Forum: Proper care for natural stone floors: Understanding the basics
Two widely accepted beliefs about natural stone floors are that they will always look as lustrous as the day they were installed, and that they will last forever. These are only true if you properly care for and maintain the stone. In fact, unless properly cared for, a natural stone floor will lose its luster and become vulnerable to unsightly staining. Proper care and maintenance of stone flooring involves some diligence and a few basic steps.
The first step in caring for and maintaining a natural stone floor is to identify the type of floor. There are many different types of natural stone. Among the most popular are granite, marble, limestone and sandstone. Next, it is important to determine if the floor has been newly installed or if it is an older floor. Once the type of stone floor and time of installation has been identified, it will be relatively easy to provide a proper maintenance program for your client.