EXPERT ADVICE
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Kevin Hooper is Head of Specialist Stone Care – a division of Thomann-Hanry – and boasts more than 30 years of experience in the floorcare sector. Here, he provides some top tips on how to best care for stone flooring, answering some frequently asked questions in the process.
Everyone knows that first impressions count. For any respectable business flooring is key in helping create that all important high-quality feel from the moment you step through the door. Taking care of any flooring takes planning, investment and time, something that one specialist knows only too well.
With more than 30 years in the industry, clients are always picking my brains for top advice on interior stone floor maintenance – here I offer some of my best tips, but if you want to find out more, please get in touch.
WHEN IT COMES TO UPKEEP, HOW DO I KNOW WHICH PRODUCT TO USE FOR EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE? Top Floor Tip 1: The right product is essential for daily maintenance. General detergents can leave natural
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stone looking dull and washed out and they often leave a residue which detracts from the natural look of the stone. Always deal with specialists and get proper advice on the best solution for your flooring – don’t guess.
ONCE A RESTORATION PROGRAMME HAS TAKEN PLACE, HOW SHOULD WE MAINTAIN THE GOOD-AS-NEW LOOK? Top Floor Tip 2: Along with an agreed programme to maintain the stone floor in the long term, we will always advise on a daily cleaning routine. Training can be offered to your housekeeping teams to help maintain the appearance of the stone throughout the year, and this always would be thoroughly recommended for the best results. Once a big investment has been made, it is vital that the daily maintenance team know how to care for the revived floor
so that it keeps its stunning new look for as long as possible.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WHEN ASKED TO RENOVATE FLOORS? Top Floor Tip 3: Unless we’re dealing with a specific regeneration project of an entire building, usually just general wear and tear is the main trigger for our services to be called in. All natural stone will lose some of its lustre over a period of time so maintenance is definitely needed over the years to replenish its tired look. As we all know stains create unwanted disfiguration, grout slowly deteriorates and day to day build-up of dust and grime will cause a finish to lose its sheen. Well looked after stone will stand the test of time and regular maintenance will make it look fabulous for as long as you want it to.
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