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Stone Floor Cleaning & Restoration

Stone Floor Cleaning & Restoration Cheshire

We specialise in treatments for for a huge variety of natural stone floors so that you can get maximum enjoyment from this remarkable, long lasting natural material.

Natural stone floors

Over many years we’ve worked with almost all the different types of natural stone that have been put to use in home and business settings. The pros and cons of each type of stone are vastly different, but using our experience, equipment and dedication we always get the best possible results. All natural stone floors are unique investments worth protecting and we aim to help you get the most from your yours.

Common issues

Each different type of stone has its own advantages and challenges, so the best solution for you will depend on your unique material and situation. At the very least, all stone floors suffer some form of general wear and tear. Most commonly we encounter dust, dirt and detritus trodden into the floor and leaving behind marks. Careful dusting and regular vacuum cleaning helps prevent this, but it’s impossible to stop it entirely. Highly polished floors tend to show wear most obviously, where minute scratches in the surface dull the shine.

When dealing with more porous type of rock, or in cases where the sealant has completely worn away, we often encounter liquid damage. Acidity commonly found in food and drinks such as fruit juices, sauces and similar liquids can leave long lasting damage on certain types of natural stone. The use of incorrect cleaning products and solutions can do even more harm.

Most stone floors use grout to secure the individual tiles. Grout is far softer than stone, so is usually more vulnerable to wear than the tiles themselves. Being slightly recessed, the grout can also trap dust and dirt, which can lead to its porous surface becoming discoloured, stained or distorted.



How we maintain natural stone floors

The specific process we use will be shaped according to the type of stone, the state of the floor and the finish that you would like to achieve. Here is an example of our workflow:

  1. Tile and Stone Medic will examine the stone floor that you have so that we can identify the best solutions to be used.
  2. The solutions are applied to the stone floor and left to dwell for a short period of time.
  3. We use rotary cleaners to ensure the cleaning solutions are worked into the surface of the floor fully.
  4. Once the dwell time has been reached, the floor is washed using high tech fresh water extractor systems. This ensures removal of all old sealers, dirt and other contaminants from the surface of the stone.
  5. The surface is neutralised with several washes to free it of any soiling or residue from the previous stages of the process.
  6. Once the floor has dried, the chosen sealers are applied to the stone. The sealers range from impregnating sealers which will not affect the look the stone, to matt, satin or high sheen glossy finishes depending on your preference.

Tile and Stone Medic Cheshire are happy to advise you on the most appropriate sealer to use for maximum improvement to your stone floor. Advice on best maintenance practise and appropriate products to enhance and maximise the life of your floor is also available on request.


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. 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.

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.

Yes, ideally if you want the job done to the best of our ability, then all furniture, kick plates in kitchens etc should be removed. However, don’t worry we will help you manage this.
Absolutely! we are always happy to show you our insurance certificates or down load them to you if so required.
Once we have spoken to you in more detail we will be able to give you an idea of the time allocation required to restore your floors to a high level.
Because all floors require their own individual needs, perhaps different cleaning solutions, strippers and sealers it is impossible to give an average cost. Some areas of floor are very large and again this will have an impact on the costings as they may take longer to restore. Tile & Stone Medic will either arrrange an onsite visit to assess the floor in question, or, if we do not have local cover in that area, we will talk to you in more detail over the phone and perhaps request that you down load some pictures of the floor to us.

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External Cleaning

External stone cleaning Cheshire

At Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire we don’t just specialise in kitchen and bathroom hard floor solutions, our expertise also extends to outdoor hard floor services too. Whether your driveway is looking worn, your patio has suffered damage or your tiled pathway is harbouring moss we can provide a cleaning solution that will restore your outdoor surfaces to an outstanding appearance. Our powerful yet efficient jet wash systems have no problem cutting through years of accumulated dirt and plant life to revitalise the look of your home, business or garden stone work.

Common issues

Outdoor natural stone surfaces often suffer from the effects of repeated winters. Temperature changes and freezing conditions can take their toll on the appearance of outdoor installations and at worst can lead to cracks and chipping. Areas which do not see a large amount of sunlight can be particularly vulnerable to the growth of moss, lichen and other similar plants. Depending on the particular type of stone used, care must be taken to ensure that dealing with these issues does not do damage to the underlying stone.



Benefits of our external cleaning services

Did you know that refurbishing a driveway can increase the value of your home? Our services can restore tarmac to a stunning condition, which in turn will leave a great impression on visitors to your home. Many customers incorrectly think that an expensive replacement is the only option, but our solutions can provide outstanding results at a fraction of the price.

When properly sealed, outdoor stone and tile surfaces will have the added benefit of a protective barrier against dirt and detritus. This means you benefit from greater value for money and results that last longer. Your outdoor surfaces will also be potentially safer, achieving greater grip under tyre and foot.

