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Totally Restored
is a leader in providing advanced, innovative techniques for
cleaning, protecting and restoring natural and dimensional stone surfaces
in every setting. We back up our expertise with innovation no one else in
the industry can match. For example: extensive testing of products in our
facility, or our unique Technical Advisory Board which brings together
experts in the science of stone and stone care to compile and provide the
latest information and newest techniques.
Everyone who wears the
Totally Restored
name receives in-depth, specialized training in the science and
practice of stone restoration and care - plus a shared philosophy centered
on providing timely, responsive customer service . . . with the single
goal of total satisfaction. You can call on us with confidence . . . and
count on our professionalism, expertise and experience.
If your marble, granite, or any
other natural stone in your home or office appears dull, stained or
scratched, Totally Restored
Professionals can restore your stone to its original beauty.
RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
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Problems,
Causes & Solutions
A Quick Reference Guide for Natural Stone Care |
|
Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
|
Worn, dull, scratched |
Traffic patterns,
construction |
Hone and polish |
|
Uneven tiles (lippage) |
Poor installation,
uneven floor settling |
Grind floor flat with
lippage tool |
|
Dull, clouded spotting |
Acid etching |
Polish or Hone |
|
Powder residue |
Efflorescence |
Allow floor to dry; buff
off excess powder |
|
Cracking |
Poor
installation/settling |
Fill cracks or replace
tiles |
|
Holes and Pits |
Naturally occurring,
chemical damage |
Fill with polyester
resin or Portland cement |
|
Spalling |
Salt crystallization |
Grind, hone, polish |
|
White dots |
Stuns/crystal fractures
(high heels) |
Hone, grind |
|
Water ring/spots |
Drinking glasses, hard
water |
Hone and polish |
|
Yellowing |
Coating build up/iron
oxidization |
Strip and clean, polish,
poultice |
|
Swirls |
Steel wool or buffing
pads |
Hone and polish |
|
Sticky/Cloudy surface |
Wax buildup, dirty mop,
too much cleaner |
Strip and clean, polish |
|
Plastic, wavy shine |
Crystallization build up |
Hone |
|
Dimpled look (orange
peel) |
Polishing with improper
powder |
Hone and polish |
|
Warped tiles |
Too much water during
setting or refinishing |
Hone and polish |
|
Dull/Haloed Edges |
Poor feathering,
blending or lippage |
Grind or hone |
|
Always consult a stone care professional for advice on maintaining
and restoring natural stone. |
Totally Restored
can repair and restore stone using proprietary diamond technology. We can
provide a high-gloss finish to stone using natural polishing methods
instead of waxes.
Sealing stone with
Totally Restored
proprietary sealers can prevent future damage to the stone. Properly
sealing stone can protect it from stains and water damage.
Ceramic tile can be professionally
cleaned and sealed to prevent soap scum and mildew buildup and to keep it
looking like new. Our craftsmen are trained in grout repair and
restoration as well.
The
Totally Restored professionals can also give you tips on how to properly care for your
stone on a daily and weekly basis to keep it looking great.
Please contact
us for a free inspection and professional quotation.
Trust Totally Restored, to expertly upgrade your Home.
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102346
