Friday, March 14, 2014

Understanding Marble And Metal Maintenance Long Island

By Jaclyn Hurley


The New York metropolitan area has a lot of historic houses and buildings, and many of them have ornamental stone and metal features that add immeasurably to their value and beauty. However, they also require specialized maintenance, as do stone and metallic structures, whether residential or commercial. Professional marble and metal maintenance Long Island contractors are ready to help with any tasks that owners don't wish to tackle themselves.

Marble is a form of limestone. It's sensitive to acids, which will gradually eat it away, and very porous. Some cleaning products are not good for this stone, There are many common ones that can be used, however, as well as special cleansers, polishes, waxes, and sealers to protect it. Regular care is important, and knowing the proper procedures essential to keep marbles beautiful.

Tips for homeowners include never using vinegar or lemon juice to clean this stone. Warm water with mild dish washing soap, hydrogen peroxide, or baking soda is useful to clean on a daily basis. Sponges are good for mopping up spills, which should never be allowed to sit on stone surfaces. For stains that gets ahead of clean-up, online sites have recipes for poultices made with fuller's earth or clay.

Special polishes help maintain the lustre of marbles, and sealers can help make them more impervious to harmful substances. If the manufacturer of an object is known, check to see if they have recommendations for suitable products. Coasters under glasses help prevent staining, while padding furniture legs helps to avoid scratching floors.

Learning what constitutes proper maintenance is important even if tasks will be delegated to helpers or professionals. Cleaning is a daily task for many surfaces, while polishing and sealing need to be done routinely throughout the year. Marbles come in many colors and are durable but easily damaged unless preventive care is practiced.

Metal is used in architecture all over New York city. There are also huge steel buildings that house everything from industries to churches. All of these structures need care, cleaning, and periodic restoration. Most of these tasks require professional help, but owners should understand all options.

Metallic surfaces require regular care. An urban environment hurls a lot of pollution against everything, and pollution can compromise paint that protects metallic surfaces, as well as pitting the surfaces themselves. Weather extremes are not kind to stone or metals either.

Information comes from many sources online. The Marble Institute is one of them which also can direct interested parties to skilled help. Do-it-yourself posts also have valuable tips. Historic buildings, which have a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers, may qualify for public or private grants to help with significant costs of restoration.




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