnaise, algae and mildew, ink like marker and magic marker, metal and rust like bronze, iron and copper. In order to remove the stain, you will have to wet the area with distilled water. After the pores are filled with water, the water will isolate the stains. Then you can prepare the poultice and mix the chemical with the powder in order to produce a thick paste.

The paste is to be applied on the stain. After the poultice is applied thickly, the area should be covered with a plastic paper. The paper should be sealed with a tape on the edges. After the poultice is dried properly, you can remove the poultice from the area. The drying process is extremely important as this helps to pull out the stain. Generally it takes almost 2 days for the drying process. After removing the poultice, the area should be rinsed with distilled water and made dry with a soft cloth.