Following the installation of a new organ, the floor at Pershore Abbey had been damaged. Although great care had been taken to protect the floor, the building works and the protection itself had left marks and scratches that needed to be removed. As a building steeped in history, a careful approach to the project was required.
The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross, Pershore has been a centre for Christian Worship for over 1300 years. The present Abbey celebrated its Millennium in 1972. Evidence of the Abbey’s thousand year history survives after fires, storms, earthquake and even the Dissolution of the Monasteries when much was demolished. Rebuilding, and remodelling have produced a mixture of Norman, Early English, Decorated Gothic and Victorian architecture.
After attending for an initial survey, a sample was carried out to ascertain the correct process required to bring the floor back to life. With the project Architect Robert Kilgour and Main Contractors Croft Building and Conservation all heavily involved it was crucial to ensure that a finish could be achieved that would do justice to the Church and the completed renovations.
The project was completed over a week with the team staying locally. Initially the Derbyshire limestone and blue Lias floor tiles were ground using diamond abrasives to remove lippage and surface damage. The stone was then refinished to tighten surface tension and remove scratch pattern. This was achieved using copper and resin hybrid bonded diamonds from 60-400 grit. Finally the floor was deep cleaned tiles and and an impregnating sealant was applied.
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.
We used Athena to refurbish a 20 year old limestone floor and granite worktops. The floor was very scratched and damaged in a few places, and the granite needed some TLC. David and Terry spent a full day working on both and we're delighted with the results. Its saved us a very expensive and messy job in having the floor replaced. They worked professionally and tidily and gave us some really helpful advice about other stonework we are considering. We would definitely recommend!
"Outstanding results, it’s like having a brand new floor. Dave & his team managed to clean & lighten the 40+ years old sandstones from dark grey to beige. They were so effective, discreet & organised on their 2 days work and very patient with my numerous questions."
