Marble worktops are a beautiful addition to your kitchen but will require a little extra care and maintenance. We offer restoration services to transform dull, stained and scratched marble worktops to their original condition.
Marble is particularly sensitive to acid and when acidic foods and liquids come into contact with a marble worktop the surface will become etched. This is a surface level burn mark that cannot be wiped away so will require a professional restoration treatment.
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The processes for marble worktop polishing are very similar to the stone floor polishing processes but use a number of smaller diamond tools with abrasive pads and powders as required.
A full restoration process to transform heavily marked or etched marble worktop can take up to 8 levels of diamond resurfacing. The initial stages will use course graded diamonds to remove the etch marks and any scratches on the surface of the stone. A series of finer diamond pads will then be used to remove the scratch pattern from the previous diamond pads. The desired finish is then achieved by a system of higher grit diamond segments and pads that can be used in stages for matte, satin or high shine.
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The final stage of all marble worktop polishing, or restoration services is the application of a sealant. Impregnating sealants penetrate the capillaries of the stone and protect from within. They can leave your marble surface with a natural, or colour-enhanced appearance, but always with the stone surface exposed. Because stone is porous, this sealant is essential to stop any spillages onto the stone penetrating within and damaging the internal structure and causing a deep set stain.
It is important to note that sealing your stone will not prevent etching to the surface caused by contact with acidic liquids. You should always ensure that you keep your marble worktop free from exposure to acidic cleaning products, foods and beverages.
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The frequency of professional maintenance visits will depend on the stone finish, cleaning regime and ongoing use of the worktop. It will also depend on the initial restoration works undertaken. We always aim to create a bespoke programme for each of our clients and can discuss this with you during our survey.
Dave and his team did such a brilliant job restoring our limestone bathroom floors which someone used bleach on by accident. We thought they were ruined but Athena made them look like new again! I would highly recommend them and we will definitely use them for future cleaning and maintenance. Thank you Athena!
I would highly recommend Athena Stonecare, they have done an amazing job on our twenty year old limestone floors, they look better than they did new! Dave and his team were very professional, tidy, trustworthy and efficient.
Excellent, efficient and courteous service . My marble floor looks new and my bathroom walls look amazing. I’m really pleased with the work and the outcome. It only took one day to complete with minimum disruption. Would definitely recommend and will use again and again.
Dave and his partner fully deserve the five star rating. They did a perfect job, on time and on budget. The pool surround which, after 30 years of lime build-up, looked like mud, now, after Dave has worked his magic, looks beautiful again ,showing all the lovely colouring and striations. It’s a joy to see each morning.
We used Athena to refurbish a 20 year old limestone floor and granite worktops. The floor was very scratched and damaged in a few places, and the granite needed some TLC. David and Terry spent a full day working on both and we’re delighted with the results. Its saved us a very expensive and messy job in having the floor replaced. They worked professionally and tidily and gave us some really helpful advice about other stonework we are considering. We would definitely recommend!
“Outstanding results, it’s like having a brand new floor. Dave & his team managed to clean & lighten the 40+ years old sandstones from dark grey to beige. They were so effective, discreet & organised on their 2 days work and very patient with my numerous questions.”
