Restoring marble tiles, to us, is more than just the process. It is about our clients and their experience of dealing with our Company. A large part of this is our communication with our clients. We aim to offer an honest, friendly and approachable service. We have been cleaning stone floors for decades now. However, we still appreciate that finding a local stone cleaning company can be concerning to people. This is why reviews of our services are so important. These are independent testimonials of clients who have met us and used our services. We have been members of Checkatrade […]
Do you remember the day when your marble floor was first laid? If you do, it is likely that you spent quite a bit of time worrying about how to keep it looking great. The thing about life is that life takes over. As the days and weeks pass, you become used to the floor and maybe don’t treat it so much like delicate glass. Marble floors are incredibly hard wearing and will last a lifetime. However, there are certain elements that help to reduce the likelihood of damage and keep the marble tiles looking at their best. By building […]
There is no getting away from the fact that polished Marble tiles look absolutely stunning. Marble tiles are one of the most recognisable and popular stone floors. They are incredibly hard wearing and offer a timeless appeal for both traditional and more modern homes. Furthermore, they are often found on commercial premises for exactly the same reasons. Our team at MCS Stonecare provides Marble cleaning and Marble polishing services. This is as well as maintenance programmes for hotels, commercial offices and domestic homes. You can have old, dull-looking marble, deep cleaned, sealed and polished to a wonderfully and satisfying appearance. […]
We were given the opportunity to complete this marble floor polishing project in Chigwell (IG7). When we arrived, the marble tiles were dull and had definitely seen better days. Tiles become dull through general wear and tear. It does not mean that you have not looked after your tiles. Instead, it is a process that occurs naturally with external factors. The surface protective coating begins to erode over time. This leaves the tiles underneath open to damage and decay. The stone floor cleaning and polishing process completely manages to restore tiles. Firstly, we remove all old coatings to reveal the […]
Restoring shine to marble tiles should not be a challenge. Marble floors are often selected because of its high quality, durability and affordability. When marble tiles shine, they reflect light which looks great and offers the illusion of a bigger space, wherever they are fitted. Over time, this sought-after shine can fade. Marble, as a natural and porous material can allow dirt, spills and grime to penetrate it. This repetitive process, over time, creates a dull and stained appearance. There are other things that can cause polished tiles to dull, and this may include the use of incorrect cleaning products […]
Routine cleaning of marble tiles is incredibly important if you want to get the most from your natural stone floor. Keeping on top of the daily demands on your stone flooring prevents further deterioration. Once your floors get to the point where you are no longer feeling that you can get them to the standard you are used to, you will need the help of a professional stone cleaning company. Cleaning Marble Tiles There is a large range of cleaning products for marble tiles. However, the products that we use are only available to professionals. These are coupled with decades […]
Polished marble tiles are incredible. They provide a real statement for any home. We were asked to survey this marble floor in Hinxton. These beautiful tiles were located in the hallway of this Hinxton home. Although these tiles had been looked after, their lustrous shine had started to fade. Clients can find this quite a struggle to maintain once the surface coating deteriorates. It will sometimes feel like a losing battle. Furthermore, the scale of this project would just feel too much when trying to take on any kind of restoration without our expertise and understanding. The first image shows […]
Marble polishing and restoration demands quite a skill set. Once your marble floor has been restored, it is vital that you are equipped with information and detail on how to maintain your marble floors. Marble Polishing and Restoration – How to Maintain their Appearance Marble tiles offer timeless beauty and sophistication. Marble is instantly recognisable and is endless in its variety of colour patterns and veining, boosting its uniqueness. It is a hard-wearing stone and requires a regular, although simple, routine maintenance alongside professional care to maintain its natural beauty. Once your marble flooring has been restored, it is advisable […]
Restoring marble floors in a commercial property may seen dauting to some. We have vast experience in the commercial floor cleaning trade. Therefore, we are well-equipped to take on all commercial stone cleaning work. Once you have arranged the cleaning work around the client’s existing business commitments, the process is the same, just on a larger scale. What helps us when restoring marble floors? It is vital that you prepare yourself to complete the work. A plan needs to be made in order to take into consideration all aspects of the project. An example of this may be highlighting the […]
Restoring marble tiles after damage from other trades can seem frustrating. When you employ a company to work within your home you should have the confidence that no damage will be caused. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Often, when building work is being completed, the floors within your home can be damaged. This can be avoided by placing down floor protection. However, this should be carefully considered, and time spent on it, in order to avoid damage. Once the building work is complete, the protection can be lifted, and your floors remain unharmed. Unfortunately, this was not the […]
