TRAVERTINE, MARBLE, GRANITE, LIMESTONE, SLATE, ONYX, TUMBLED STONE, GROUT, CERAMIC TILE, PAVER, CONCRETE, and ENGINEERED STONE require treatment whether recently installed or existing.  With nearly 20 years of maintenance experience, ATLAS understands how critical it is to treat the surfaces correctly the first time and then on an on-going basis to ensure their presentation and durability.  Therefore, ATLAS provides two main services for newer and older situations:  Finishing-off and Maintenance. 

Finishing Off:  New Construction and Remodeling Projects
	Deep-cleaning
	Acid washing
	Power washing
	Light honing
	Light polishing (Traditional, Non-crystallization Processes)
	Detailing removing light blemishes
	Sealing with penetrating stone sealers or enhancers
	Sealing with grout colorants, paver waxes, concrete coatings, or polishes, etc.

STONE for new construction and remodeling projects require deep-cleaning, polishing (for polished stones only), detailing, and sealing.  This process effectively removes residue and debris from surfaces.  Each tile is detailed ensuring its best presentation.  Finally, depending, on the stone, multiple applications of water, oil, soil and contaminant repellents are applied. 

GROUT with tile is deep-cleaned, detailed and sealed with penetrating sealers or stained with our tested and approved ATLAS' ColorGuard for grout that provides long-term protection against soiling and staining.

PAVER is treated with sealers, stains, waxes and other enhancing techniques creating the old-world or the customized look desired.

CONCRETE is sealed, polished or treated with a wide variety of sealers, polishes, or coatings in order to create the most durable, slip resistant and and scratch resilient customized surfaces.  

Maintenance:  Existing Homes or Commercial Centers 

ATLAS develops and monitors maintenance programs specific to each home or project.   Similar products and techniques are utlizied and applied as outlined above. Yet, maintenance is more aggressive removing light wear patterns, scratches, etches, marks, soiling, and dullness. 

We would be pleased to arrange an appointment for a complimentary in-home training session on how to best maintain your stone, tile, paver or other material.

Please call us @ 714.953.5353 or click on Request A Quote for a free estimate. 

• Avoid exposing stone to acids and oils. Perfumes, lotions, juices, wines, and some cleaners can etch; protect the stone when using them.
  
  
• Clean soiled areas with the neutral pH soap spray solution. Buff with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel. Use the bleach spray solution on stubborn soil or for sanitization.
  
  
• Wipe water rings left by glasses as soon as possible.

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• Squeegee walls after each use.
  
  
• Clean weekly with neutral pH soap and water (mix 1 teaspoon of soap in a 24 oz. spray bottle of water) and a white scrub pad.
  
  
• If soap, mildew or mineral build-up occurs, scrub the affected area with unscented, plain bleach and water (mix one cup of bleach in a 24 oz. spray bottle of water) and a white scrub pad or a medium-nylon bristle brush.
  

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Floor Care
      Daily:

• Vacuum, dust mop, or sweep floors. For best results, vacuum with the floor brush in complete contact with the stone. To keep edges cleaner, vacuum with a soft tip tool along baseboards.
  
  
• Clean spills with a clean, dry cloth and the neutral pH soap spray solution as they occur. Use a white scrub pad if necessary.
  

• Dilute one tablespoon of neutral pH soap in two gallons of warm water and damp mop the surface from side to side. Avoid reapplying dirt by keeping the solution clean (change every 250 sq. ft.). Do not re-mop surfaces with clean water, as you will remove the protectorant.
  
  
• If light water spots are noticeable, buff with a soft, dry cloth.
  
  
• Periodically, for more soiled honed stones and light colored grout, dilute one cup of bleach with two gallons of warm water and mop as directed. Re-mop with the neutral pH soap. Protect carpets and sensitive areas.
  
  
• Be sure rugs are clean as dirt can scratch the stone’s finish. Do not put rugs down if backing or floor is damp.

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• Keep the floor free from dirt and sand.
  
  
• Lay down mats at exterior and rugs at interior entrances to protect surfaces.
  
  
• Keep heavy traffic off newly installed areas.
  
  
• Keep outdoor shoes off surface.
  
  
• After the first week, follow ATLAS’ Natural Stone Care Guide.

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