Popped back to a job we completed a couple of years ago. The polished concrete kitchen floor in Cheltenham was still looking great, just needed a little freshen up from us.
We were really pleased to see how well the floor was standing up to the wear & tear, and by the time we given it a quick refresh it was looking as good as the day it was installed.
It’s always a pleasure to work with a high quality natural stone. Artisans of Devizes Roche Marron Limestone is a beautiful natural material that has a partial resemblance to Cotswold stone.
This Roche Marron Limestone floor had had years of family use and was in need of some TLC. The home in a small village on the outskirts of Cheltenham have been very well maintained but the floor had gone beyond what was possible to restore domestically. Standard lost that shine and the grout lines had become very dirty.
Once we’d carefully removed all the old seals and soils from the stone and grout lines, we set about naturally polishing the limestone tiles with diamond abrasives. Making the stone shine naturally stops the need for acrylic varnish styled sealers that prevent the stone from breathing. Naturally polished stone gives a more robust and attractive finish to the stone.
If you’d like to talk to us about re-finishing and cleaning your stone floor please get in contact
Over time natural stone floors can begin to look tired and unloved. Our professional cleaning processes can improve the colour of natural stone floors.
Floors have a hard life, take a lot of wear. The natural variations in the surface and the tiny pores collect soil and dirt as we walk over them.
But other factors take a toll on natural stone too, strong sunlight can have a bleaching effect on the stone surface. Along with some proprietary cleaning products will actually strip the colour from the stone.
We called in to a property near Northleach just East of Cheltenham to help out with the slate stone floor which was not looking its best.
After removing all of the old sealers and ground in dirt, we were able to expose the natural stone surface ready for the next process. We chose a product that would help ongoing maintenance of the stone draw out the colour & beauty of the Slate.
Unlike old-fashioned or cheap sealers this process does not leave a veneer-like plastic surface on the natural stone. The sealer molecules penetrate into the pours of the stone. Sealers that rely on covering the surface of the stone wear out in the main walkways where they are needed the most.
This penetrating sealer works from within the body of the stone repelling moisture and dirt.
Please contact us for a free quote to improve the colour of natural stone floors in your property.
Polished concrete Cheltenham: We were asked to provide a polished concrete floor for a new kitchen extension in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Polishing concrete as a finished flooring solution has been available in the commercial environment for a number of years. The antithetical qualities that have made it popular in the domestic environment are not always so important to business. It works a as a practical option primarily because it is extremely durable and hard to stain or spoil. Making maintenance much more simple. An other benefit to the commercial sector is the increased light reflectively of the polished surface greatly reduces lighting costs.
These benefits to business are a real help in the domestic environment as well. You ability to effectively maintain & care for your floor is greatly increased when you choose polished concrete. With the right maintenance you can keep it looking like its just been professionally finished for longer
Once the concrete had cured & dried our work began
Concrete floor before polishing
Before
Concrete floor before polishing
We removed the surface and improved the layer below to a stronger more attractive finish
After
Concrete floor after polishing
Concrete floor after polishing
Please see our detailed information page on concrete floor polishing. If you are considering options for flooring please get in contact & we will help you with any questions
Professional natural stone floor cleaning will return your floor to how it used to look. Removing dirt & grime build up. Old seals stripped & replaced with high performance breathable sealing products that allow you to choose the level of shine & depth of colour.
Grinding a natural stone floor & resurfacing allows us to refinish the floor in situ to a high specification. Completely removing the existing surface & imperfections;
Giving you a beautiful, completely level floor. Choose between naturally honed & polished finishes, tailored to your requirements
These coins demonstrate the uneven nature of these limestone floor tiles. Before grinding;-
After grinding & honing;-
This completely smooth and even finish is really simple to maintain
Please get in contact if you would like to discuss the best option for your natural stone floor or need a quote on grinding a natural stone floor.
Concrete floor polishing has been available commercially for some time now. more recently it has become desirable in the domestic environment. The ability to create an almost glass light finish now makes it a beautiful finish in some of the most contemporary homes around the Gloucestershire & the West Country. It provides a floor with fantastic resistant to wear.
Professionally polished concrete floor
Choices are available for colouring;-
Colouring concrete
By specifying the colour of the aggregate and cement used A wide range of finishes it’s possible to achieve. For sample a white aggregate with a black background creates a galaxy appearance.
Shiny concrete
With all concrete polishing system we are able to provide any level of showing that is required. From a light honed to finish A deep shine with high clarity.
Sealing polished concrete
The polishing process on the concrete surface provides a high level of natural protection. However it is always recommended to seal the concrete after polishing to prevent any spills or stains penetrating into the surface. The seal provides the concrete with a final defence against staining.
if you would like to talk to us about any aspect of concrete floor polishing please get in contact or call Cotswold stone floor cleaners on (01242) 577557
We were delighted with the job that Bruce did for us. He arrived on time, was very friendly and efficient and did a great job on restoring our damaged bathroom floor so that it looks like new! We would thoroughly recommend him to you.
Very impressive transformation of our limestone floor, the original installation was done by a general builder who left residue on the stone prior to sealing that just never looked right. The team from Cotswold Stone Floor Cleaners did a fantastic job cleaning and resealing the floor. Highly recommend.
