Whilst our stone cleaning service will remove surface dirt, it is often worth considering the additional benefits of a restoration service. Limestone polishing or resurfacing will not only restore the beauty of your floor but also ensure a longer-lasting finish.
When we resurface a stone floor in this way, a fresh layer of stone will be revealed. This means that not only will you have a clean floor, but the stone will have a look a lot closer to when it was first laid. Resurfacing in this way will remove surface scratches, dulling and etch marks on the surface of the stone. It will regain the colours and properties of that initial stone. This means that once sealed, it will retain its finish for a lot longer than a floor that has been simply cleaned.
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The limestone polishing or resurfacing process begins with removing any stains, scratches and worn areas of the stone by gently removing the top layer of the stone surface using resin bonded diamonds. These are attached to a rotary machine with a weight of up to 160kg. The rotation and the pressure created will scratch the floor providing a light abrasion.
The polishing process is all about creating tighter and tighter scratch patterns that reduce the size of the pores and capillaries in the stone, creating a natural shine. Your limestone floor can be resurfaced to a honed, mid or high shine depending on your preference.
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Limestone polishing or resurfacing is suitable for floors that are in need of renovating after years of wear and tear but is also applicable to correct damage at any point from installation.
For stone that is more deeply scratched, or shows uneven heights at the grout joint (lippage), we can offer deeper restoration services too and you can read more about this following the link below.
Limestone Restoration
We follow up with all of our clients around 1 year to 18 months after our initial visit, based on our professional opinion of when further work is likely to be necessary. We can also provide a price for maintenance immediately on request. However, we would still recommend re-visiting before commencing work to re-familiarise ourselves with your stone
Keeping your natural stone looking stunning is something that we are passionate about. If you have had your stone treated or restored by the Athena Stonecare team then you will have been left with a guide explaining how to care for it. To purchase any of the products mentioned in the guide click here.
Get A QuoteTake a look through our portfolio of Limestone projects and see how we’ve helped out clients bring their Limestone Floors back to their former glory.
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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.”
We truly appreciate you accommodating this for us on such short notice. You’re just the best team for the job, and your knowledge on the subject is incredible.
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.
