Natural Stone Installation San Diego - Things to Consider

​We have seen a large increase in the number of individuals having natural stone, marble, granite, limestone, sandstone or slate installed into their homes either as work surfaces or as flooring. No man made product can match the charm of well done natural stone installation San Diego with its myriad of colors and patterns which are unique to your individual stone.

In the past the majority of our work was in restoring old marble, granite or limestone however increasingly we are getting called out to deal with brand new tiles which have some established issues.

With this increased interest in going back to natural stone there has come an avalanche of products to clean, shine and seal the stones. Importers, tile sellers, builders and chemical firms have all got on the band wagon and see huge earnings in natural stone. Regrettably it would seem that really few of these business have any understanding of the products they are offering or fitting or recommending clients to purchase.

A few of these problems are;

• Tiles being laid so that there is substantial per page in between them
• Grouting spaces being too big
•  Tiles smeared with grout after sealing
•  Incorrect sealant being used
• Acrylic sealants being applied
• Polish or wax being applied to the surface
• Marble and limestone being made use of in kitchen areas
•  Slate being used in showers
•  Not sealing the stone
•  Applying a seal then assuming that it is now secured from all possible  sources of damage
•  Discoloring of the tiles since sealant is left on the surface
•  Use of acidic cleaners in the contractors clean
• Poor or non existent care and upkeep program supplied to the customer

How do you ensure you are not left with a huge costs after the builders have vacated?

•  Buy your tiles from a provider that offers good guidance and has a natural stone installation service,.

Research the subject prior to purchase so that you can ask pertinent concerns. If you get suspect or glib responses stroll away and shop elsewhere.

• Do not simply go for the least expensive, they may end up being more costly in the long run.
• If possible retain a portion of the money till the job is completed to your fulfillment. That way if there is a problem you can insist on it being remedied.

Your most significant defense is to get acquainted with the features and types of natural stone and its care and upkeep before setting out to acquire your preferred stone type. You can do this by carrying out the suitable search online.