When life is busy and errands call, restoring your stone floors can easily fall to the very bottom of your priority list. But revamping the floor beneath your feet may be more important than you think. Especially if you’re lucky enough to have stone, one of the most popular and stunning floor options available.
So why should you restore your stone floors?
With great flooring comes great responsibility. While the benefits of stone floors are sky-high, those benefits can only be maximized with proper maintenance. Restoration from time to time is an essential part of that winning maintenance. Here are a few ways restoration can save your stone and keep the living (and walking) easy.
Your Floor Is In The Kitchen
While durable, stones like marble, limestone, and travertine are somewhat sensitive to acidic materials. Because you’re more likely to spill juice, sauce, coffee, champagne, or other foods and beverages in your kitchen, those stone floors need more frequent attention.
Take Cleaners Into Consideration
What have you been using to clean your stone flooring? All-natural or organic cleaning materials aren’t likely to cause much damage. But because of their high acidic content, harsher household cleaners and vinegar-based cleansers can deteriorate your stone floors much quicker. So assess your cupboard of cleaners and take note of what’s natural. If you’ve got more harsh cleaners in your cupboard, consider more frequent restorations to offset that potential damage. Otherwise, it may be time to swap the vinegar for warm water and a bit of dish soap.
Honed Versus Polished
What material is your stone floor made of? If you’ve got polished floors (flat with a glossy sheen), scratches, chips, and other forms of deterioration are far more noticeable than scratches on a textured (honed) stone floor. To keep your polished floors sparkling, annual restoration may be required.
You’ve Never Had Your Floors Restored
If you’ve had your stone floors for years on end, it’s easy to forget what they originally looked like. Pull out an old picture and compare…the difference will probably shock you! A major benefit of stone floors is their natural beauty. Over time, as wear and tear diminishes the floor’s shine, that natural beauty starts to fade. Restoration returns your floors to their original beauty and truly rejuvenates your entire home. Remember the reason you installed stone flooring in the first place and schedule your overdue restoration ASAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Isn’t A Sealing Enough Protection?
When your floors are installed or restored, a seal is often placed over the stone. However, that seal does not replace future restorations. That’s because sealings aren’t a thick, impenetrable coating or wax. Sealing simply adds an extra layer of protection for an otherwise porous material, repelling grease and oil. Sealing isn’t immune to harsher liquids like cleaners and coffees.
How Many Times Can I Restore Stone Floors?
There is no limit. Part of the draw of a stone floor is enjoying a lifetime of use. You can restore your floors as much as necessary without worrying that each restoration is wearing away at your floor’s lifespan. Not just a timeless beauty, stone floors are timeless in durability.
How Long Does The Restoration Process Take?
The scope and length of the restoration process depends on your floor’s condition and, of course, square footage. On average, the restoration process takes between three and seven days to complete. While longer than most anticipate, a week’s inconvenience is replaced by years of stone beauty.
How Often Do I Need To Restore My Stone Floors?
If you regularly clean your floors with gentle cleaners and avoid frequent spills and surface-level damage, restoration may only be needed once every five years. If you’ve got floors with a polished finish in areas prone to mess or use harsh chemical cleaners, you may need your floors restored once per year. Regardless, the process is rarely required more frequently than an annual check-up.
Overall
Why live with what you have when stone restoration can bring your lackluster flooring back to life? Enjoy the timeless beauty and dense durability of stone flooring with a revamp that will last for years to come.
More questions on floor restoration? Contact us! Restore -A- Floor has been providing quality stone and tile restoration services for homes and businesses for 20 years. Our services include grout and tile cleaning, color sealing, stain proofing and minor grout and tile repairs to restore your flooring and counter tops back to its original beauty. Call and speak to a specialist today! Free Estimates