When you first had your stone floors installed, you probably marveled at how beautiful they were. Unfortunately, several years after installation, they may not possess the same luster they had when you first saw them. Don’t worry. You don’t have to keep looking at those drab floors that have become unsightly over the years.
Here are some ways a stone floor restoration service can make your floors look new again.
Regular Cleaning
One of the most common reasons you’ll call stone floor restoration services is to get help cleaning your floors. Sure, you can lightly clean your floors every week with a mild detergent and water mixture.
However, you should consider getting a deep cleaning by a professional at least once a year. This will effortlessly remove dirt and stains, buff out scratches, clean grout, and seal your stone floors. Protecting your stone floors with professional cleaning is being smart about getting the most out of your floors as well as keeping them looking great.
Missing Grout
Grout is a paste-like material that fills the void between each tile piece and is typically a white or light gray variation. Although this filler stays in place for up to 20 years, it may crumble and fall out of place over time. A tile restoration company will clean most of the remaining grout, restoring it to its original color.
For cracks in the grout, they may use a special product to fill the void between them. If there are any missing sections of grout, they will remove any remaining old grout in that area and replace it with fresh filler.
Cracks
Over time, your stone tiles may crack for various reasons. A heavy piece of furniture may have damaged the stone. Or the extreme fluctuation in temperature may have caused it to crack. If you have cracks in your stone floors, a floor restoration company may use an epoxy filler similar to the stone’s color to fix the cracks. For larger cracks, they may replace the tile. After repairs, they will typically seal the area to provide further protection.
Etching
When cleaning your stone floors, it is critical that you use a mild detergent free of acidic or abrasive ingredients. Another option is to use commercial cleaners specially formulated for your type of stone floor. However, if you’ve been using the wrong cleaning solution to spot clean stains or perform general cleaning, you may have developed etching on your stone floors.
This problem occurs when parts of your floor look duller in certain areas than others. A stone floor company will typically buff or hone the dull areas, making them look more like the other floor parts for an even balance.
Scratches
Having scratches on the floor isn’t as severe as having cracks. However, it may still be unsightly. These are typically caused by dragging furniture or large items across the floor, as well as heavy foot traffic in a busy home or business.
If the scratches are deep, a stone floor company may fill in the scratches with a matching filler and buff these imperfections out of the floor to make the surface even. For scratches that aren’t deep, the flooring team may buff the area and apply a sealant for protection.
Uneven Surfaces
Heavy foot traffic in one area of the home, like the kitchen can lead to uneven surfaces on your stone floors. Also, improper installation and subfloor issues could result in this problem. A restoration team will discover how to address the uneven surface and replace these areas.
Typically, they may use a compound to fill the low-lying areas of the stone floor and buff it to smooth it out. If the uneven surfaces are caused by subfloor problems, such as sagging joists, they may reinforce certain subfloor sections before fixing the stone.
Discoloration
Over time, as the sun shines through your home windows, UV rays may discolor some areas of your stone floors. Foot traffic and water damage can also cause discoloration. When your floor looks brand new in some areas and worn in others, it can look unsightly.
A stone floor restoration company can address this issue by applying a stain to the discolored area similar to the stone’s color and then apply a sealant for long-term protection.
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