Stone polishing
Marble, limestone, terrazzo, travertine and granite, honed and polished with diamond pads, then sealed with an impregnator that suits the stone. We test a small area first and agree the finish with you.
The scope
This is the standard job. Your scope names the stone, the finish and the sealer, so you can check the work against it.
Every stone job
Common schedule
How we do it
Marble, limestone and terrazzo
Diamond pads take out scratches and dull traffic lanes, working from coarse grits to fine with water to keep the dust down. Each pass is finer than the last, until the floor matches the finish agreed on the test area.
Travertine, granite and older floors
Travertine has natural holes that collect dirt, so open holes are cleaned out, filled and honed flush. Granite is harder and takes more passes to lift an even shine. Heritage floors get the lightest method that works, keeping as much original surface as possible.
Sealing and daily care
Most stone is sealed with a penetrating impregnator that sits in the pores rather than forming a film on top, so the floor keeps its look and its grip. Marble, limestone and travertine react to acid, so daily cleaning uses a neutral cleaner only.
In and out
Time-stamped on arrival and when the visit closes.
Ticked
Each area marked done against the scope you signed off.
Photographed
The areas that matter, finished. Faults flagged with a photo.
Questions
Most of them. Light scratches and dull rings from drinks or the wrong cleaner come out with honing and polishing. Deep chips and cracks are a repair rather than a polish, and some will still show afterwards. We test an area and show you the result before the full floor is done.
A neutral, stone-safe cleaner and a clean mop. Marble, limestone, travertine and terrazzo are acid-sensitive, and vinegar, citrus and most bathroom or descaling products will etch them. Grit wears stone too, so entry mats and regular sweeping matter as much as the cleaner you choose.
A high polish can feel slicker underfoot when it's wet, especially at entries. For those areas we can hone to a satin or matt finish instead, which keeps more grip. The finish is agreed on the test area, and an impregnating sealer sits inside the stone, so it adds no slippery film.
It depends on the stone, its condition and the size of the area. A foyer is often done over a night or a weekend. Larger or badly worn floors take longer, and we work in sections so part of the space stays open. The scope sets out the stages and the timing.
Yes, carefully. Older stone has often been worn, patched or polished many times before. We use the lightest method that works, keep as much of the original surface as we can, and talk to you first if the floor needs more than a clean, a hone and a seal.
A 15-minute walk-through to identify the stone, its condition and the hours, then a written scope with the price.