Do the Natural Stones of Marble and Granite make for Ideal Flooring?

Do the Natural Stones of Marble and Granite make for Ideal Flooring?

Those who love the look of natural stones and are in the process of re-modelling the floor of their house, office or other commercial building would naturally opt to go for either of the two natural stone of granite and marble. But what holds most of the people back from opting for either one of the two natural stones is care and maintenance of the flooring. 

The question that plagues the natural stone lovers is what steps are necessary to keep the natural stone from losing its sheen and to make them look good for years to come. Some even become sceptical when it comes to choosing natural stones over other stones for flooring. They even decide upon choosing wooden or porcelain tile just for the ease of maintenance.

This gives rise to the question whether the natural stone of granite or marble are really so difficult to look after? Many among us love the look of natural stones but are totally clueless when it comes to maintaining or taking care of them for flooring. In case you are a natural stone lover, then you should blindly go for it. History proves that natural stones have been in vogue for centuries. The natural stones of granite and marble no doubt add a feeling of luxury to the space which no other artificial stone or material can offer.

At S K Marble, we are often flooded with questions from our valuable consumers about ideal and proper maintenance of the natural stone of granite and marble used for flooring, kitchen countertops, and backlash and as bathroom tiles.  

We at S K Marble consider it our duty to clear the myths surrounding the two natural stones of granite and marble. We are not only happy but even feel privileged to dispel your doubts along with providing you with the much need information about caring for the natural stones used for flooring thus guiding you in taking the right decision.

• By adhering to the below listed tips of cleaning and maintenance of the natural stone of granite and marble, you can make sure that your keep your flooring sparkling for years to come:
• Ensure that you wipe away the spills immediately as the longer time the spills are on the floor, greater is the risk of damage to the flooring.
• Place rugs at the entrance to trap the dust and sand. This way you keep your natural stone off from the dust and sand ensuring that it remains sparkling for many years.
• Never attempt to use shine agents to polish the natural stones as this will mar the beauty of the stone and always seek professional help especially for polishing of the natural stones.
• Make it a point to always clean natural stones using mild soap and warm water. Refrain from using abrasive cleansers and scrubbing pads.
• Restrict from using baking soda, vinegar, bleach, ammonia and various other acidic substances as the use of the same are likely to damage the natural stone in the long run.

By adhering to the above tips, you can make sure that your natural stone marble or granite for flooring would last a life time and we at S K Marble have a team of professional staff who would be more than willing to help you answering any question you have of maintenance of the natural stones of granite and marble. Do pay us a visit.