Definitions of The Marble Institute of America (M.I.A.)
*Definitions
| Restoration | Leveling of a surface by "wet " grinding with silicon carbide and/or diamond pads. |
| Hone | Removal of Scratches by "wet" grinding with diamond pads. (a satin finish with little or no gloss). |
| Polish | To bring the stone surface to a highly reflective state achieved by a friction abrasive and/or a chemical process. |
| Seal | A subsurface treatment formulated to penetrate the stone surface, which enhances resistance to water & oil stains. |
| Complete Service | Polish & Seal all marble floor walls counters Hone where needed. |
| Service | Polish and Seal specific area. |
| Grout | Thin mortar used for filling spaces between tiles or slabs. Examples: Sanded, Non-sanded, Epoxy. |
| Etch | Action or effect of an Acid - based compound on a surface. Seen as dull spots or rings caused by acid - based tile and grout cleaners such as; Vinegar, Wine, Fruit, Vegetables, Orange Juice, Soft Drinks, etc |
| Strip | To remove coatings; most commonly, chemical coatings, may be abrasive. |
| Poultice | A unique mixture, which when applied extricates a stain from natural stone. |
| Cleaning | To remove soap scam, dirt, and dost. |
| Waxing | The application of a paste or a liquid wax to the stone to provide or maintain an Artificial Polish. Therefore we do not perform waxing. |
* for Marble work