Ask the Stone Dr - When To Use A Pro?

When To Use A Pro?

When should you call a MARBLELIFE® stone, tile & grout professional.

When you need assistance either

1.  diagnosing the root cause of your stone, tile or grout problem;

2.  determining the appropriate restorative solution for your stone tile or grout problem

3.  determining the most cost-effective means to maintain your stone tile or grout surfaces

4.  simply doing the work you do want to spend time doing.

Root Cause Assessment – It is often easier to recognize there is a problem than to diagnose the root cause.  Unless the appropriate root cause is diagnosed and addressed, any restoration is likely to be a short-term fix, and long-term more expensive.  MARBLELIFE’s stone, tile & grout professionals are trained to first define and address the root cause, before seeking to restore the stone in the most cost-effective manner.

Restoration Work – Once the root cause is defined and a strategy has been defined on how to address it, one can focus on restoring the surface to its original quality appearance.  Once restored, selecting the appropriate maintenance and care program is critical to maintaining your newly restored surface.

Maintenance Work – Did you know that more than 25% of the residential restoration work performed by MARBLELIFE is the result of improper care?  In other words, the very act of maintaining the surface is creating the problem.  In order to maintain your stone, tile and grout’s quality appearance it must be maintained properly.  Typically, this can be largely done by the homeowner, housekeeper or maintenance department.  A maintenance program should address appropriate cleaner selection and application, sealing frequency and type, and in the case of natural stone wear management strategies.  In all cases, bleach, vinegar and acidic cleaners should NOT be utilized on natural stone or grout without expecting deterioration in appearance over time.  At the very least, make sure you are employing a non-acidic cleaner.  Your MARBLELIFE stone, tile & grout professional can work with you to develop a cost-effective means of maintaining and therefore preventing future restoration.  Such programs can be tailored to your particular needs whether you are getting your home ready to sell, or seeking a program that can be taught to your janitorial staff or housekeeping.

Cost Effective Contracting – At the end of the day, sometimes its as simple as you do not want to do the work, or your time is better spent closing the next deal, or out on the golf course. 

Your MARBLELIFE trained craftsman can quickly and cost-effectively perform the tasks necessary to diagnose your root cause and perform the work necessary to restore your surface. 

Relax and let the professionals bring your stone, tile and grout back to life.