Natural Stone Cleaning Leeds

During our time serving as specialist stone cleaners and stone restorers we have come across many clients who have been privy to some stone cleaning myths. These myths are usually wide-spread and in our experience have led to the build-up of dirty stone floors.

So with this knowledge we continue to try and keep our clients well-informed with regards to the truths about regular stone cleaning. This means that we are able to leave each and every client well-informed after receiving our exceptional stone restoration service.

We completed this job in Leeds. The stone tiles and grout needed to be deep cleaned. The owners wanted a polished stone finish and so we then ground the floor with our state-of-the-art machinery to produce a striking and beautiful stone floor (as seen below).

Here are some of the Stone Cleaning Myths you may have heard:

It is best to wet mop your stone flooring

This is false; tiled floors accumulate dirt on the surface and within the grout lines. This dirt may not be visible but wet mopping will mean that this dirt will quickly discolour your grout. It is important to sweep regularly followed by mopping so that the dirt is removed prior to the cleaning process.

If tiles look ok they don’t need re-sealing

This is false; it can be difficult to see if stone sealer has worn away on your floor tiles. One quick way of testing this is by placing droplets of water onto the tile surface. If the liquid absorbs at all your tiles need to be re-sealed. A properly sealed tile will be water-resistant, stain-resistant and will make sure that routine cleaning is easier. There is a range of stone sealers available and we are able to offer tailored advice so suit your tile type.

You can leave cleaning solutions on grout lines to loosen dirt prior to cleaning

This is false; during the professional cleaning process tiles and grout are never left to soak. Water left on tiles will inevitably dull its finish. This can leave tiles damaged so it is important to be equipped with the detail required to maintain your floor tiles.

If you would like to know more about how to clean floor tiles please contact us on 0845 4599941; we are a friendly, family-run Company and would value the opportunity to work with you.

These images show a travertine cleaning job that we recently completed in Leeds. The area covered was around 600 metres squared and allowed us to show our experience and talent in producing the exact stone finish that the business owners required.

Such an extensive job demands an intrinsic understanding of the type of stone, the best product formulations and the techniques to achieve a fast yet efficient result.

The travertine tiles were completely ground and polished using our specialist techniques. Our state of the art machinery allowed us to work consistently to produce a seamless finish throughout the entire stone floor.

Below are some interesting facts about travertine. Did you know?

• Travertine floor tiles are porous due to the way in which the stone forms over time.
• Every travertine tile is unique; with naturally occurring surface holes and troughs.
• Surface holes and troughs are often filled during the production process; however some tiles may also have these on the back of the tiles that can be filled with adhesive on installation to prevent future pit holes from forming.
• Travertine has been used for many architectural structures, however, its most frequent use is for floor tiles, wall tiles and kitchen backsplashes.
• Travertine can be easily recognised due to its colouration; mostly the tiles are cream, tan, white or a golden colour. However, most would not know that this type of tile is also available in orange, pink and red hues.
• Modern tiles are now available in larger sizes; a comprehensive range provides individuals the opportunity of creating a unique design either inside or outside of your property.

Here is our TOP TIP for caring for your beautiful Travertine floor; make sure to seal your stone floor to protect its natural beauty. This should be done at the point of installation and periodically after that time.

If you would like to find out more about the services we offer for restoring Travertine please feel free to contact us on 0845 4599941.

It is well-accepted that stone floors are exceptionally popular and as more and more clients are looking to restore their homes, stunning natural stone floors are being revealed. These have often been hidden by many years under other floor coverings.

These floors are often held in high regard by their owners due to their heritage and unique appearance. Restoring natural stone flooring is a time-tested process that delivers powerful results that leaves clients with skilfully restored floors that offer character, grandeur and durability.

This Cotswold Stone floor had been discovered during a home restoration process; it was completely covered with levelling compound. We were invited to fully remove this heavy-duty, thick compound. Our clients were under the illusion that the stone floor could not be rescued.

