Key to Ground Stone Maintenance in Stone Care

What is the key to maintaining ground stone in stone care? Ground stone is a place where stone is widely used in architectural decoration. Ground stone maintenance is crucial in the daily maintenance of buildings. The key to ground stone maintenance lies in the correct concept, scientific methods, and reasonable frequency. The correct concept refers to the idea of early prevention, mid-term protection, and late treatment of stone, with maintenance throughout. Scientific methods refer to correct and reasonable construction and operation techniques. Reasonable frequency means to perform maintenance at the right time, neither too frequently nor too infrequently.

Preventative Measures: Prior to the stone maintenance and construction, it is essential to conduct a preventive treatment. This involves applying a protective layer (typically a material with strong permeability to the stone) to all six sides of the stone, sealing its surface pores. After protection, external contaminants cannot penetrate, and internal bacteria and moisture, being isolated from air, cannot cause any deterioration.

Mid-Term Protection: The primary cause of wear and damage to ground stone is the mud and sand brought in by shoe soles. Therefore, adding anti-dust mats, controlling the source of pollution, and eliminating mud and sand at the door are effective methods to protect the luster of the ground and reduce maintenance costs. Dust from shoe soles is carried indoors during daily walking, and during humid weather, the amount of dust brought in is 12-15 times more than usual. After laying anti-dust mats at the entrance, walking on the mats for more than seven steps can remove over 90% of the dust. However, it is important to consider the basic size of the anti-dust mats; only with sufficient walking distance can the removal of mud and sand from the soles be ensured. Anti-dust mats cannot be cleaned constantly, so the ability of the mats to absorb stains should also be considered. Once the absorbent capacity is saturated, a large amount of dust and sand will be released on the surface of the mats, potentially allowing subsequent visitors to bring in more mud and sand. In rainy weather, increasing the area of the anti-dust mats and the frequency of cleaning them is recommended.