Slate is a fine-grained, hardwearing metamorphic rock, It is often used in domestic and commercial interiors and exteriors. Slate is very hardy, however, it can crack or scratch quite easily versus other floor types.
TileMaster Newcastle are specialists in slate floor restoration and we can help you with the deep cleaning, restoring, and polishing of your slate floor. We have years of experience and we have the best equipment and products needed to achieve the best results on slate. Ingrained dirt, scuffs and scratches will be a thing of the past and we will reapply a protective sealant. When the restoration is complete the floor will have a delightful freshly laid shine.
How to tell when your slate floor needs cleaning or restoration in Whitley Bay
To prevent build-up of dirt and dust you must regularly sweep and dust a slate floor. However, to make sure your floor has the longest lifespan you should arrange a professional clean and seal often.
Several factors influence how often your slate floors should be cleaned by professionals. The most crucial thing to think about is the level of foot traffic the slate floor receives each day. Commercial premises with high traffic areas frequently walked on by the public need a professional clean most frequently. Take a look at your slate floor and check for these common issues to help you decide on booking a professional restoration for your tiles.
● Dull looking slate floor
● Dirty and dusty slate floor
● Slate tiles only look good when wet
● Discoloured grouting
● Dull spots on the slate
● Mopping makes no difference
● Stubborn marks on the slate that seem impossible to remove
● Did the slate look much better when new?
Benefits of the TileMaster slate floor cleaning service in Ponteland
When you contact TileMaster Ponteland about restoring your slate tiled floor, you’ll discover why our customers love our work. We offer cost effective, great value prices and you will experience many other benefits such as:
● Extended lifespan for your slate tiles
● After the restoration, you’ll find regular maintenance is easier
● The slate will look more vibrant and will appear brighter
● The grout will stay strong and clean for longer
● The slate tiles will feel nicer under-foot due to waxing
● Your warranty will be protected
● A healthier environment will be created for your children, pets and guests because build-up of bacteria and dirt has been prevented
● Our services cause no disturbance and our team always cleans up after the work is complete
Slate restoration package by TileMaster Ponteland:
The professional staff at TileMaster Ponteland are trained in slate floor restoration. Our team uses expert techniques and solutions specially designed specifically for slate. Our Ponteland technicians use a multi-step cleaning process, the highest quality floor cleaning equipment, and our own TileMaster custom-made cleaning liquids. The slate cleaning process is:
● Step 1 – Before we commence the restoration we assess the workspace. We will also talk about finish and seal options with you.
● Step 2 – We prepare the area, removing any furniture that could be an obstacle.
● Step 3 – The next step is to mask the surrounding areas. We protect any sensitive surfaces with our low tack masking tape.
● Step 4 – Next, we vacuum and sweep the slate floor to get rid of any surface dirt.
● Step 5 – We then use our custom made cleaning products to remove old sealer residue.
● Step 6 – To get rid of dirt and grime we use a power scrub with mechanical agitation along with PH-neutral floor cleaning solution.
● Step 7 – To remove the dirty solution we use a specialist vacuum and fresh water.
● Step 8 – We bring out a fresh top layer of slate using a diamond-tipped brush.
● Step 9 – We speed dry the slate and polish the surface to remove any final footprints. This will leave a mark-free floor with a stunning finish.
● Step 10 – We apply a top-quality impregnating sealer to the slate to ensure the grouting is protected.
● Step 11 – For an enhanced finish so the slate feels better underfoot we can apply matt or satin wax.
● Step 12 – The last step is the customer approval process to ensure you are satisfied. We advise on future maintenance and each customer is also given a complimentary 6 months worth of slate floor cleaner.
Why choose TileMaster to restore your slate floor in Ponteland?
When you choose TileMaster Ponteland to restore your slate floor, we know you’ll be pleased with your decision. We offer affordable prices and professional work. Our customers are delighted with the quality of our restorations. Here are just some of the reasons why you should choose TileMaster Ponteland:
● Our team consists of friendly and local staff in your area
● All domestic and commercial slate restoration is protected as we are fully insured
● We are fully trained in health & safety so all work is carried out carefully
● Every customer receives a premium-quality service at a great price
● All of our team members are professionally trained in cleaning slate
● At TileMaster, we always offer top quality service
● All of our work causes minimal disruption and we tidy up any mess when done
● We will remove your furniture for you and we put it back when the job is complete
FAQs
Yes, we can use aggressive diamond tooling to remove the lips or sharp edges. Once the floor is flat we can smooth out the floor and bring back the wonderful polished finish
Scratches, scuff marks and damage on the floor can be removed if they are surface-level and in the dressing. Deeper scratches on the surface may require a more intensive process to use diamond pads to repair the scratch.
We are happy to give a ballpark figure from pictures and room sizes, as this can help customer budgeting on renovation projects if they are unsure whether to restore or replace, but ultimately we would need to carry out a full survey and demo before any work can take place.
Yes, we are always happy to call out and offer a free demo clean. Not only does this give you, the customer, a good indication of the results we can achieve, it also allows us to quote for the floor correctly, as we know the process required to achieve those results.
Normally the floor needs around 4 hours to dry. If we are only sealing the grout, the floor is fine for socks and slippers after 1 hour, but depending on the porosity of the tiles, room temperature and other factors, the floor can take longer to dry.
Every job is different, due to furniture, size of area and treatments required but during the free survey & demo we will give you an estimate of time. For example, we recently completed a deep clean and sealed a marble floor of 40sqm in 1.5 days
Every job is different but during the free survey we measure up, do a free demonstration clean to show the results we can achieve, and from this we send over a full proposal for you to browse at your own leisure. We do not give prices on the day or put you under any pressure for an answer there and then
Yes, the floor is fine to use once we leave on the first day. We try to leave protection on the floor in the main traffic way or around the kitchen island, in front of the sink or oven. We normally suggest just not to cook anything like spag bol or curry, however, because the sauce might end up splattering on the floor
Why does my slate floor always look great when I wash it, but then it dry out dull and grey again?
The wet look that mopping gives to a slate floor brings its colours and shine out. Unfortunately, once the floor dries it quickly looks grey and dusty again. TileMaster offer a range of sealer that can enhance the colour and shine of your slate, while also offering a very durable and hard wearing finish
All products used are within the manufacturer’s guidelines, and where applicable your flooring manufacture own brand products can be used.
