The client had chosen a stunning limestone tile throughout the kitchen and orangery of their property as part of a renovation. The stone had been installed 12 months previous to their enquiry and as the works were continuing, it had been protected with a breathable builders cardboard.
However, when cardboard was removed they discovered that some, but not all, of the slabs had white staining on the edges. This staining is known as efflorescence (rising salt deposits). It 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.
Luckily this is something that Athena Stonecare have lots of experience with and have treated successfully on numerous occasions. In order to return the stone to its intended finish first the limestone floor tiles were resurfaced using diamond abrasives. An organic stain remover was then applied as required to tiles affected by moisture. Finally the limestone was re-finished to an 800 grit satin hone and apply 4 coats of water based colour enhancing impregnating sealant.
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Outstanding customer service. Can't recommend highly enough.
Top quality service and good value for money. For once I am very happy to pay a bill!
Just wanted to say a huge thanks for the fantastic job that Lee and Terry did this week at our house. They were also wonderful ambassadors for your company: unfailingly polite and super helpful.
The floors look noticeably much improved so I’m thrilled with their work.
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!
