NATURAL STONE - A STATEMENT OF LUXURY

REPAIRING NATURAL STONE SURFACES

REPAIRING NATURAL STONE SURFACES

All Natural Stones can scratch. BUT, Granite is far more resistant to scratching than Soapstone and Marble because it is a harder Natural Stone. Usually, the harder the stone is, the harder it is to scratch, and the harder it is to remove the scratch. What Scratches Natural Stone? Something harder than the actual stone would need to scratch it. For example, a piece of Granite or Marble would scratch a piece of Soapstone. But, Soapstone would not scratch your Marble or your Granite. A copper penny with a hardness of 3.5 on MOH’s scale of relative hardness will scratch Soapstone, may scratch Marble, but it won’t scratch Granite. A Few More Examples… Softer stones can be scratched from foot traffic. Dirt, sand, and grit from your shoes are an abrasive to stone flooring. This is why it is recommended to use rugs or mats near entry ways and to dust mop frequently. Sanded grouts are capable of scratching softer Natural Stones. Dragging furniture across your floor may scratch it. Try to lift, not drag your furniture. Softer stone countertop materials such as Marble and Soapstone may be scratched from toys, cutting on them, or tossing your keys across them. Granite is a much harder stone and therefore more resistant to scratching. It does not scratch easily. According to Frederick Hueston, a prominent stone expert and consultant, “The only thing that could possibly scratch granite would be if a person would turn their diamond ring around and scratch the stone surface with it.” Granite can also be scratched by another piece of granite rubbing against it. You will notice...