Natural Stone Cleaning/Polishing/Refurbishing

Over the past two months we have and continue to receive a large number of requests from householders who have had marble, granite, limestone or slate tiles recently fitted and are experiencing problems. These problems vary from incorrect laying of the tiles to damaging the tiles (scratching etc) whilst laying them or by not protecting them afterwards with building work still going on. By far the biggest problem however seems to be in the sealing process. Either incorrect sealant has been used or it has been applied incorrectly, both result in discolouration of the tiles. We are then called in to rectify the problems. It would seem that people purchasing natural stone tiles or work surfaces are not always given good advice by the sellers, the tilers used are not experts in the laying of natural stone and then the wrong sealant is used on the stone. There would appear to be a general lack of understanding of the properties of natural stone amongst the building fraternity and general public alike. If you are considering having marble, granite, limestone or slate fitted into your property then it is most important that you research the subject yourself and only employ known professionals in the stone field to fit your tiles. Correct fitting and sealing of your natural stone from the outset will save you money in the long term and should be followed up by a suitable maintenance programme which any good stone worker will happily provide you with. Well maintained stone floors and surfaces are immensely attractive and hard wearing, badly treated ones can be a nightmare! Do not be one of the individuals caught up in this nightmare and do not assume that because a company sells natural stone they are experts in its care and maintenance. Many are, but a few are not and are simply after the profits that can be made from selling natural stone and are not interested in what happens after you have made your purchase.