We're excited to unveil a whole new array of choices to enhance the design of your home. Maybe it's a handsome arch above a door. Or a rugged mantel for your fireplace. Decorative yet functional, the architectural touches will delight your eyes. Choose from slate, sandstone quartzite and much more. All the elements are here. Come imagine the possibilities.
Routine Maintenance
To remove soot, dissolve 4 ounces of yellow laundry soap in boiling water. After the mixture has cooled, add 1/2 pound of powdered pumice (found at home-improvement stores) and 1/2 cup of household ammonia. Mix thoroughly. Wearing rubber gloves, use a stiff brush to remove as much soot as possible.
For grease stains, dissolve 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) Tri-sodium Phosphate (TSP) in 1 gallon of hot water. Since this is a very strong solution avoid getting on skin, carpet, or fabrics. First, thoroughly wet the stone with fresh water. Scrub the stone surface with a stiff scrub brush, taking care to wear rubber gloves. Rinse with plenty of warm water. Repeat if greasy stain is not removed. More TSP may be added if necessary, up to 1 cup per gallon.
If stains still exist after using these methods, we recommend calling a local stone mason for further recommendations and assistance. For more information related to cleaning methods for different stain types, contact your local Luck Stone representative.
Sealing
It is recommended that hearths and mantels be sealed with a penetrating sealer manufactured especially for stone products. Sealers are available in matte, semi-gloss, and high-gloss varieties and are available at all Luck Stone Architectural Stone Center locations and at many home-improvement stores. Be certain to read the label to establish that the chosen sealing product is permeable, alkali-resistant, non-yellowing, and UV-resistant. Always test the performance of your selected sealer before full application. Color changes may occur.