Our limestone floor was laid new during a total renovation & dirt &smeared grout was sealed in so we were never happy with it - Bruce has done a wonderful job to make the floor look as good as we had originally hoped. All done quickly - thoroughly cleaned & sealed - a great job & we thoroughly recommend Cotswold Stone Floor Cleaners
Bruce was fantastic to work with.We had some tough stains to remove from an exterior patio. All advice was well explained and processes were successful. Highly recommended.
Transformed our floor of reused mill floor sandstone slabs by a thorough and efiicient clean and treatment. Good people to have around. Plenty of good and amusing chat.
Bruce and Mark prepared and cleaned our Indian sandstone floor in kitchen, conservatory and utility rooms. The work was efficiently and professionally undertaken. Immediate visual improvement with clear guidance about future maintenance.
We inherited a limestone floor which had been neglected when we moved into our new house and it wasn't looking its best - it had some very deep scratches, dirty patches in the kitchen and various stains etc. We have a very large area (like a barn conversion) and decided to tackle the work in two halves - moving all furniture from one end to the other with a couple of days in between the treatments - rather than move everything out and put into storage. This worked well. Bruce went through everything thoroughly with us prior to the work being carried out, explaining in detail what he was going to do and what we hoped the outcome to be. Our floor was lightly ground in places where it was either badly stained or scratched - this involved absolutely no dust whatsoever due to the clever machinery used - and then cleaned, sealed and polished. It was neither messy nor smelly. Bruce and his team were professional and did exactly what they said they would - and we have a beautiful Bath stone floor to show for it!
I needed a quick turnaround of only a few days due to kitchen being fitted. After contacting other companies, Bruce was the only one who could squeeze it in. Great communication, great results and gave me info afterwards of how to maintain it. Thanks so much Bruce, you saved the day! :)
Bruce trained with some of the best stone floor craftsman in Italy, and it shows. I can’t quite believe it’s the same floor, he managed to revive it, turning it from a horrible dirty cream to a beautiful off white! A very efficient and friendly service. Thank you!
We have bought a house with textured sandstone flooring which needed cleaning and resealing. Bruce and his team worked hard to meet this challenge and completed the task really well. This is a well run local business and they didn’t hesitate to go the extra mile. I recommend their work.
Fantastic service from start to finish. Floor is at its best and Bruce is knowledgeable and informative regarding future care. Couldn’t have found a better company to bring my floor back to life. Many thanks.
The floor looks fantastic following the clean by Bruce and Noah. Very friendly, prompt and helpful with all my questions regarding how to maintain the floor.
Excellent job. Bruce turned up as booked and they did a fantastic job on our rather tired stone kitchen floor, which now looks great. Great after care advice too.
Contacted Bruce to improve the finish on our fairly recently laid marble floor. He was very efficient and very knowledgeable. He clearly explained what to expect from the work he would do and we were not disappointed. We can highly recommend him and his team.
Bruce did a fantastic job of bringing our limestone floor back to it's original glory, we are so delighted with the finished results. He provided a friendly and professional service and gave us some really useful advice. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
We are really happy with our newly cleaned stone floor. Bruce explained exactly what he was going to do, the work was carried out efficiently and tidily and the floor now looks fantastic! Would definitely recommend him.
Just laid a new stone floor and unfortunately the builder didn't seal it properly and we ended up with stains everywhere! I contacted Bruce who was excellent, he knew what to do and we booked him in immediately. We we came home that evening after he had completed the work we were so happy with the finish. He stripped it all back and put a much more hard wearing sealant down. Its been down for over 1 week now and it still looks great. We have 2 dogs and 2 small children so the floor has to be up for some abuse!! Photos show before and after!
Threatened by the wife with having to rip out and replace our slate tiled floor because it was horrible, tried to find someone who might know how to bring it back to life.Came across Bruce via internet search - and guess what? Don't need to rip out that 'orrible slate tile floor 'cos it's no longer 'orrible at all!Happy wife, and happy me too! Thanks Bruce!
Having contacted a number of companies that offer stone floor cleaning, I was very impressed with the knowledge of Bruce and his team. Bruce talked us through the options and explained the likely costs and results of each potential treatment. The results were brilliant, the floor was extremely dirty and yet Bruce and the team brought it back to a wonderful standard. I would highly recommend them
Absolutely spot on!! Great service, everything explained and what a finish to the floor! I am so pleased I used Bruce and his team. Thanks guys and I'll be in touch about the floor in the 'mancave'.
Our well used 10 year old travertine floor looks brand new again!Great service and very prompt. Bruce’s knowledge of stone and choice of finishes is second to none.
had a very good experience of this company. They cleaned/renovated an original victorian tiled floor and another stone floor. They look great and Bruce gave some good tips on aftercare too.
Just moved to a house with flagstones on entire ground floor. Bruce was prompt, gave lots of advice and and did a fantastic job. Also gave lots of info so I can look after my new floor! Very happy to support local businesses like this. Great work 👍🏼
My Stone flagstones had developed a layer of grime over the years, which was impossible for me to get on top of.They came , deep cleaned and resealed- I hope after care will be easy, as the turmoil was quite a drama for me ........It looks fabulous !
Had our limestone tiles cleaned in the kitchen and hallway with amazing results. 11 years of grime and now the tiles have been restored to look brand new. Everyone comments on how good they look and we are absolutely delighted. Would recommend Bruce and his team, amazing service.Loretta Wilson