Limestone is a beautiful natural stone that is delicate and requires proper care and maintenance to keep it looking its best. By following these care and maintenance tips, you can help ensure that your limestone surfaces remain beautiful for years to come.
- Clean Up Spills Immediately: Limestone is a porous material, which means that it can be stained easily. To prevent stains, it is important to wipe up any spills immediately with a soft cloth.
- Use a pH-Neutral Cleaner: Harsh cleaners, such as bleach or vinegar, can damage limestone. Instead, use a pH-neutral cleaner that is specifically designed for limestone.
- Avoid Acidic or Abrasive Cleaners: Acidic cleaners, such as lemon juice or vinegar, can etch the surface of limestone, while abrasive cleaners can scratch it. To prevent damage, only use cleaners that are safe for limestone.
- Use Coasters and Placemats: To prevent scratches and etching, use coasters and placemats under glasses, plates, and other items.
- Avoid Placing Hot Items Directly on the Limestone: limestone can be sensitive to heat, so it is important to use trivets or other protective surfaces when placing hot items on it.
There are 3 options to protect your limestone and preserve its beautiful aesthetic by minimizing staining and etching or even completely eliminating those issues altogether.
Natural Stone Sealer
- The most common protection option for limestone and other natural stones - sealers increase the stain resistance of your limestone
- Natural Stone sealers do not minimize the possibility of etching limestone
- Each Natural Stone sealer is different and has varying porosity and maintenance. Please refer to your stone fabricator for information on the specific sealer that was used for your project
- It is important to remember that natural stone sealer does not make limestone stain proof
TuffSkin Surface Protection
- A step up in protection for your limestone - TuffSkin is a physical laminate film that prevents liquids from coming in contact with your limestone
- Prevents Staining
- Prevents Etching
- Available in polished and honed finishes
- 1-5 year expected lifetime
- This protection option will make your limestone stain and etch proof.
- For more information, please contact us.
MORE AntiEtch
- A step up in protection for your limestone and a less noticeable option - this liquid solution forms a durable, ultra-thin coating that prevents stains and acid etches from damaging your limestone
- Prevents Staining
- Prevents Etching
- 10 year expected lifetime
- Available in polished and honed finishes
- This protection option will make your limestone stain and etch proof
- For more information, please contact us.