In a property that was being rented out, the tenants had caused significant damage to the marble tiles in attempts to remove limescale staining.
Marble is acid sensitive. With strong acids, you will see the effects of this instantly. Known as etching, this is not something that can be wiped or cleaned off.
Tap water is not always PH neutral which means that over time, this can have a similar effect on stone. This particular client, had used an acidic cleaner to try and remove the initial limescale stain and this had resulted in further etch marks to the marble which required professional removal.
Using a hand-held diamond grinding tool and resin bonded diamond abrasives, 8 levels of resurfacing was required to restore the marble. The initial stages used the courses grade of diamond to take that damaged marble beyond the etch marks. A series of finer diamond pads were then used to feather the edges of this in and blend into the surrounding marble. The marble was then polished with a natural polishing powder all over for a high shine finish before sealing for protection.
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!
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.
