Our granite cleaning, polishing and restoration services
Granite, unlike marble, is a siliceous stone. This means it is mostly silica or quartz rather than calcium carbonate. Granite has a distinctive crystal pattern and little or no veining. If you have granite in your home, it’s important that you seal it to protect it from spills and stains and maximize the effectiveness of your granite polishing. Although granite is not as susceptible to vinegar and acidic cleaners as marble, these chemicals can break down the sealant over time.
Granite is great for floors. It stands out for its long-lasting beauty, its resistance to staining, and is available in a variety of colours.
However, in time, the smooth finish will become dull and scratched, requiring granite to be restored to its original condition.
Due to its hardwearing quality, granite is used in a wide range of applications including outdoor sculpture. This visibly granular rock consists mostly of quartz and feldspars, alongside other dark minerals, and ranges in colour from pink to grey.
As with all natural stone, granite can be susceptible to a range of problems over time. For example, blistering can happen if the surface becomes swollen. Granite can also chip, crack erode and effloresce, which is when a white-ish deposit of soluble salts forms (caused usually by anything from the wrong cleaning products to damp to air pollution).
As a result, it’s not always easy to remove stains from granite, and often it's something that is better left to the professionals; especially because this stone can be very expensive to replace.
If you’re looking for commercial or domestic granite cleaning in London and surrounding areas, we offer a full range of services:
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Deep granite floor cleaning to remove old seals and dirt
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Granite polishing to produce an attractive, reflective finish
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Replacing damaged granite tiles
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Re-grouting granite floor tiles
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Sealing granite floor tiles.
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Granite floor repair and renovation
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Natural stone and granite floor restoration
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Granite sealing
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Other marble specialist care services
At Polished London Marble, our experienced craftsmen care about the work they do. We are committed to providing excellent service and don't compromise on quality. After the work is completed we'll also teach you how to look after your granite before the next professional clean/polish.
We work to the highest ecological standards. 99% of our work is done using only water and no harsh chemicals.
We use diamond pads to remove marks and scratches and then apply our sealer to give protection from daily spillages. The end result is polished granite that stands out for its glossy, flawless appearance.
Ask us about our maintenance plans to keep your granite in its best condition all year round.
To give you full peace of mind, we are fully covered by public liability insurance for any injury or damage.
We cover all of the Greater London area, give us a call or fill in the form for a personalised quote.