Monuments made of marble are the most refined and elegant. The first thing that can be said about marble as a material for monuments is that it is without competition the most noble stone, with a representative appearance.
If we translate marble from Greek, we learn that this word means "shiny sparkling stone." It is the property of reflecting light that most distinguishes this material from other stone types. This stone is used in most industries, one of which is the making of ritual tombstones and the installation of monuments.
Advantages of marble monuments
• Very elegant and captivating appearance, the care and maintenance of which will not take much time or effort.
• With certain protection, such a monument will not change its color under the influence of weather conditions.
• Monuments made of marble are significantly lighter than similar ones using other natural stones (for example, such as granite).
• Whatever the design of the monument, if marble was used in its manufacture, it will always attract the attention of all people passing by it.
What you should know about care
A monument made of marble will require significantly more time for care compared to granite counterparts. Immediately after installing a monument made of marble, dust and other small particles should be removed with a damp cloth. When the surface lightens, this will be the first sign that the marble has dried.
On dry marble, it is recommended to apply a thin layer of a special mixture to protect the surface, as it can suffer from mold if various trees are located nearby. Do not plant flower arrangements directly near marble monuments. Because due to watering the flowers, the ground will be moist, which can later lead to the destruction of the tombstone.
If the monument is made using colored marble types, it is recommended to apply a special light-protective and moisture-protective compound. If possible, cover the product with wax or varnish.
Cleaning of a marble monument should be done with a slightly damp soft cloth. For washing, a special soap solution for marble surfaces is suitable; if such is not at hand, a weak solution of ordinary soap will do. After this procedure, the monument is recommended to be rinsed with plain water and wiped dry.
If the monument is very dirty and the soap solution has not removed all the accumulated dirt, in extreme cases you can use a solvent, but you need to work with it carefully and apply it in a thin layer to avoid damaging the color of the monument. After that, as with ordinary cleaning, rinse with water and wipe dry.
Do not place wax candles on the surface of the monument, as wax, getting on the surface of the slab, will negatively affect the color of the stone. If there is a need for this ritual, it is recommended to use small oil lamps. For the whitening procedure of white marble, substances containing chlorine are suitable. After the procedure itself, it is imperative to treat the entire surface of the monument with a special protective solution. And after drying, thoroughly wipe dry.
By following these procedures, the monument will delight you and those around you with its beauty for many years.