Stone Restoration
Stone restoration involves the reviving of old stone surfaces like marble and granite to their original glow. The process could also include making new changes to the stone’s surface to get the desired finish through either polishing or honing. This job is the kind only done by professional stone restoration companies. You won’t get the same result by hiring maintenance or janitorial company to restore natural stone as they’ll most likely lack the proper tools or experience. Expert stonemasons have the knowledge, equipment and expertise needed to work with a variety of stones properly.
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Stone restoration process
The process of restoring polished marble or natural stone involves the mechanical removal of from its surfaces. It’s advisably carried out by professionals technician who is experienced in the use of the needed tools as well as expert polishing techniques. A series of diamond abrasives are used in restoring honed finishes to get a new one. Stones with flamed finishes can also be restored using the same methods used in slab processing, which entails burning the stone until the crystals can attain the intended finish by “popping’. These techniques are not easily understood and achieved without expertise on the subject.
How to choose a professional stone restoration company
By hiring a professional company to carry out your stone restoration, you should expect that your surrounding surfaces will be protected from damage. The diamond grinding method requires lots of water which could damage the wood and carpet without proper coverage on those surfaces. As for the flaming methods, experts always use a large open flame tool and make sure that the area is properly ventilated.
Stone Restoration costs and time
It’s common for stone restoration jobs to be charged on a fixed basis as it’s not practical to use a square footage pricing. You should note, however, that every type of stone will pose its unique challenges to match your desired finish. It’s in your best interest to consider aspects like the location of stone to be restored, plus the available water and electricity supplies. Nonetheless, stone restoration is always a cheaper option than replacement and will have you looks as good as, if not better than new. The timing of the project will be determined by the type of stone and the desired finish for each as well as the size of the job. Practically, it’ll take more than a day to restore over 350 sq ft of a stone surface. It’ll take time to properly set-up and protection of other surfaces.
A Stonemason near me - why hire us?
Stonemason Bristol is a reputable company that can have your stone looking new again. Our team of experts can provide proper maintenance consultation services for long term care. We use the best techniques to remove scratches, etch marks and wears from surfaces. We also offer advice to all our clients in Bristol on how they can preserve the surfaces without ever needing to restore again. You can reach out to us today and find out how we can be of service to you.