As part of a project that our client was leading on, they had installed a beautiful limestone floor from Artisans Of Devizes. At the end of the project, they noted some discolouration on the tiles and wanted to see if this could be rectified.
On visiting the site, we identified that there was efflorescence across the stone. This is a phenomenon that we see most commonly in newly laid floors and occurs when moisture gets underneath the tiles. Often the salts that form on the surface come from the adhesive/bedding underneath and are drawn up through the capillaries in the stone.
We carried out a sample in order to perfect the process and ensure that the results would be satisfactory for the client. In advance of our visit also, we advised switching on the underfloor heating in order to dry the floor out as much as possible.
The work was carried out across 3 days with a 48 hour gap in between the first 2. During the first visit diamond resurfacing technology was used to remove surface damage and salt formation. Following this, a deep penetrating sealant was applied to reduce reformation of efflorescence. This required a curing time before the team were able to re-attend and complete the restoration process. The limestone tiles were refinished to bring them back to their original condition when they were first selected for the project.
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.
