When your marble floors were newly installed, they had a glossy, pristine finish that was perhaps almost glassy. It provided elegance and luxury to the rooms which it was in. And now that it’s been some time since then and the floor has gotten some use, you’re finding that that glossy shine has faded and the reflective sheen to the floor has disappeared. This is normal. Floors, by definition, get a lot of traffic.
But there are ways you can restore your marble floor to its former glory.
No matter how much use your floor has sustained, it’s possible to return it to the shine it had on the day it was installed, or at least so close to that that you wouldn’t know the difference. But it’s important to talk to a professional about this and get the best possible work done to protect your floor.
Below are some methods and steps to refurbishing your marble floor.
Seek Out the Damaged Parts
Have a floor restoration specialist inspect the floor for damage before you even start. Their evaluation will give you an idea of what needs to be done. While some of this may be obvious to you, some damage can hide. Look for broken or loose tiles and keep an accurate count of how many replacements you will need. Any tiles that are damaged but still attached to the floor should be removed by stripping the surrounding grout and prying the damaged tile free.
Cleaning the Subfloor
If you have large sections where damaged marble needed to come up, you’ll likely want to do some work on the exposed subfloor. This is done by scraping away the mortar to make sure it doesn’t interfere with the new mortar and grout you’ll be laying down. This is also a good time to check for any mold spots beneath the tile that should be handled.
Restoring the Surface
If you don’t have damaged tiles but want the floor surface to be restored, that’s fairly easy to do too. Remove scratches from the surface through honing with sandpaper. When you’ve buffed out the scratches, take polish to the surface to smooth out the scratches and restore the shine. Allow the polish to dry and properly set.
Related Questions
How much does it cost to refinish a marble floor?
This depends on the square footage, but you could be looking at a few hundred to as much as a few thousand depending on the square footage and the intensity of the job necessary to achieve the refurbishment.
How long do marble floors last?
Marble floors should last you several decades if they’re maintained properly and receive refurbishment as needed. You can expect around 25 to 30 years out of a well-cared for floor.
Talk to a stone restoration company about your options and what needs to be done to bring your marble floors back to life.
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