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How To Maintain A Slate Hearth
How do I maintain a slate hearth?
We are often asked by our customers how they should maintain a slate hearth. Here we offer our best advice on how to keep your slate hearth looking great.
Slate is a type of metamorphic rock used in hearths to produce attractive and natural looking features. As with any hearth, slate needs to be cleaned periodically. Polishing your slate hearth will give an extra eye-catching luster.
Use only the proper material and techniques when polishing your hearth as this will help it look its best and protect it from damage.
Instructions:
1. Wipe down the slate with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris before polishing. Allow the slate to air dry completely.
2. Squirt a few drops of teak oil, WD40 or olive oil onto a clean, dry cloth. You can find teak oil at many home improvement stores.
3. Apply the oil to the slate hearth with small circular motions.
4. Use another clean, dry cloth to once more buff in an extra shine to the hearth. This will help to absorb excess oil and will accentuate the luster of the slate.
If you have any questions or require further advice, please get in touch.
Alternatively, if you are looking to purchase a slate hearth you can check out our range of hearths, or you can request a quote.
Thank you for your instructions on using teak oil, it worked a treat.
However, I have a small mark on the corner of my slate which I tried to remove with some white spirit. The darker mark did not come off and it left a bit of a whiter area which now will not cover with the teak oil. Any ideas what I can do?