Stone |
Glass | Metal
CARING FOR METALS
Care and Maintenance
Regular cleaning with a mild bathroom cleaner, window cleaner, or mild diluted dish
soap and a soft cloth or sponge is recommended. Use cleaning products that don’t
leave a residue behind. Rinse with a soft wet cloth. Buff dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use acids or cleaners containing acids or oils, corrosive chemicals, or abrasive
cleaners.
Care and Maintenance for Borders
Regular cleaning with a neutral stone cleaner is recommended. This will also clean
the glass and metal components that are in some of these products. Use cleaning
products that don’t leave a residue behind. Rinse with a soft wet cloth. Buff dry
with a soft cloth. Do not use acids or cleaners containing acids or oils, corrosive
chemicals, or abrasive cleaners.
The Copper mosaics will patina (darken) as it oxidises over time, this is a natural
occurrence for all copper items to do this – it adds to the antique look that these
mosaics are known for.
Topical coatings usually don’t stick to metal products. To slow the aging process,
if desired, one can apply a light coat of a high quality non-abrasive Carnauba auto
paste wax (or liquid metal polish) to the surface of the copper.
(NOTE: Abrasives are very common in auto waxes. Make sure there are no abrasives
in the wax selected to protect your copper.)
When the wax dries, buff off. This procedure will reduce the exposure to air and
thus slow (not eliminate) the aging process as long as the wax is not removed. Be
careful not to get the wax in the grout. It may discolor the grout if it has not
been sealed previously (with a penetrating sealer).
Although very tough, all metals can scratch or dent. Use common sense when choosing
the installation location.