Journal

It might be the smallest detail but it can have the biggest impact on your floor.

We are pleased to announce that we are now an accredited Industry Partner of SBID

Stone retains its position as the most on trend surface material.

A clean home is a happy home.

Ahead of Decorex 2024, we are exploring the hot topics of the show that so naturally throw stone into the limelight.

Our expert tip son how to make sure that your marble lasts forever.

Take a look beyond the sample to explore how different types of limestone can be used in your home.

Each piece of equipment has a specific purpose and enables us to perfectly resurface and polish any natural stone.

When Sarah-Louise from No.17 House approached us to refresh their treasured marble worktops and island, we were happy to assist.

We asked some of the industry leaders for their secrets, must haves and top tips for making a home transition as stress free as possible.

We asked the experts share their top tips for renovating your home.

Marble is a natural stone that comes in a wide range of colours and patterns.

There’s a huge variety of marble floor finishes that can transform a slab into a bespoke tile.

Talk is turning to interior design trends 2024. The good news is that natural stone will complement every interior design trend.

Limestone floor restoration doesn’t have to be part of a renovation project. Refreshing your limestone can lift the entire room and help the floor to last longer too.

Travertine floor cleaning is one of our most popular services. We love keeping your travertine floors in their best condition.

There is lots of new marble worktop sealers on the market so it is important to get the facts before you invest.

We’ve asked some of the experts that we work with to share their top tips on choosing natural stone flooring.

We are delighted to announce that our Director Becca has been honoured with an Emerging Talent Award.

Honed marble is becoming more popular and can often be more practical too.

To keep your stone looking as good as the day it was installed here’s a few top tips for limestone maintenance.

If this is the first time you’ve used a professional stone restoration service, here’s a few things you should know.

We’ve put together a simple guide to everything you need to know about restoring natural stone.

If you are looking to breathe some new life into your natural stone, here is everything you need to know about how to restore a stone floor.

Ahead of the Surface Design Show we explore some of the interior design trends for 2023.

To keep your marble floor, worktop or bathroom looking as good as the day it was installed, it is essential to apply careful maintenance.

As part of our deep dive into sealing natural stone, we have been exploring why it is essential to protect your stone surfaces.

There is a lot of misinformation and misconception about natural stone sealants and here we explore what it really means.

There’s so many options when it comes to choosing a kitchen worktop. We want to put your design priorities back at the centre.

It is always the smallest stains and marks that catch our eye the most. So it is no wonder that ‘marble stain removal’ is one of the most common enquiries that we receive.

For many clients when they ask to have their marble floor polished, we recommend a full restoration.

As specialists in natural stone restoration and maintenance, we work closely with stone suppliers across the South of England.

With an array of colours, granite is an incredibly durable stone and can create a really striking impact.

With beautifully rich tones, a sandstone floor can add depth and bring a touch of nature into your home.

From jet washing to deep cleaning and a few trade secrets about patio sealing.

Slate is a natural stone that so often goes under the radar.

Travertine is characterised by earthy tones and will go well with any interior palette.

Marble is arguably the most iconic natural stone that we work with.

If we could place one stone throughout Athena HQ is would be limestone.

We asked our guest expert Nicholas from Stone Wiz to give us a tour of his favourite marbles and explain what makes each of them so special.

We are delighted that Athena Stonecare Director Becca has been appointed as Co-Chair of Women in Natural Stone.

We sat down with Nicholas from Stone Wiz to discover the secrets hidden in the names of some of your favourite natural stones.

From floors and walls, to ovens and swimming pools, we caught up with a few of our most trusted experts to find out how you can Spring Clean everything in your home.

We’ve explored some of our favourite uses of natural stone among what is trending within the interior design community.  

The final experts in our series are The Stone Federation of Great Britain. Read more about why they promote stone as a sustainable material.

Next up, FILA Solutions share the importance of choosing eco-friendly cleaning products to care for your natural stone.

In the latest in our series focusing on sustainability Ashleigh Clarke Architects tell us all about building an eco-friendly home.

First up in our series, Johnston Quarry Group share how sustainable stone really is as a natural building material.

Stone is a natural and sustainable building material. But what does that actually mean? How can we be sure that using natural stone is the most environmentally friendly choice for our homes? We explore these questions and more in our upcoming Sustainability Series.

Here we share our recommendations for cleaning and maintaining your slate floor.

See which products we recommend you use to clean and maintain your natural stone surfaces.

Here are our top tips for ensuring your limestone floor can withstand the test of time.

We love working with limestone and were delighted to be welcomed by Johnston Quarry Group to see exactly where it comes from.

We are excited to announce that we are now an accredited member of the Stone Federation of Great Britain.

Earlier this month we shared our top tips to care for natural stone with Adam Renovations in their latest podcast.

Athena Stonecare is here to share 5 great tips to help you prep your home for Christmas and protect your natural stone ready for the big day!

We love working with Interior Designers who care about preserving existing features in a home.

Marble is an iconic stone and it is most popular in its polished form.

On International Women’s Day, we wanted to put the spotlight on some incredible women in property and construction.

If you are choosing to use marble or any natural stone in your bathroom then here’s a few top tips to keep it looking at its best.

It is not often that we get to work on a slate restoration project, but when we do the results are always stunning.

Whilst our stone cleaning service will remove surface dirt, it is often worth considering the additional benefits of a restoration service.

We love working with other businesses that share our passion for natural stone. This week we caught up with Nicky from CL-PM.

Here’s our roundup of alternative Christmas gifts.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we are launching our latest fundraising initiative in support of William’s Fund.

Earlier this month Director of Athena Stonecare, Becca was interviewed by Maritza Masiello, Founder of The Find Store.

A few important considerations to make before you install natural stone in your restaurant, shop or hotel.

Find out how we helped a client fall in love with her sandstone floor. 

Natural stone restoration isn’t just for old stone. In fact, the majority of our clients…

When should you factor in the time to restore the natural stone in your home?

We love to collaborate with architects like MarbleAir.

One of the great things about working in such a niche business is that we know lots of other specialists. We love recommending some of our best collaborators.

We are lucky to have built relationships with several businesses who have helped us to grow over the last 8 years.

We speak to lots of people who have been advised against using natural stone in their home.

One of the phrases that we never tire of hearing is: you’ve made it look like new.

In a bid to help you to understand our technical terms and stone care jargon…

We decided it was about time to help you to translate stone care.

There’s lots of different factors to take into account…

We’re often asked how best to continue to care for a stone floor after we have visit…

Of all the stone in your home, a patio is one of the most vulnerable. Being outdoors means being open to the elements, but it is also easy to ignore as many of us don’t spend much time in our gardens.

With springtime just around the corner, we are looking forward to working with sandstone again.