FLOORCARE & MAINTENANCE
THE SECRETS OF STONE FLOORCARE
Kevin Hooper of Specialist Stone Care, a subsidiary of Thomann-Hanry has vast experience in the interior stone care industry, stretching back for 30 years. Here, he advises on how best to maintain interior flooring, especially in locations of high footfall and how to encourage easy and cost effective ongoing maintenance.
Internal stone flooring, staircases and decorative features can be incredibly beautiful. Much like anything else however, if left uncared for, the cost of maintenance and ultimately restoration can prove exceptionally expensive. One key example of this is when the wrong chemicals are used when cleaning the stone. This is a very common issue that can arise even when employing cleaning or maintenance companies. It is often not appreciated that depending on the type of stone, different chemicals are required as part of the cleaning process. For example, a polished marble floor requires a different treatment to that used on a honed granite floor.
The answer to this is to always use experienced professionals who can be relied on to use the correct treatment for the different stone.
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Using the wrong chemicals can often cause significant and in some cases irreparable damage.
The process of cleaning and maintaining internal stonework is not difficult, but Specialist Stone Care highlights that there are multiple variables to consider:
• The type of stone that is requiring treatment
• What type of finish the stone has • Any pre-existing wear and tear • Whether it is an area of high footfall
Spending years working with an impressive client list such as The Dorchester, The Wolesey and the Wellcome Trust, the importance of managing client expectations is key, so a test clean not only establishes the
best material to use on a project, but also acts as a benchmark for clients.
All natural stone will lose some of its original lustre over a period of time – stains can cause disfiguration, grout can deteriorate and build up of engrained dust and grime will cause the sheen to fade. Specialist Stone Care and any well respected industry expert will only use the finest materials and the best techniques to strip and reseal all types of natural stone and will always ensure that the right chemicals are used.
My team has recently worked on one of London’s most historic organisations – Fishmongers’ Hall. What a stunning building! Within the walls of this Scheduled Ancient Monument stands a Grade I listed hall and grand staircase. These were
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