1. The concept of roadside stone maintenance
The maintenance of roadside stones includes stone protection, stone cleaning, regular maintenance, stone renovation (repair) and other contents and procedures. By using reliable curbstone protectants and proper maintenance and care, curbstones can maintain their noble and beautiful appearance for a long time.
2. Roadside stone protection
Traditional stone protection mostly uses waxing method, because wax is an airtight sealant. After waxing, although external water, moisture, and dirt cannot enter the stone, to some extent, it can be waterproof and stain resistant. However, wax easily adheres to dust and stains, affecting the release of moisture inside and at the bottom of the stone, causing water vapor to accumulate in the stone for a long time, leading to various problems with the stone. Wax can also affect the natural color, surface texture, and durability of paving stones. At present, this waxing method is basically no longer used in Europe and America, and roadside stone protectants are used to achieve protective effects.
3. Roadside stone cleaning
Various roadside stone cleaners can help solve the problem of stone cleaning. According to the different composition of stone, it can be divided into siliceous stone and calcareous stone, and stains can be classified as organic, metallic, or oily. Therefore, according to the different types of stone and stains, cleaning agents are divided into alkaline cleaning agents or acidic cleaning agents, as well as specialized rust removers, wax removers, stain removers, etc. In addition to effectively removing common stone stains such as coffee, red wine, brine, medicine, wood stains, tea stains, oil stains, and rust, some can also remove waterproofing or anti fouling agents that penetrate into the stone; Some can remove old wax stains without damaging the polished surface and structure of the stone, without changing the color of the stone, and restoring the stone to its original state.
4. Perform daily and regular maintenance on the curbstone
To maintain a clean, bright, safe, and slip resistant image of the roadside stones, regular maintenance of the stones is necessary. In general, the surface of stone should be cleaned with a neutral cleaner every day, kept shiny with crystal hardener, and maintained with polishing agent for one week to one month. Diamond polishing discs or polishing agents should be used quarterly to repair scratches. Surface or deep renovation should be carried out for one year or more to restore luster and the natural luster, pattern, color, and characteristics of the stone itself.
5. Roadside Stone Renovation
At present, most curbstones are maintained using recycled grinding technology, which involves re polishing the surface of the stone until it regains its luster and approaches its original appearance. The renovation of the stone along the road is divided into three steps: rough grinding, fine grinding, and polishing. Each step can be performed individually or in combination with other steps.