Granite cleaning, sealing, polishing and restoration in Staffordshire
Our granite floor restoration service specialises in cleaning, sealing and polishing all kinds of granite and natural stone floors in Staffordshire
Granite is frequently used as a flooring material in home and workplace interiors due to its high strength and durability. It’s perfect for kitchen counters, bathroom floors and flooring in well-used areas. Granite flooring comes in various colours, whites, pinks and greys are common. It usually has a speckled appearance and can be matt, but when professionally maintained with our granite cleaning service in Staffordshire it can be taken to a stunning high-sheen, reflective finish.
- Fast & efficient work
- Full clean-up after work is done, no mess left behind
- Many jobs are completed in one day
- Fully insured for all commercial and domestic work
- Our parent company, Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire, has 51 five-star reviews on Google
Tile & Stone Medic can restore granite surfaces, removing engrained dirt, light scratches and marks. We’ll polish the floor to a stunning professional finish that will wow your guests and look great. Looking for a free quote? Click here to contact us. Don’t worry if you’re not sure what type of granite you have, we can help identify it if you can send us some pictures.
Granite floor maintenance tips
As you might expect, in order to keep your granite looking its best you’ll need to take good care of it. Regular polishing and sealing are important if scratches and abrasions are to be avoided. Likewise, any high shine finish will become dull if the granite isn’t properly cared for. This doesn’t mean hours and hours each day spent cleaning every inch, a quick wipe-down with a cloth a few times a week should be enough. If the surface is already starting to show abrasions it’s worth taking a few minutes to buff them out. Specialist polishing equipment and chemicals are generally recommended to maintain the best possible shine, but these should be used a professional to avoid risking damage to the granite. Generic polish products can actually deteriorate the sheen so if you’re not sure what to do it’s best to call us. There is a chance marks could be made worse if the wrong products are used. We’re often called after customers have tried to clean a stone surface themselves and the damage is already done. It’s best to call before if you can!
How we clean granite floors
Time: Granite floor restorations usually take a day
The exact process we use varies according to the condition and colour of the granite and the finish you would like to achieve. Here is a typical example of our workflow:
- We will examine the floor type that you have in order to decide on the appropriate solutions to be used.
- The solution is applied and left to work on the granite for a few minutes.
- The cleaning solutions are worked into the surface of the granite using rotary cleaners.
- Once the rest time has been reached, the granite is rinsed with a powerful freshwater extractor system. This removes all old sealers, and dirt whilst keeping the rest of the area dry and free from soil.
- The surface is washed again several times to fully neutralise the floor and clean it of any remaining debris.
- When the floor is fully dry the sealing solution is added. The sealers range from neutral sealers which will not affect the look of the granite, to matt, satin or high-shine glossy finishes.
Not sure what type of seal you would like? Talk to us, we would be happy to advise on the best approach depending on the type of finish you would like.
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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.
