Marble stands out for its timeless appeal and luxurious touch.
Marble is not waterproof because of its porosity,
Is water pass through marble?
Yes, because marble is not waterproof, marble is water resistant.
As natural stones, marble and granite countertops have varying degrees of porosity, which means that yes…they will indeed absorb water.
Waterproof means no water in, no water out
Water resistant means it is impermeable to water
First, we must understand the meaning of water resistant which is designed to not be easily harmed or affected by water or to not allow water to pass through easily.
Complete wetness protection is not possible Natural stones are acid sensitive. Each stone has its own special features protection and care begin with careful laying of the flooring
• Clean stone surfaces with neutral cleaner and warm water
• Avoid acidic cleaners or vinegar, which can etch the marble’s surface.
• Spills: blot the spill with a paper towel.do not wipe the area, it will spread the spill. Flush the area with water and mild soap and rinse several times. applying a marble sealer at least once a year can help prevent stains by filling the pores in the marble. Thisdoesn’t make it stain-proof but gives you more time to wipe up spills.
• In outdoor areas flush with clear water and it is possible to use mild bleach solution to remove moss or stains.
• Products containing lemon vinegar or other acids may etch calcareous stones.
• Applying a marble sealer at least once a year can help prevent stains by filling the pores in the marble. This doesn’t make it stain-proof but gives you more time to wipe up spills.
• SEALING IS A COMMON STEP TAKEN ON SOME STONES AS AN EXTRA PRECAUTION AGAINST STAINS.
• WHEN CONSIDERING SEALING, ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
• SEALING THE STONE DOES NOT MAKE THE STONE WATER PROOF.IT MAKES IT MORE RESISTANT.
• do not mix bleach and ammonia, use bleach water solution.
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