Marble polishing can sometimes sound more daunting than it actually is. You may think it is easy enough to say that when you have the knowledge, experience and machinery to complete the task. This may very well be the case. However, we invite you to contact us and we will happily discuss the options available to you to deep clean, restore and polish your marble tiles. The surface of your marble floor can start to look dull. This does not mean that the tiles are damaged beyond repair. It means that you need to strip back the top layers in […]
Marble tiles are incredibly luxurious. Over time there have been more variations made available. This has meant that a marble floor is possible for more people and not just the rich and famous. Knowledge of upkeep of any stone floor is really important. Once your stone floors have been laid, they should be protected. This process is called sealing and there are a variety of stone sealers available in order to protect your newly laid floor. Your chosen floor fitter should offer valuable information in relation to this. Although your new floor will look incredible; it will immediately start to […]
This fairly new high-end Turkish restaurant has only been open a couple of years. It has become very popular in a short period of time. The décor is very lavish. There was no expense spared in getting the look of Restaurant exactly to the owners wishes. The restaurant floor is made up of Black Marquina marble and white Carrara marble tiles. These marble tiles have been laid in lines to give a striped effect, which looks very impressive. Unfortunately, a combination of high traffic, kitchen grease, a poor cleaning regime and a high foot traffic volume meant the finish of […]
This new build modern day mansion had 5 marble floor bathrooms with a Mosaic tile finish. MCS were called in by the building contractors of the site as their client had requested that they wanted the floor grout levels at the same level as the tiles so there was not a recess. The tiles were also of a Honed finish (unpolished) and they preferred a Polished finish. Stunning Marble Mosaic Tiles If we could not find a solution to fix the floors it meant that the floors would have to be ripped out. All of the bathrooms would have to […]
Our marble polishing services are both exhaustive and comprehensive. We are trained meticulously in how to approach any particular marble polishing job. We take great pride in our work and have been able to hone our trade through extensive experience. Diamond grinding is the beginning stages of stone floor restoration Both surface contaminants and deep scratches can be removed during this process. How is this managed? Diamond abrasives are used to grind the surface of the marble tiles. This is a multiple stage programme which needs to be tailored in relation to the particular floor. Marble floor tiles are incredibly […]
Important Information about Vitrification and Crystallisation What is vitrification and crystallisation? Throughout our website we offer a range of information to our clients that we hope provides them with valuable detail. From this it is evident that there is a lot of science behind restoring natural stone floors. Whilst it is imperative to the overall success of the job that we are fully equipped with such information, it is only something that you should have an awareness of. This means that you are able to make an informed decision, if needed. Far too frequently do we hear other trades making […]
If you were to ask someone to name a type of stone floor it is likely that one of their first answers would be Marble. It is one of the most well-known floor tiles and it has always been linked to high-quality. Recent times have brought a wider range of tiles into the UK and this has meant that it is likely that you can find a tile to suit most budgets. Our TOP TIP is to approach your marble cleaning with daily maintenance. This will ensure that a regular, straight forward routine will enable you to get the most […]
Here are some important vitrification and crystallisation facts. There are two ways to achieve a polished stone finish to marble and they are: Vitrification (also known as crystallisation) which usually involves a 2 step sandwich process. How is this managed? The restorer will spray down on the marble tile an acidic solution which reacts with the calcium in the marble. A steel wool pad is then used on a buffing machine to work it into the marble floor until it dries. This spray also contains calcium fluorosilicate which chemically alters the surface of the stone yet leaves a much stronger […]
Clients of MCS Stonecare who own a large property in Loughton, Essex had this beautiful marble especially imported from Portugal approximately 12 years ago and was fitted through the whole ground floor plus two flights of stairs. With no maintenance plan in place the finish of the marble tiles had deteriorated very badly over the years and they had become dull and dirty looking with day to day cleaning becoming a horrible chore. There was virtually no visible improvement showing for the effort that had been put in; the result was that it had spoiled the look of their […]
Diamond grinding is the first stage of floor restoration. It will remove scratches surface contaminants and imperfections. With the diamond grinding technique, heavy wet floor grinders are used with diamond abrasives as part of a multiple stage programme. This process is only suitable for marble and other natural stone floors as it effectively removes the top layer from the surface leaving a honed finish. At this juncture the client may opt for a polished or honed finish which will determine the number of stages in the process to achieve the desired effect. This is the best and truest form of […]
The client on this job wanted a high shine on her marble floor in Hatfield Heath. The marble tiles continued throughout the ground floor of the house . Here is what the marble floor looked like when we arrived. On inspection the floor was in poor condition. I was amazed to be told that the floor had been apparently been Diamond Grinded and Marble polished only a few years ago by another company before being recommended to contact MCS. If this floor had been properly Diamond grinded and polished, there would have been proof of this. Examples of this could […]
