Natural Stone Restoration & Maintenance Guide

Whether you're a new property owner looking to restore natural stone tiles or looking for a simple method of reinvigorating old surfaces, here's our guide on how to restore and maintain natural stone tiles. Along with our instructions, we have a list of recommended products to restore natural stone flooring to its former glory and maintain the restorations.

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Natural Stone Tile Restoration and Maintenance - Product List 

We recommend using Ecoprotec Stone & Tile Intensive Cleaner to clean the surface. This powerful deep cleaner is best suited for getting rid of most oil, grease, grime and standard contaminants found on stone surfaces. Additionally, it provides a thorough deep clean by removing much of the ingrained dirt. On top of that, the cleaner will not harm the tile or grout. 

Next, you need Natural Finish Stone Sealer to guard and protect stone surfaces from future contamination. It provides a natural finish to stone flooring. 

Finally, you will also need Ecoprotec Aftercare Cleaner. An everyday cleaner perfect for washing away stubborn resins and stains without leaving streaks or marks. 

How to restore natural stone tile

1. Dilute Ecoprotec Stone & Tile Intensive Cleaner

For standard deep cleaning, dilute the solution 4 or 5:1 with clean warm water. If there are thicker or more stubborn layers of waxy polish, you can mix the Intensive Cleaner to stripping strength (2 parts water to 1 part cleaner).

2. Apply the Deep Cleaner

Apply the diluted cleaner to the natural stone floor with caution. 

3. Leave for 5-10 minutes

Leave 5 - 10 minutes for the solution to act. However, during this time the solution mustn’t dry. Add more solution if necessary to prevent the drying. 

4. Scrub the surface

We suggest using a machine with a stripping pad.

5. Remove the solution

Get rid of the cleaning solution using a wet vacuum or mop. Afterwards, give the surface a thorough rinse with clean water. 

How to Maintain Natural Stone Tiles

Sealing stone surfaces is essential in preserving their appearance and shielding them from the effects of water and unwanted substances. For a water-repellent and stainproof sealer that doesn't that protectors stone surfaces without changing their original character, you need Ecoprotec Natural Finish Stone Sealer. As a natural finish sealer, this product defends your stone surfaces despite not using stains or dyes.

6. Apply Ecoprotec Natural Finish Stone Sealer

Then, apply the stone sealer to the surface. Apply the Natural Finish Stone Sealer using a foam roller, paintbrush or flat microfibre mop head. 

7. Leave to dry

After the initial application, wait for up 1 hour for the sealer to dry. 

On absorbent surfaces, apply additional coats after 1 hour periods until the surface is fully saturated.

Otherwise, remove any residues after the first hour. 

8. Dilute Ecoprotec Aftercare Cleaner

After completing the process of cleaning and re-sealing your terracotta flooring, continue to maintain the surface using this Aftercare Cleaner. For daily cleaning dilute the 2-3 capfuls in a bucket of warm water.

9. Apply Aftercare Cleaner

Mop surfaces and allow to dry. Does not require rinsing.

Start Polishing Your Natural Stone Surfaces

With this guide in mind, it's time for you to start polishing your own granite surfaces. Enhance the appearance of and offer protection to your floors and countertops.

More Information

To hear more information about polishing granite counters and floors, don’t hesitate to get in contact. We at Tiling Logistics are more than happy to answer any questions.

To speak to our team, give us a quick call at 0121 773 9129 or send a message online. 

Alternatively, read the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for Intensive Cleaner.  

Remember to visit the Tiling Logistics blog to learn more about the best restoration and protection products or guides to solve any problems you have.

Ecoprotec Stone & Tile Intensive Cleaner - Floor Sealer Stripper

Key Features:
- Useful against linseed and mineral oils
- Removes Impregnating sealer and surface sealer
- Eco friendly and manufactured from low odour ingredients
- Suitable for interior and exterior surfaces

In addition to being a powerful cleaner, Ecoprotec Intensive Cleaner acts as a powerful floor-stripping agent. Sometimes, poorly applied surface sealers ruin the appearance of your stone floors. It is also necessary to remove previously applied impregnating sealers before reapplying new sealer. 

There is no better choice than EcoProTec Intensive Cleaner for removing impregnating sealers and surface sealers. It is a high-performance stone detergent for stripping and cleaning wall and floor surfaces. 

Ecoprotec Natural Finish Stone Sealer