Following a flood, the limestone floor throughout the basement level at a Marylebone based restaurant had experienced some significant damage. The floor has been carefully chosen as part of a renovation project some years earlier and was a feature that the owners were particularly fond of. Supplied by Amarestone the brushed finish Chamesson limestone flooring had a beautiful texture and the client was conscious to ensure that this was not altered by the restoration process. This meant that the floor could not be ground with diamonds and so a specialist service was required.
Initially the team used alkaline cleaning compounds and abrasive honing powder to strip existing sealants. At this stage in the process, we discovered that a glossy lacquer had been applied to the floor during the weekly cleaning treatment, and the build up was masking further flood damage. After fully stripping this, a salt remover was applied to the flood damaged tiles to remove efflorescence. The floor was then rinsed before the application of an impregnating sealant and finishing wax to achieve desired level of shine.
Having the correct ongoing maintenance is essential for any stone floor. Not only is it important to have a cleaning regime that will keep your stone in great condition but using the correct products will enable the floor to be restored in future should it require a professional service. We were pleased to provide the client with a guide recommending a wax that can be periodically applied to refresh the protection without impacting the stone surface.
Easy process to quote and book. Our limestone floor had been down for 7 years and grout was "looking tired." We had a team of three working on site for a morning. Very polite and tidy and left the floor looking like new.
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.
