+++Marble+++
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~Composition : Calcite, Calcium Carbonate
~Hardness : Soft
~Absorption : Oil, Water
~Limitations : Absorbs oils and other liquids, easily scratched, acid sensitive
~Sealer : Penetrating type siloxane or fluoropolymer
~Cleaner : Natural Soap or Neutral pH detergent
~Finish : Polished - liquid Paste wax ; others: none
~Notes : Polished marble is ideal for vertical application but requires a high level of maintenance when used flooring especially in high traffic situations. Non-reflective finishes perform well as flooring with minimal maintenance once treated with recommended sealers. Kitchen use should be carefully evaluated due to oil absorption.
+++Limestone+++
~Composition : Calcite, Calcium Carbonate
~Hardness : Soft
~Absorption : Oil, Water
~Limitations : Absorbs oils and other liquids, easily scratched, acid sensitive, polished-interior use only
~Sealer : Penetrating type siloxane/fluoropolymer
~Cleaner : Natural Soap or Neutral pH detergent
~Finish : Polished - liquid Paste wax ; others: none
~Notes : Most true limestone types are porous and absorbent. Some limestone is semi-metamorphic and will have physical properties similar to metamorphic marble. If the limestone is metamorphic it is "Marble". For our purposes here, LIMESTONE is the chalky porous type typical of most French and Spanish limestone. Non-reflective finishes are practical as flooring but require sealing to minimize stains. Dense, low absorbent varieties of limestone can be suitable in shower areas but beware of using too soft a limestone in high stress areas. Sealing is normally recommended for both interior and exterior locations.
+++Granite+++
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~Composition : Quartz, Feldspar (varies)
~Hardness : Hard
~Absorption : Varies - Oil, Water
~Limitations : Absorbs oils and other liquids, brittle
~Sealer : Sub-surface repellents - oil repellent type recommended
~Cleaner : Neutral pH detergent or pure soap
~Finish : None Normally - Wax OK
~Notes : Granite is typical for kitchen counter use. Sealing is recommended for most stones. Granite is the hardest of the polished stones commercially available and is used in high stress situations. Polished granite usually is more absorbent to liquids than many people suppose. Flamed granite surfaces are very absorbent due to the stress fractures in the stone caused by the flaming process and should be sealed if it is desired to maintain the original color and appearance of the stone over time.
+++Slate+++
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~Composition: Muscovite Chlorite (wide variation in composition)
~Hardness : Soft - easily scratched
~Absorption : Low - medium oil, water other liquids
~Limitations : Absorbs oils/ liquids, cleft planes can spall
~Sealer : Sub-surface repellents oil repellent type recommended
~Cleaner: Neutral pH detergent or pure soap
~Finish: Acrylic OK - wax OK
~Notes: Cleft slate is very durable in most situations but quality varies. Slate is typically rustic in appearance but some milled or smooth products are available in some varieties. Acrylics are used when a highly reflective finish is desired. Excellent exterior paving stone. Higher absorbency varieties may not be suitable for exterior areas in freezing climates.
Slate characteristics vary with source. Many imported slates are available today with wide ranging physical characteristics and overall suitability.
15 March 2012 at 06:30
i will take care my house floor..thx for your info..
15 March 2012 at 06:31
hope all this info can help you...
15 March 2012 at 06:35
Marbel is one kind of stone?
I don't know that
15 March 2012 at 06:35
thx for ur info..it really helps!
15 March 2012 at 10:56
Yes. Marble is a recystallised form of limestone. Anyway, thx for viewing our blog. =)
17 March 2012 at 21:43
thanks for ur info...start from now i nid to take care of my hse's floor...=)