Ali Hearn Interiors are Beaconsfield based Interior Design and Architecture practice. They work on projects throughout the UK and abroad providing a complete design service from the pre-planning phase of construction, interior architecture, design and specification to final install and detail styling.
A local client had appointed Ali Hearn Interiors for the renovation of their Buckinghamshire property. The limestone floor throughout the ground floor had seen better days. However, Lead Designer Caroline recognised the potential for it to become a key feature of the property. Having previously worked with Athena Stonecare, she engaged us during the planning stage of the project to see if there was anything that could be done to save the floor.
During the initial site visit we carried out some samples to reveal the depth and variety of colours hidden underneath years of wear and tear. The client was given options to either deep clean the stone or to have it fully restored. Although the cleaning would have lifted the dirt from the surface and given the floor a refreshed look, it would not have given the stone itself a new lease of life.
The full restoration system involves an initial grinding phase which serves to flatten the surface of the stone. This removes lippage, ingrained discolouration and scratches. During the process a densifying compound is added to the limestone. This penetrates deep into the stone and helps to make it less susceptible to water damage. Consolidating the stone in this way makes it easier to maintain so that the finish on the stone endures.
We attended the property over five days, working room by room in small areas to minimise disruption. We liaised with the homeowner to determine the exact finish for the stone to create a soft sheen across the floor. The work required 7 stages of diamond restoration using both our largest machine the Titan alongside a handheld tool to ensure an even finish to the edges.
Really happy, both with the quality of the worktop finish (ring marks, be gone!) and with the Athena Stonecare experience overall. Am sure we'll be using them again.
Our whole experience with Athena Stonecare was outstanding from quote to aftercare. We had our marble worktops and travertine floor restored. The settlement cracks on the floor have completely vanished. It has been a pleasure dealing with a firm who cares about it's customers, everyone involved was super polite and helpful. I would highly recommend.
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.
