Universal Granite & Marble is a successful natural stone supplier in the Midwest USA, with locations in Naperville IL, Chicago IL, Detroit MI, Cleveland OH and Milwaukee WI. We are supplier of granite, marble, travertine, slate and other natural stones
Nature & Types
Surface Finish
Uses of Stone
Maintenance

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  MARBLE GRANITE SLATE LIMESTONE
Composite Calcium Carbonate, Calcite Quartz, Feldspar (varies) Muscovite, Chlorite (wide variation in composition) Calcium Carbonate
Hardness Soft Hard Soft Soft
Absorption Oil, Water Oil (varies), Water Low-medium oil, water and other liquids Oil Water
Limitations Absorbs oils and other liquids, easily scratched, acid sensitive Absorbs oils and other liquids, brittle Absorbs oils/liquids Absorbs oils and other liquids, easily scratched, acid sensitive
Sealer Penetrating type siloxane or fluoropolymer Sub-surface repellants Sub-surface repellants Penetrating type siloxane or fluoropolymer
Cleaner Natural soap Pure soap Pure soap Natural soap
Finish Polished- liquid paste, wax. Others - none None normally. Wax recommended. Acrylic/wax recommended Polished- liquid paste, wax Others - none
Notes Polished marble requires high maintenance, especially in high traffic areas. Non-reflective finishes work well with minimal maintenance. Typical for kitchen. Used in high stress situations. Polished granite more absorbant to liquids. Flamed granite surfaces are absorbant and should be sealed to retain original color. Cleft slate is durable in most situations. Wears off in high areas of the surface. Excellent exterior paving stone. Slate characteristics need to be compatible with the function required for. Porous and absorbent, has similar features to those of marble. Dense, low absorbent varities can be used for shower areas

  
 
 
 
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