Cleaning & Sealing Marble

Pre Sealing Marble

Occasionally pre sealing marble is required prior to installation, especially lighter colors as they can become translucent when wet. It is always best to consult with your stone supplier to verify whether your marble requires this treatment. If required, sealing marble on all six sides using Aqua Mix® ProBlock a minimum of 24 hours prior to installation.

Aqua Mix® ProBlock is a water based penetrating sealer designed to resist staining caused by water soluble minerals (including picture framing effect) which are normally absorbed through the back of the stone during installation. It also helps resist efflorescence migration.

If applying an Enhancing Sealer as the final surface seal, DO NOT apply any ProBlock to the top surface as it will stop the penetration of enhancing sealers. Please contact Aqua Mix® prior to installation if an enhancer is specified for use.

Grout Haze Removal

It is important that all of the grout haze is removed between 3-10 days. A minimum of 3 days for the grout to cure and harden, and no longer than 10 days or it may need to be mechanically removed.

Grout haze can be removed using Aqua Mix® NanoScrub®, if Aqua Mix® Grout Release was used, the grout and Grout Release can be removed using Aqua Mix® Heavy-Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner. If epoxy grout has been used you can remove using Aqua Mix® Sealer & Coating Remover.

Detailed instructions: Click here

Sealing Bluestone / Basalt

Smooth surfaces (polished, honed) should only be sealed using either a Natural Look Sealer or an Enhancing Sealer. The best sealer for bluestone/basalt is Aqua Mix® Sealer’s Choice® Gold – Rapid Cure however, we have a range of sealers to suit your requirements:

Sealing Bluestone / Basalt with a Natural Look Penetrating Sealer:

• Good: Aqua Mix® Penetrating Sealer
• Better: Aqua Mix® Pro-Solv®
• Best: Aqua Mix® Sealer’s Choice® Gold – Rapid Cure or Aqua Mix® Ultra-Solv®

Sealing Bluestone / Basalt with an Enhanced Look Penetrating Sealer:

• Good: Aqua Mix® Stone Enhancer
• Best: Aqua Mix® Enrich’N’Seal™

Note: Sealing bluestone with a penetrating sealer will not alter the slip resistance. For more information regarding slip resistance, click here

If the surface is an internal textured floor you also may use a Topical / Coating Sealer. However, we do not recommend Topical / Coating Sealer to be used in wet areas.

Sealing Marble

Smooth surfaces (polished, honed) should only be sealed using either a Natural Look Sealer or an Enhancing Sealer. The best sealer for marble is Aqua Mix® Sealer’s Choice® Gold – Rapid Cure, however, we have a range of sealers to suit your requirements:

Sealing Marble with a Natural Look Penetrating Sealer:

• Good: Aqua Mix® Penetrating Sealer
• Better: Aqua Mix® Pro-Solv®
• Best: Aqua Mix® Sealer’s Choice® Gold – Rapid Cure or Aqua Mix® Ultra-Solv®

Sealing Marble with an Enhanced Look Penetrating Sealer:

• Good: Aqua Mix® Stone Enhancer
• Best: Aqua Mix® Enrich’N’Seal™

Note: Sealing marble with a penetrating sealer will not alter the slip resistance. For more information regarding slip resistance, click here

If the surface is an internal textured floor you also may use a Topical / Coating Sealer. However, we do not recommend Topical / Coating Sealer to be used in wet areas.

Maintaining Marble Surfaces

Countertops and Walls

Countertops/Bench-tops, vanities, and walls should be regularly cleaned using any of Aqua Mix® Routine Cleaners.

Regular use of Aqua Mix® Aqua Shield™ Cleaner & Resealerwill ensure that your marble always maintains maximum stain resistance.

Floors

Floors should be regularly cleaned using Aqua Mix® Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner. If the surface is allowed to build up, then scrub the surface using Aqua Mix® Stone Deep Clean, Aqua Mix® Heavy-Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner or Aqua Mix® NanoScrub® and an Aqua MIx® AquaScrub.

Etching of Marble

Because carbonates (marble, travertine or limestone) react to acid (acidic liquids & cleaners) to create carbon dioxide, the effects to the stone are permanent. The destruction of carbonates shows on the surface of stone as etching.

Although the particles of stone cannot be recovered, they can be polished or refinished to match the finish of the stone.

Stain Removal

If you have a stain that you wish to remove, Aqua Mix® Poultice Stain Remover should be used. This product is a blend of absorbent clays that can be mixed with water or an appropriate chemical to extract the stain from within the stone.