Our client was looking to have her limestone floor rejuvenated and approached her cleaning company G Clean to see if they could help. Mick the Company Owner had been following our work on Instagram for a little while. Wanting to ensure that the client and her stone had the best possible treatment, he recommended that she contact Athena Stonecare for a restoration service rather than a deep clean.
When we attended for the initial visit, we provided a sample for two different treatment options. Our full restoration service involves grinding the stone flat to begin with. This removes lippage, surface level pin holes, scratches, etch marks and grout residues. This comprehensive initial stage provides an even surface for us to refinish to restore the stone back to its original condition, while also allowing specialist sealants to be applied throughout the process to penetrate deep into the tiles.
Although it is more labour intensive, it is recommended for stone that has not been professionally treated since installation or has significant surface damage. It is more costly, but ultimately provides longevity, by enabling easier maintenance and rectifying existing issues before they degrade to a point of being beyond repair.
Our client opted for this more involved treatment and the team attended over 3 days. At the end of the first day, we applied a deep penetrating sealant after the grinding phase which was left to cure overnight. This protects from moisture ingress as well as rising damp problems. After this we used copper-bonded diamonds to remove grinding scratch patterns and applied a limestone densifier to harden the stone, making it more user friendly in heavy traffic areas.
The final stage saw the stone refinished using resin-bonded diamonds to achieve a satin hone. The floor was then sealed with an impregnator for surface level stain-protection.
I had a double sink marble surround which was in really bad shape, Athena Stonecare got it back to practically new. I’d had a few different companies give me quotes and these guys were the most professional and competitive on their price. Really pleased.
Really happy with the work to the limestone floor in our kitchen. The team worked really hard and the end result looks great, plus customer service was excellent. Definitely money well spent!
I would also like to thank you for the excellent job that Dave and the team did for us at Soudan - it looks amazing. Also for your efficient and helpful service.
Excellent in every way. The quality of the outcome was beyond expectation and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
I consistently use and recommend Athena Stonecare to clients and other interior designers. They are organised, easy to work with, and provide great results. Thank you, to the team at Athena!
Excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend.