This stone restoration job required an in-depth understanding of the best product formulations and restoration process to ensure that the tiles were cleaned but not damaged throughout the process. Specific chemical compounds work to compliment this process and deliver incredible results such as those shown on the images.

Our comprehensive range of equipment is specialised in order to deliver superior results in the fastest and most efficient times possible. Once the levelling compound started to be stripped away, a striking Cotswold Stone floor was discovered. It was almost unrecognisable when the job was completed.

This golden coloured natural stone offers intrinsic beauty and created an individual statement that would add to the décor of this beautiful home, once fully restored. The finishing process then allowed our clients to further personalise their stone flooring.

They were astounded with how the floor looked and were so pleased with the clean and rustic appearance of these Cotswold tiles.

If you have recently uncovered stone floor tiles; allow us the opportunity to restore them. We take great pride in the challenge of providing exceptional results and invite you to regularly visit our blog to view our latest stone cleaning and restoration projects throughout Leeds, Lincoln and Hull.

Natural stone floors are incorporated into many businesses and homes. They are considered to be a superior flooring alternative and are held in high regard. This often pays testament to their unique character, versatility and durability.

It is incredible how the technologies of restoring natural stone have advanced over the years and we are now best-equipped with versatile product formulations, techniques and machinery.

We were invited to deep clean and fully polish this beautiful stone floor in Lincoln. The homeowners felt as though it had become dull over the years from daily usage and regular cleaning.

Our client was well-aware that incorrect usage of cleaning solutions that are not suited to specific stone types can easily cause damage.

Stone grinding requires an in-depth understanding. We use our experience and specialist techniques to produce the best possible results. We take into account the influencing factors such as age of the tile, depth of any scratches or damage, traffic, wear and colouration. The process needs to be tailored to make sure that the end result is exceptional.

We employ the use of our revolutionary stone polishing machinery. This effectively polishes stone tiles and prepares them to be fully sealed. The state-of-the-art machinery that we use produces a superior result in the fastest possible time.

It is sometimes not known that polishing stone leaves it much more hard-wearing and more durable in comparison to an untreated stone flooring. Once sealed, the polished floor works to repel corrosive factors such as dirt, oils, salts and liquids.

Our client was so pleased with the results and felt that we had been able to bring out the intrinsic beauty of her natural stone floor. She loved the look of her high-shine tiles and felt that it appropriately complimented the rest of her beautiful home.

If you would like to find out more about stone polishing we invite you to call on 0845 4599941.

Flagstone floors offer a rustic appearance and can be used in a huge variety of settings. Their versatility means that they are well-suited to different decors and compliment both modern and traditional properties.

Flagstone flooring is available in a wide range of tile shapes, textures and sizes and has a natural slip-resistance which further offers testament to its popularity.

With this rough-textured surface, flagstone tiles often suffer from ingrained dirt and wear. It is important that specialist techniques are used to skilfully and carefully restore the floor tiles.

We were invited to deep clean and restore this beautiful flagstone floor in Hull. The homeowners loved their rustic ‘country kitchen’ but felt that over time that the tiles required a professional clean. They favoured this type of stone floor for its appearance and the nonslip surface that it offered as they had children and animals.

The textured finish creates traction and offers a great option for settings such as kitchens and bathrooms.

When we arrived it was evident that the tiles had been well-maintained but the inevitable dirt had built up over time and there were slight stains by oils and liquids that had been left to penetrate the stone tile.

Our stone restoration service is completely tailored to match the requirements of our clients and the nature of the restoration project. We employ the use of the correct products, equipment and techniques to restore stone floors after heavy use.

Our clients were so pleased with the results that we achieved; they had once considered replacing the floor due to its deterioration over the years. They commented on how efficient the process was and were grateful for the advice that we offered them about routine cleaning to make sure that their beautiful stone floor was left looking at its best for longer.

For more details on our flagstone restoration process please call our helpful staff on 0845 4599941.