One of the reasons you probably love your current home is the gorgeous natural stone floors. Whether they were there when you purchased your home, or you installed them later, they are probably the crown jewel of your space. At some point, your marble or granite was once the most celebrated feature of your home. However, that may not be the case lately.
Stains, scuffs, and other damages have probably made your stone floors look aged.
Here are 7 reasons to call a stone restoration specialist for one of your home’s most valuable assets – your floors.
Eliminate Marks
If you can think back to the first time you looked at your natural stone floors, they were probably crystal clear. Unfortunately, after plenty of foot traffic, spills, and scuffing, your floors are likely not something you want to brag about. Even the floor cleaners you’ve used on your natural floors are probably making them look dull.
The bad news is that you currently have ugly floors. The good news is that you don’t have to accept this as your reality forevermore. A restoration specialist can improve the appearance of your natural stone floors by removing dullness, stains, and scratches.
Deep Pore Extraction
Stone floors are much like skin. Despite its solid appearance, natural stone is full of tiny pores. Similar to skin, these small pores can absorb anything, including dirt, liquids, oils, and germs.
Standard mopping, even with the right natural stone cleaning products, may push dirt and grime deeper into the stone pores. Unfortunately, your clean floors may start to look muddy or shadowed over time.
Professional restoration teams can perform deep-pore extraction using specialized equipment designed to remove deeply embedded dirt and grime. This technique is designed to restore your floors to their original luster.
Correcting Yellowing
Over time, dirt may not be the only thing that gets into the pores of your natural stone and darkens them. Stones such as white marble may also start to yellow. This yellow typically comes from a buildup of residue found inside or over-the-counter cleaning solutions at stores.
A restoration specialist can strip this waxy coating from your floors, improving the brilliance of your stone.
Repairing Chips, Cracks, and Flakes
As Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Over time, your floors have likely moved from being a sight for sore eyes to an eye sore. Heavy furniture, dropped heavy pots, heavy foot traffic, and thermal expansion can all cause chips, cracks, and spalling.
A stone restoration specialist can fix these “scars” on your stone. Using specialized techniques, they can essentially eliminate these flaws from your natural stone.
Replacing Grout
Sometimes you can have beautiful stone tile floors, but the dark grout ring around them can make them look less than stellar. As you clean your floors, white or light-colored grout may start to collect dirty mop water.
Other stains and grime may also find their way into your once bright colored grout. Specialists have ways to extract the dirt and grime in your grout and restore it to its original color.
Leveling Tiles
Another problem that may arise with your stone floors over time is a phenomenon known as “lippage.” As the subfloor settles, some tiles may be left uneven. These “lips” in the tile can stub a toe, snag socks, or become a trip hazard. Stone restoration specialists use various methods to fix uneven tiles.
Aesthetic Change
Sometimes you may not need repairs, but you may prefer to change the look of your natural tile. If you no longer want a high-gloss look for your marble or granite, a tile restoration specialist can remove the high-gloss finish and hone it into a matte finish or vice versa. This can change your floor’s appearance without requiring a complete replacement.
Trusted Natural Stone Floor Restoration in Brighton and Beyond
Do you need your natural stone restored this year? Restore-A-Floor in Brighton are the ones to call! One of our flooring specialists is ready to provide you with a free quote on one of our many stone restoration services. Call today to learn about your options.