On 3/18/2008 A great service and web site was introduce to the greater Columbus Ohio area,
Patrick Stone Restoration Service specializes in the repair of natural stone countertops. Steve Patrick, owner of Patrick Stone Restoration Service realized there was need for detailed countertop repair not offered by stone fabricators and installers in the Ohio area. After exhaustive research Steve found Fred Hueston’s “
Stone University” that gave the fundamentals of restoration as well as a background of basic geology and chemistry that is important in working with natural stone. Steve also took an advanced hands on courses offered by the renowned stone restorationist Josveek Huligar of
Huligar Stone Restoration. He now offers high quality restoration of natural stone surfaces. Viewing stone as “art” produced by Mother Nature, the goal is to produce a highly detailed surface restoration. In addition to professional cleaning and sealing to help keeping
marble and granite surfaces looking their best, Patrick Stone Restoration Service also offers detailed seam work on countertops to make the necessary seams less noticeable and in most case totally invisible from two feet away.
When asked, what is the best part of your job, he said “One of my favorite parts of the job is when the customer returns and has a hard time finding the seam that was so apparent before the work was done” Steve concludes. “For us in the stone restoration trade this is a form of art.”
To learn more, visit Steve at
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This standard includes general information on the characteristics
and common uses of marble and identifies typical problems
associated with the material.
INTRODUCTION
Marble is an extremely hard, metamorphic stone composed of calcite
(CaCO3). It is formed as a result of the recrystallization of
limestone under the intense pressure and heat of geologic
processes. The effect of this process is the creation of a stone
with a very tight crystalline structure and small but definite
porosity. Because of its structure, marble can take a very high
polish and is a very popular decorative stone for architectural and
sculptural uses. The limited porosity of marble, especially
polished marble, makes it less vulnerable to the leaching effects
of water. Calcium carbonate, however, of which marble is composed,
is highly susceptible to attack by acidic agents. Marble is
readily dissolved by acids, even very dilute acids, however the
actual results of acidic exposure will vary with the nature of the
acid. Chlorides, nitrates, sulfates and other chemical compounds
react differently with marble and produce various by-products,
which have a wide range of solubility and impact on the durability
of marble. For this reason, it is always important to determine
the exact type of pollutants causing marble deterioration.
Marble itself can be of two types, one composed of calcite and the
other of dolomite. Dolomitic marble is much more resistant to acid
attack than calcite marble. The color of marble ranges from the
brilliant white of calcite to black, including blue-gray, red,
yellow and green, depending upon the mineral composition.
TYPICAL USES
Marble has many decorative and structural uses. It is used for
outdoor sculpture as well as for sculpture bases; in architecture
it is used in exterior walls and veneers, flooring, decorative
features, stairways and walkways. The way in which the stone is
used may be a factor in limiting or controlling the severity of
exposure. The use or function of the marble may also affect the
feasibility of applying certain treatments, but type of use is not
the primary factor in the major types of deterioration and damage
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