Our process

Depending on the specifics of your installation, we will select the best approach. Generally we will wash and remove contaminants from your surface with high quality solutions and equipment. Once the external area is dry, where necessary our technicians will re-sand your block paving or even re-point your patio. We can seal external areas, if required, with a range of different sealers such as matt, satin or gloss. Some of the sealer that we use will last between 12-15 years and not only prevents the areas from becoming stained, but will also inhibit any further growth of moss and lichen.

Call now for advice on the most effective outdoor tile and stone maintenance programmes to suit your needs, as well as specialist products to enhance and maximise the lifespan of external hard flooring.


Examples of this floor-type from our work



FAQs

Yes – our cleaning solutions and equipment works wonders on outdoor sandstone, we’d be happy to clean your sandstone patio, driveway or ornaments.

Yes, we can provide the same high level stone cleaning service on outdoor stone floors including flagstone patios.

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.

Yes, our sealers and treatments are formulated to minimise the growth of moss and lichen and other intruders to keep your outdoor stonework looking great for longer

The jet washers we use aren’t much louder than a running car engine. We’ll always be as considerate as possible to you and your neighbours and we can even schedule our works around your timetable and neighbourhood requirements, such as weekend, weekday out of hours etc.

Winter can be especially hard on external surfaces, so we generally recommend a maintenance clean once a year or so. That said, we use the most advanced sealers to protect against moisture, frost and whatever else the weather can throw at your surfaces. Rest assured your results will be of the highest quality.

Our external floor cleaning services do require driveways and patios to dry out before the service can be completed. For larger areas that are impossible to shield from the weather we may need to plan our work according the weather forecast.

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.

Yes, ideally if you want the job done to the best of our ability, then all furniture, kick plates in kitchens etc should be removed. However, don’t worry we will help you manage this.
Absolutely! we are always happy to show you our insurance certificates or down load them to you if so required.
Once we have spoken to you in more detail we will be able to give you an idea of the time allocation required to restore your floors to a high level.
Because all floors require their own individual needs, perhaps different cleaning solutions, strippers and sealers it is impossible to give an average cost. Some areas of floor are very large and again this will have an impact on the costings as they may take longer to restore. Tile & Stone Medic will either arrrange an onsite visit to assess the floor in question, or, if we do not have local cover in that area, we will talk to you in more detail over the phone and perhaps request that you down load some pictures of the floor to us.

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Tiled Floor Cleaning & Restoration

Tiled Floor Cleaning & Restoration Cheshire

The most popular service at Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire is that of cleaning, restoring and sealing of all tiled floor types. Our many years’ experience in the industry means we have an array of cleaning solutions to suit all different types of man made and natural stone tiles. Our skill in selecting the most appropriate solutions for your tiles means work is handled efficiently but with superior quality results.

Identifying your floor

If you’re unsure exactly what type of tiles have been used for your flooring, take a look at the ‘floor types’ section of our website. Here you’ll find a list of all the varieties of tile use in domestic and commercial settings, together with information and advice about each type. It’s important we know what variety of tile we’re working with in order to tailor our approach and get you the best results possible. Certain products can’t be used on all surfaces and can often cause damage when used incorrectly. If you’re still not sure what type of tiles you have, send over a photo or give us a call, we’d be happy to help. You can rest assured that Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire will identify the floor type that you have before we decide as to the appropriate solutions that should be used and never risk causing damage.

Our Process

Whatever the condition of your tile flooring, we’ll asses the damage and condition and take the most appropriate action. Where repairs are necessary we’ll discuss these with you and take care to get as close to a match with the rest of the floor as is possible. Please note it may not always be possible to achieve a 100% match, but in most cases we are able to carry out repairs to an outstanding result.

After identifying and applying the relevant cleaning solutions to your tiles, they are worked into the top surface with our cutting edge rotary cleaners. The solutions are then left to dwell for a brief period of time. Once the dwell time has been reached, the floor is then washed with our powerful fresh water extractor systems to ensure complete removal of all old sealers, dirt and other contaminants from the surface of the tiles. The tiles are then washed over several times to ensure that the floor is completely neutralised and free of any soiling. When the floor has completely dried we apply the sealer. The sealers range from impregnating sealers which will not alter the natural look of the tile, to matt, satin or popular high gloss finishes. Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire are happy to give you advice on the most appropriate sealer to use for maximum effect on your tile floor.

We work to the highest standards of safety and consideration for your environment. Our team create an absolute minimum of noise and will always endeavour to leave as a space in as good or better condition that we found it in.

Advice on cost effective maintenance programmes and products to enhance and maximise the life of your tile floor are available on request. Please call us to speak to an experienced technician today.





