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Limestone Cleaning and Restoration

5 Stage Limestone Cleaning Method - T: 020 8807 8889

Our Limestone Cleaning method involves a 5 stage process. The first stage is deep pore cleaning. We use a penetrating mild alkaline formulation to penetrate the pores of the Limestone to break down in ground dirt and soiling and turn it into a water soluble solution (suponification).

We then proceed to rinse the floor with lots of clean fresh water. This is vacuumed away immediately by high powered water vacuums to stop any inherent secondary damage problem caused by water.

If the stone requires it we proceed with Diamond Disk Grinding using a low moisture system. The Diamonds remove less that a millimeter to provide a new surface (dont worry this can be done around 8 times on a normal Limestone tile). limestone cleaning clean and restoration

We continue on through 5 ranges of diamond disks. Each disk range gets progressively smoother until we have a honed finish (smooth and matt). The penultimate part of the system involves polishing with Natural Stone Polishing Powders we have manufactured exclusively for us from Sweden. The Powders contain a fatty acid that works with the calcium in the Limestone to give a deep and enduring shine, of course the Tile can be left honed if required.

The final stage to the process is to seal the Limestone with our Sealant to protect the restored area. Contact us here admin at marblemasteruk.com

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A SHORT HISTORY - LIMESTONE

Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock. It is chemically made up of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate). Limestone is formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate on the floors of water bodies. Limestone is one the most widely known form of sedimentary rocks comprising about 10% of the sedimentary rocks.

 The colour of pure limestone is white or almost white. But you would find that various limestone’s generally exhibit different colours because of the presence of impurities such as clay, sand, organic remains, iron oxides etc. It is more prominent on weathered surfaces. Limestone's are also found in varied forms because of the difference in the way it has been formed. So, you may get limestone’s that are crystalline, elastic, granular or dense.

Limestone finds wide-spread application in the construction sector. You would find it specially being used in architecture. Its ready availability and the versatility of the rock that allows it to be easily cut into blocks or more elaborate carvings make it very desirable for architects. It is also very durable and generally remains unaffected by exposure. The flip side is that it is very heavy and that’s why it is practically not possible to use it in tall buildings. Its cost is another detrimental factor. You would find that limestone used in humid climate remains unaffected, but it is very much vulnerable to acids. If a limestone structure is situated at a place where acid rain is frequent, you would find that the limestone undergoes heavy weathering destroying its beauty and shape.

LIMESTONE MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

Limestone is one of the most porous natural stones in nature. This high porosity makes it more susceptible to absorption of oils, dirt and grime than other natural stones. You would find it absorbing stains very easily. Most of the times it even absorbs stain from the dye in many grouts. So, before you grout the stone, an appropriate Impregnator must be used as a release. This allows you to have the best possible construction site protection. Application of impregnators doesn’t change the natural look of the stone. What the impregnator does is that it resists grout dye absorption, quickens up the removal of grout residue and during construction it also protects the limestone from stains.

Liquid poultice can be used to clean the surface. Generally, poultice available in the markets are safe for almost all type of marble floors. You can make use of a Marble Floor Machine, a brush and a wet vacuum to clean up the floor. If the area that you have to clean is very small, you can achieve your purpose with a hand brush otherwise you need an automatic scrubber for larger areas. If you find that your marble gets exposed to oils and greases, you would surely need an added protection. Limestone Sourcing
We have a sourcing dept that can help with over 3,000 different types of stone so if you have a requirement please call 020 8807 8889.

Call MarbleMasterUK for a free estimate on 020 8807 8889 or complete the form

 


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Client Comments:
"I just wanted to say thank you for the work undertaken on Saturday - so much dirt and so many marks have been removed that it has made a huge difference to the look of the floor. Great – thanks, Won’t hesitate to get in touch again when the need arises".
-Jo Daly -  ASK.com

"I just wanted to write and say how absolutely fantastic Tom and Liam were last week in the face of what turned out to be a hideous job  -  they were unfailingly courteous and worked incredibly hard & I'm terrible grateful to them . They are a credit to the firm !  Many thanks. very best wishes"
- Judith Unwin

 "It is nice to see that good old fashioned values are stil available. What a pleasure to do business with you and what a great job"
- William Horley

I see your vans in Fulham all the time and often wondered if you could help my poor floor - Thank you for a marvelous transformation, unbelievable.
- Rita Verity-Smyth

Efficient and neat. Four men worked simultaneously in different parts of the building to complete the job faster. Very courteous, a thoroughly pleasant experience.
-Susie Springer

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