Stone Care

Stone – one of the most beautiful, contemporary and hard wearing design trends of today.

Purchasing stone and its manufacturing techniques me an that there will always be slight variations in colour and textures from piece to piece.

Make sure you look after your investment piece by following these guidelines.  Stone is surprisingly porous and will soak up spills like a sponge.  

Although stone will develop an aged patina over time, you can avoid unnecessary damage with a little tender loving care. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to the best way to care for honed or polished stone.

Whether your stone surfaces are honed or polished, they need to be sealed with a good quality purpose-made sealant before you even begin to think about cooking up a feast. This is a job best done by professionals and should be repeated every few years. When water no longer beads, it’s time to reseal. While the sealant is the main guard in protecting the stone, you still need to maintain it.

• Regular wiping should be done with a clean cloth and clean water. Microfiber cloths are good for this.
• Avoid using regular household cleaning products as these can easily ‘burn’ the surface.
• Always use a chopping board during food preparation and coasters for drinks.
• Don’t allow water to pool on the surface for long periods of time. This may cause discoloration.
• Wipe up food spills immediately after they occur, particularly liquids likely to stain or etch into the surface. As a rule of thumb: if it’ll stain a white t-shirt or your light-coloured carpet, it’s going to stain your marble (we’re looking at you beetroot juice, red wine, rich-coloured spices and so on). Acidic foods such as citrus juices, tomato-based sauces, soft drinks and vinegar products can quickly etch into the surface.
• To clean oil-based spills, first soak up as much as possible with plain paper towel. Cover the area with a thin layer of cornflour or talcum powder to draw out the oil.
• Use specialised spot cleaners to treat stains. You can use stone polishing cream on a soft cloth to spot-treat polished stone.
• If in doubt, contact a professional stone restoration and refinishing service in your area for further care and maintenance advice to suit your specific needs.

Very small hairline cracks are a natural feature of real stone and shouldn’t be considered a defect.  This natural feature is part of the unique character of your one of a kind piece.

For more information about our beautiful stone range please speak to our helpful sales staff.