Stone floor cleaning, sealing and restoration
Stone flooring is an investment in timeless elegance and durability. From limestone and marble to slate and granite, natural stone floors bring a touch of luxury to any space. However, over time, dirt, stains, and everyday wear can dull their beauty.
At Tile & Stone Medic, we specialise in professional stone floor cleaning and restoration, helping to preserve the natural charm and longevity of your stone surfaces. Our tailored services are designed to rejuvenate your flooring, making it look as stunning as the day it was installed.
Our Approach
We understand that no two stone floors are alike, which is why we take a customised approach to cleaning and restoration. Here’s how we work:
- Comprehensive Assessment: We begin by thoroughly inspecting your stone flooring to determine its material, condition, and any specific issues such as staining, scratches, or etching. This ensures we use the most appropriate techniques for your floor.
- Deep Cleaning: Using advanced stone-safe cleaning solutions and equipment, we remove embedded dirt, grease, and residues from the surface and grout. Our methods are tough on grime but gentle on your stone.
- Repairs and Restoration: If your stone has cracks, chips, or surface damage, we provide expert repairs to restore its integrity and appearance. Our goal is to ensure your floor not only looks great but is also structurally sound. Please note that we only carry out minor repairs as part of a full restoration; we do not offer a dedicated repair service.
- Honing and Polishing: To bring back the natural beauty of your stone, we use honing and polishing techniques tailored to its finish—whether matte, satin, or high gloss.
- Sealing and Protection: Protecting your stone is vital to maintaining its appearance and durability. We apply high-quality sealants to guard against moisture, stains, and everyday wear, ensuring your floor stays pristine for longer.
- Final Touches: Before completing the job, we conduct a final inspection and make any finishing adjustments to ensure a flawless result.
Common Issues with Stone Floors
Stone floors are durable but not immune to the challenges of daily life. Some of the most common issues we address include:
- Staining: Spills and improper cleaning products can leave unsightly marks on porous stone surfaces.
- Scratches and Etching: Heavy foot traffic, abrasive materials, or acidic substances can damage the surface of natural stone, leaving dull or rough patches.
- Loss of Shine: Over time, stone floors can lose their lustre due to wear and accumulation of dirt or waxy build-up from improper cleaning.
- Cracks and Chips: Dropped objects or shifting foundations can cause cracks or chips in the stone.
- Grout Discolouration: Grout lines can collect dirt and stains, making the entire floor look unclean and aged.
Why Choose Tile & Stone Medic?
- Specialist Expertise: Our team has in-depth knowledge of all types of natural stone and the best methods for their care.
- Tailored Solutions: We customise our approach to suit your stone’s unique needs and finish.
- Eco-Friendly Products: Our cleaning solutions are safe for your family, pets, and the environment.
- Proven Results: We’re committed to delivering exceptional outcomes, leaving your stone floor looking flawless.
Rediscover the beauty of your stone floors with Tile & Stone Medic. Our expert cleaning and restoration services are designed to enhance the appearance and longevity of your flooring, whether in a home or commercial setting. Contact us today to arrange your consultation and let us transform your space!
Examples of our work
FAQs
The process we carry out will depend on your specific floor and the use that it gets. There will be variations for different materials and the finish that you wish to achieve. The process will also be impacted by the full scale of work that we carry out, for example which types of cleaning and restoration are being performed. It is not unusual to apply several layers of sealant if this is necessary and appropriate.
Firstly, a floor should always be sealed when it is first laid. Get in touch with us straight away if this hasn’t been carried out already. It will also need periodic sealing in order to protect the floor on an ongoing basis. How often sealing is required depends on a number of factors such as the specific material used for your flooring and the kind of use it has to survive. For example, a bathroom with natural tiles that is frequently exposed to water may require sealing more often than porcelain tiles in a kitchen. Frequent maintenance, such as sweeping and hoovering up the dust and grit that erodes floors when trodden on can help. Once the sealant is worn away, not only will scratches be more likely, the risk of staining or permanent damage from liquids is drastically increased as there is no protective layer to prevent absorption. If in doubt get in touch with our team of friendly technicians who can discuss your needs.
We have a range of high quality Faber products which will help protect your floors from damage. As every type of floor is different and has myriad uses, we will consult with you to work out the best way to protect your investment. We can apply topical sealants which form a protective layer on top of the floor, or if needed an impregnating sealant, which will be partially absorbed into the stone or tiles. There are many variations of these sealants and as each floor type has unique characteristics and vulnerabilities we can work with you to find and apply the the best kind of protection.
Absolutely. If this was not carried out by those who fitted the floor get in touch immediately to ensure that the appropriate protection can be applied as promptly as possible. We would recommend that this is carried out once the flooring is in place as this means the grout, which is generally more porous, will also be protected.
We apply a sealer to a floor in order to protect it. Different types of floor, both manmade and natural stone, are vulnerable to different sorts of damage. They can all be harmed by chemicals to a certain degree, even by the acid in food and drink spillages, as they will be very slightly porous. As well as this, they can be worn away by physical damage. Even foot traffic can have a big impact if dust or grit has built up on the floor, since it increases abrasions. A sealant will reduce the chance of a spill becoming a stain by reducing the floor’s ability to absorb liquids. It can also help protect the appearance of the floor by forming a protective barrier. A sealant won’t prevent all damage and it will still wear away over time, but it will help your floors last longer, helping protect your investment. Sealants will even help protect your floor from UV radiation which can lead to fading over the lifespan of a high value stone or tiled floor. We can consult with you to find the best sealant for your floor and the type of use it gets to make sure it receives the best form of protection.
We are happy offer advice on best practice to look after your flooring, but it depends on the type of floor you have. Once we’ve had a look at it we’ll be able to help.
Yes, we have a range of fillers we can use to repair chipped or dented stone. Please note we can only carry out floor repairs as part of a full deep clean or restoration for your stone floor. Unfortunately, we are not able to attend to carry out repairs in isolation.
Usually we are able to stabilise stone flooring where it has become loose. We can repair grouting and make spot repairs to the subfloor where necessary. However please note, we do not offer a re-grouting service and we can only carry out floor repairs as part of a full deep clean or restoration for your stone floor. Unfortunately, we are not able to attend to carry out repairs in isolation.
Almost certainly. Send us a picture or a description and we’ll identify your stone. We always assess a surface before work starts in order to pick the most appropriate solution.
Whilst we may use specialist chemicals in the course of our work, we can assure you that by the time we leave all residues will be gone and your tile or stone flooring will be perfectly safe for everyone to use. We work to extremely high standards of health and safety, conducting proper risk assessments where appropriate and never putting you or anyone else in danger.
We always work in the most considerate way possible. Work will be tailored to your needs and will fit around your schedule where possible. We avoid bringing loud or bulky machinery into your home and when a job is complete we thoroughly clean up after ourselves to leave your space looking as tidy as it did when we arrived.
