Limestone Cleaning London
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Our Limestone Cleaning Process
We begin by using a Limestone floor cleaning solution on the floor. We leave the cleaner to work for upto 20 minutes to allow the cleaner to break-down the greasy soil. They also use an industrial scrubbing machine to scrub the cleaning chemical deep into the floor.
After the scrubbing is done, they get rid of the slurry and examine the state of the Limestone. They scub the floor again until the floor has released all of the soil. With polished and honed Limestone, one scrubing step is normally adequate to clear away any ingrained dirt. Although, with Tumbled Limestone tiles and Brushed Limestone tiles, the cleaning and scrubbing might need to be frepeated.
After machine scrubbing, there may be trapped soil in the surface of Brushed and Tumbled Limestone, and in the grout.
If there is still some ingrained soil after scrubbing, we are able to use hot pressure rinsing equipment. Hot pressure rinsing propels heated water deep into the pores and holes in the Limestone and the grout, to access the soil that a floor scruber could not clean out. It is often surprising how more soil the hot pressure rinsing process removes.
Pressure rinsing may possibly not be ideal for very porous or soft Limestone, as it can create a shadow pattern with the rinsing..
Limestone Polishing
Limestone polishing will become necessary once the shine has worn away from polsihed Limestone through wear and other damage.
Polishing Limestone starts with diamond honing tools to remove surface problems to prepare the Limestone for diamond polishing.
Fine diamond tooling produces a honed luster. If you prefer a high , after the diamond polishing, we use Limestone polishing creams to provide a high polished sparkle.
Limestone Restoration
Limestone restoration work starts by examining the Limestone for any damage. Often mopping with powerful cleaners and foot traffic damages the surface on Limestone.
The end result is a scored, porous finish with microscopic, dirt-attracting holes. When this happens, the original finish is removed by grinding and honing.
This technique is known as floor restoration. We have a variety of Limestone floor restoration products including; diamonds for honing and grinding, epoxy fillers, grouts and polishing creams to generate a high finish.
The wear over aged Limestone floors is a result of several years, perhaps centuries, of being walked over. Laminations in the stone can splinter, slabs might crack, and the stone subfloor might move.
The wear is also a reminder of your building’s history, it is therefore often preferable to accept these flaws as opposed to disrupt an old floor. In many cases, these older floors are laid in listed buildings and any work is stringently controlled by the Heritage authorities.
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Sealing Limestone starts by examining the type of Limestone additionally the state of the sub-floor.
Sealing Limestone Floors Lacking A Damp Proof Membrane Layer
Limestone has been used as since the stone age. Buildings prior to the mid-1950s have their stone floors laid directly onto well-rammed earth, a chalk base or lime-based mortar.
These floors need to allow the free flow of moisture from the floor base, which influences the choice for a Limestone sealer.
These types of floors are sealed with a penetrating or impregnating sealer to maintain the movement of moisture through the stone.
Sealing Polished Limestone Tiles
To keep the natural finish of polished Limestone, an impregnating sealer is generally applied. 1 or 2 coats of impregnating sealer is usually sufficient prevent water penetrating into the stone. Polished Limestone tiles should be re-sealed every year to retain the degree of protection. Take note that an impregnating sealer does not restrict acid etching polished Limestone. {This means that acid spills for example [xfield_acid-spills] will penetrate the impregnating sealer on your Limestone floor, leaving a dull etch mark.} Coloured acid spills will also stain tyour Limestone floor.
Sealing Honed Limestone Floor Tiles
Limestone tiles with a honed finish will have a dull matt or sheen surface. Stone is much more permeable than polished Limestone, but less porous than a tumbled Limestone. If you prefer a natural matt-look, an impregnating sealer retains the initial finish. As with polished Limestone, an impregnating sealer does not stop acid etching.
Honed Limestone can have a film-forming or surface sealer. Just like name of this sealer implies, the sealer produces a protective film on the surface of the Limestone tiles. The film gives extra protection against damage by acid etching. The film acts Because a wear surface, accepting damage from foot traffic Because opposed to the tile itself. Since the sealer sits the area of the Limestone, we recommend applying a couple of coats of impregnating sealer first. An impregnating sealer helps to protect the stone in places where the surface film wears away.
A surface sealer can last for two to four years before it requires to be re-applied. We recommend examining wear regions every six months to test for wear. If an area is indicating wear, dep-clean the region to clear out any surface soil, then top the spot up with a couple coats of new surfcae sealer.
Using this system, a Limesone protective sealer will last for many years, without struggling with an awful build-up of Limestone sealer in areas that don’t need it.
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How do you clean dirty limestone?
First, remove any loose dirt/debris. Then mix two to three drops of neutral stone cleaner in a bucket of warm water. Be sure to use neutral stone cleaner and not household cleaning products, because these can damage the stone.
Can you use vinegar to clean limestone?
Don't use vinegar, lemon juice, or other cleaners containing acids on marble, limestone, travertine, or onyx surfaces. Don't use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners, or tile cleaners. Don't use abrasive cleaners.
How do you clean unsealed limestone?
Scrub the surface with a with a soft-bristled, non-metallic scrub brush ans a ph neutral Limestone cleaner. Rinse the stone with clean water and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
What causes black stains on limestone?
Chemicals from air pollution react with the stone to stain the stone. Also lichen develops to make black and white coloured spots.
Will bleach damage limestone?
Bleach should never be used on any limestone surface as it will damage the finish. If you accidentally spill bleach on Limestone, rinse with penty of clean water and dry.
Does limestone stain easily?
Limestone is more porous than other stone, and usually light in color, so is more easily stained.