Marble Living room / hallway floor - Complete Care Guide
Marble Living room / hallway floor - Complete Care Guide
From installation to daily maintenance: everything you need to know
Initial Care (After Installation)
When: After grout curing (5-7 days)
- Remove any cement residue with Lithofin MN Builders' Clean diluted 1:5 (pre-wet first)
- Rinse thoroughly
- Allow to dry completely (48h)
- Apply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop or MN Basic Protection
- Remove excess after 10-15 minutes
- Allow 24 hours to cure
Products needed: Lithofin MN Builders' Clean, Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Daily Maintenance
Frequency: Daily to weekly depending on traffic
- Sweep or vacuum first (grit is marble's enemy - causes scratches)
- Mop with Lithofin MN Wash & Clean diluted in water
- Use walk-off mats at entrances
Products: Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
Do NOT:
- NEVER use acid or vinegar cleaners
- Never drag furniture (use felt pads)
- Avoid dark rubber-backed mats (can stain light marble)
- Do not use abrasive cleaners
Periodic Deep Cleaning
Frequency: Every 3-6 months
- Lithofin MN Power-Clean diluted 1:5 to 1:10
- Apply with mop, leave 5-10 minutes, scrub lightly, rinse
Products: Lithofin MN Power-Clean
Protection & Sealing
Re-seal every: Every 2-3 years
- Deep clean first, dry completely
- Re-apply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
- For colour enhancement: MN Colour Intensifier (honed marble only)
Products: Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Troubleshooting
Scratches from foot traffic
Light scratches can be buffed with MN Polish Cream. For widespread dullness: MN Polish Liquid. Severe scratching: professional re-honing/polishing.
Etch marks
MN Polish Cream for spot treatment. Common cause: shoes tracking in acidic residue from outside.
Yellowing of white marble
Often caused by moisture trapped under the marble. Deep clean with MN Power-Clean. If persistent, this may be structural moisture - consult professional.
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