The one thing that scares many people away from the idea of having natural stone floors installed is the maintenance.  For some reason, stone floors have gotten the reputation for being hard to take care of. In reality, this couldn’t be further from the truth.  Think about how difficult it is to hurt a rock.  It only stands to reason that a natural stone floor would be pretty hard to mess up once it’s installed either.  Maintenance of stone flooring is really pretty simple.  There may come a time when you have to call in the professionals for help.  Here are some of the basic care routines you can expect to need with this attractive and durable flooring type:

Maintenance of Stone Flooring

The one thing you should understand about natural stone flooring is that unlike the other materials, like carpet, vinyl, or laminate, stone should last for several lifetimes as opposed to a few years.  It’s worth it to take a few minutes and learn how to care for your stone flooring.  The maintenance of stone flooring starts with sealing it.  When it is installed and about once a year after that, stone floors need to be sealed.  While some homeowners try to take this chore onto themselves, it’s really better to leave it up to the professionals.  A contractor will notice potential scratches or blemishes that need attention better than you will. 

Of course, there is the daily and weekly maintenance to think about as well.  If your stone floor is in a high traffic area, it might be best to run a mop over it 2 or 3 times a day. It sounds like a lot, but it really won’t take that much time and protects your floor from the scratching effect of dust and dirt.  Be sure to use a stone soap mixture to clean the floors at least once a week regardless of the location. 

If you do notice a scratch or gouge in your floor, be sure to get help for it as soon as possible.  The good maintenance of stone flooring is directly related to how good it will look and the life of the flooring. 

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