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.
Our travertine floor came up like new. Very knowledgeable and efficient staff, a professional service for sure. They were very good with our dog too, always a bonus as she's quite fretful. Thanks Athena Stonecare.
This is a First Class company with First Class staff. they polished the marble in our bathroom and it now looks like new. Their technician Jack was so courteous and professional and his work is tip top. What an excellent find.
Athena Stonecare has been fantastic! We had two circular marks on our marble fireplace caused by a leaking vase and Athena Stonecare has been able to remove these marks and return the fireplace to it's former glory. We are delighted and do fortunate to have found this company
Great company and team. Easy to deal with and discuss requirements. The quality of work and attention to detail is exceptional. I strongly recommend this company.
The professional who inspected the floor was clearly most knowledgeable and he also actioned the work subsequently. A date was agreed and the work was carried out with care and attention and minimum disruption. The floor now looks exactly as it did when initially installed. I have no hesitation recommending Athena Stone and will call them myself when another part of the floor needs refreshing.
Dealing with Athena has been seamless throughout. I have been impressed by Athena’s professionalism and customer focus from the beginning and this applies to everyone involved from reception, to administration to the actual treatment of the floor.