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.

Absolutely, we stock a range of high quality sealers which we can use to make your tiles shine like new.

In many cases yes, it’s one of our specialities. We’ll need to take a look at the amount of staining to make a proper assessment.

Call Tile & Stone Medic! It sounds like your grout may be contaminated we frequently fix discoloured grouting.

In many cases we can, although it depends on the type of tile and how serious the damage is. Let us take us a look at your floor and we’ll make an assessment. 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.

Generally yes, depending on how many have become loose and the condition of the subfloor, we can generally restore loose tiles without issue.

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.

Yes, ideally if you want the job done to the best of our ability, then all furniture, kick plates in kitchens etc should be removed. However, don’t worry we will help you manage this.
Absolutely! we are always happy to show you our insurance certificates or down load them to you if so required.
Once we have spoken to you in more detail we will be able to give you an idea of the time allocation required to restore your floors to a high level.
Because all floors require their own individual needs, perhaps different cleaning solutions, strippers and sealers it is impossible to give an average cost. Some areas of floor are very large and again this will have an impact on the costings as they may take longer to restore. Tile & Stone Medic will either arrrange an onsite visit to assess the floor in question, or, if we do not have local cover in that area, we will talk to you in more detail over the phone and perhaps request that you down load some pictures of the floor to us.

Terrazzo floor being repaired

Floor Repairs Services

If your tile or natural stone floors or walls have unsightly chips, holes or cracks and you book a clean or restoration with Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire, we can carry out small repairs as part of our deep cleaning process.

Please note that we only carry out repairs as part of a cleaning and sealing job. Unfortunately, we cannot carry out repairs in isolation.

All natural stone and tile surfaces used in the home are bound to encounter some level of wear and tear. Whether hit with the occasional splash, a catastrophic spillage or heavy footfall, we’ve seen floors and walls in almost all states of repair. In most instances, Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire can carry out repairs whilst deep cleaning your tile or natural stone floors and surfaces and leave your home or business with outstanding results.

Our experience

Each variety of natural stone or tile used in the home has its own maintenance requirements and vulnerabilities. The advantage of working with Tile & Stone Medic is that we have experience with almost all of them. We are completely versed in the intricacies and requirements of these wildly variable materials and will be able to quickly identify the cause of the damage and the solution.

Efficient repairs

Our stone floor and surface repair services are carried out promptly and efficiently so you get the most value for money from your repair. If you’re able to provide images or a description of the issue you’re experiencing, chances are we’ll able to make an assessment remotely and speed up our workflow even more. Few companies are able to offer this level of efficiency and we pass these savings onto you in the form of our extremely competitive prices.



Hassle free

Whenever we carry out a deep clean and include floor repairs for a client we always ensure a smooth experience. That means Tile & Stone Medic will leave your space in as good or better condition than we find it in, always thoroughly cleaning up after ourselves. Our medics will arrive promptly and in almost all cases complete the job in the allocated time. We will not bring dangerous or oversized machinery into your business or home to complete the repairs and will always follow all relevant health and safety procedures.

Please note, whilst Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire carry out all repairs to the highest professional standards, no guarantees can be given that the repair will not be seen due to a none exact colour match or uneven flooring. This can be due to many factors out of our control, including the age of the tile, wear and tear of the tile, location of the tile and also the general environment the floor/tiles are and have been subject to. It is always worth giving our trained technicians a call to get some informed advice before replacing any floors.

Please note we cannot repair ceramic tiles or marble table tops/kitchen surfaces.

Of course it depends on the extent of the repair work required, but you’re planning on having your floor cleaned by us and you have cracks in your terrazzo floor, holes forming in your travertine tiles, a tea ring on your stone table or any other type of small repair required, then contact Tile & Stone Medic Cheshire. We can give you the answers you need!


FAQs

This will vary on a case by case basis but most floors will be fully repaired and ready for use the same day the repairs are carried out.

We offer practical advice on how to protect your investment in future to keep your repaired floor looking great. We always apply sealant after repairing damaged flooring and this sealer should maintain a protective layer for at least 12 months.

Whilst we can’t guarantee an exact match, we are proud of our work and always aim to please. We will endeavour to match repairs to the colour of existing flooring as closely as possible.

How much improvement we can make depends on the scale of the damage. Send us over some pictures or talk us through the damage and we’ll find the best solution for you. 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.

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.

Yes, ideally if you want the job done to the best of our ability, then all furniture, kick plates in kitchens etc should be removed. However, don’t worry we will help you manage this.
Absolutely! we are always happy to show you our insurance certificates or down load them to you if so required.
Once we have spoken to you in more detail we will be able to give you an idea of the time allocation required to restore your floors to a high level.