Sandstone is a popular choice, especially for outdoor flooring, due to its natural look. It is very durable too, so can be commonly found in high-traffic areas of homes and businesses. Even though sandstone can withstand lots of foot traffic, it still needs maintaining because dirt can eventually discolour the surface of the stone.
At TileMaster Stockport we have the experience and training required to restore sandstone and yorkstone floors. Our specialist floor care team can achieve the best results for your sandstone floors. A professional sandstone restoration will keep your floor clean, hygienic and will protect your investment in this wonderful natural stone.
When does a sandstone floor need cleaning or restoring
Sandstone should be swept and dusted weekly to limit the build up of soiling. In order to keep sandstone flooring looking its best semi-regular professional cleaning and polishing is needed. A professional deep clean will keep the sandstone looking great and extend the life of the tiles.
Exactly how regularly a sandstone floor needs a professional deep clean, polish, or seal depends on several factors. One of the most important among these is the location of the sandstone floor. Usually, outdoor flooring and sandstone in commercial premises needs a professional clean more often than low traffic areas inside the home.
There are also several signs of wear and tear to look out for when deciding to book a professional restoration of a sandstone floor. TileMaster Stockport can help you spot and solve the following common sandstone floor problems:
- Faded or dull appearance of the floor
- Sandstone which has lost its colour
- Particular spots on the sandstone floor are discoloured
- Grout has become loose
- The sandstone floor looks better when wet
- The sandstone floor is dirty after recent building work
- Marks have appeared on the sandstone which cannot be removed
- Mopping the sandstone doesn’t improve its appearance
- Stains and marks remain on the sandstone after cleaning
Benefits of TileMaster’s sandstone cleaning and sealing service in Stockport
When you book TileMaster to restore your sandstone floors, you will discover why our customers love the results we achieve. There are many benefits of our sandstone floor cleaning service in Stockport and we don’t just mean our excellent prices! The many benefits include:
- Extended lifespan for your sandstone slabs
- Children, family and pets will enjoy a healthier, more hygienic environment
- Daily maintenance will be reduced after a professional deep clean
- The original colour of the sandstone will be restored
- A professional seal will protect the stone and grouting for longer
- A waxed sandstone floor will feel nicer underfoot
- Our restoration process protects any warranty coverage
- Our professional staff minimise disruption and ensure no mess is left behind
TileMaster Stockport’s sandstone restoration process:
Every member of the team at TileMaster Stockport has been carefully trained to restore sandstone floors. We are trained to use top-of-the-range floor cleaning machines and our own custom cleaning solutions. To achieve a premium finish we also use a unique restoration process for sandstone tiles:
- Step 1 – Firstly we assess the sandstone floor and discuss your finish and seal options.
- Step 2 – Before work begins we remove any furniture to prepare the room.
- Step 3 – To protect your surroundings we use our protective low-tack masking tape on sensitive surfaces.
- Step 4 – We vacuum and sweep the area to remove any debris.
- Step 5 – We apply our custom TileMaster cleaning agents to strip previous sealers and treatments from the sandstone.
- Step 6 – We power scrub and mechanically agitate using PH-neutral floor cleaner. This deep cleans the sandstone to remove dirt and discoloration.
- Step 7 – A high-power vacuum is used to extract the dirt into our tanks.
- Step 8 – A fresh layer of sandstone is brought out using a diamond-tipped brush.
- Step 9 – We speed dry the floor and give it a final buff to get rid of any last surface marks. This leaves a clean, mark-free floor.
- Step 10 – A commercial grade impregnating sealer protects the finish of the floor and protects the grouting against future wear.
- Step 11 – We can apply a matt or satin wax for a smoother, softer finish on request.
- Step 12 – Customer sign-off and inspection completes the process. We offer free advice for regular maintenance and provide 6 months’ worth of complementary cleaning solution.
Why to choose TileMaster for your sandstone floor restoration in Stockport
There are many reasons to choose TileMaster for your sandstone floor cleaning in Stockport. We offer great prices and premium quality service, just take a look at what our happy customers have to say on Google. Here are some of the many reasons why you should book TileMaster today:
- Full insurance to cover all commercial and domestic sandstone restoration
- Our team works safety and is trained in best practises
- TileMaster operatives are trained specifically in sandstone restoration
- Our staff are polite, friendly and local
- Our service is premium and top quality
- Our work is efficient and causes minimal disruption to your business
- We can move and replace furniture
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
All products used are within the manufacturer’s guidelines, and where applicable your flooring manufacture own brand products can be used.
