Limestone Cleaning in Gold Coast

Polished Limestone Gold Coast Tile Cleaners Pty Ltd is Australia's leading tile care company. With years of experience in limestone restoration cleaning we provide one of the highest quality services in Australia. Our large product portfolio caters for most of your limestone cleaning needs. We provide a wide range of services that varies from cleaning, sealing and stripping your everyday tiles to regrouting any type of tiles that you have. Our large client base varies from small homes to the largest shopping centres in the Gold Coast. Hotels, bars, lobbies, hospitals, medical centres, large to small offices and other various businesses in the Gold Coast request our help for their limestone tile cleaning needs. Our thorough and professional processes and using our unique state of the art equipment is what differentiates us. Utilising the world's best equipment with unique wash, scrub and dry technology. Using less water, power and detergents than other cleaning methods.

Limestone is a very delicate type of stone that can be easily damaged if not handled carefully. Limestone tiles are quite porous and prone to scratching, staining and fracturing. Being a natural stone, it also needs to breathe, which means instead of covering the stone by synthetic sealers or urethane, we offer the best solution to protect your limestone tiles with our highest quality impregnating penetrating sealer that will allow your natural stone to breathe and at the same time, provides it with the best protection against staining. All of our sealing products are water based, so you do not have to worry about toxic chemicals or any other hazardous materials others use in their cleaning and sealing products.

If you haven't gotten your tiles professionally cleaned before and they are looking discoloured and dull, your sealer is wearing off and you want you tiles protected and cleaned, we will be able to make a noticeable difference and you will be more than happy with the result as your limestone tiles will get their natural fresh look again, and with our long term protection, they will retain the new look for longer and be easier to clean. Just give us a call and let us handle everything. Our customer service in the Gold Coast will be able to help you with your questions and bookings. Call now for your free quote or enquire with us online and we will give you a call back as soon as we can. You can call us at all times as we provide our limestone tile cleaning & restoration service after hours in the Gold Coast for your convenience.

What is Limestone

Limestone is a sedimentary rock which is formed at the bottom of the ocean. It consists wholly or mainly of calcium carbonate. In its pure state it is white but it may be coloured by other materials. This calcite is sourced primarily from the shells and bones of marine organisms. The sediment that builds up preserves these organisms into fossils. Over millions of years the heat and pressure cause a chemical reaction which turns this sediment into limestone.

Limestone floor is actually quite porous and prone to scratching, staining and fracturing. It also needs to be allowed to breath, instead of being covered by synthetic sealers or urethane. We offer the right solution to protect your Limestone by using highly penetrating impregnating sealers in the Gold Coast.

The primary cause for polished stone floors becoming dull is walking on them. Prolonged foot traffic grinds and packs in dust, sand, and grit. Although the scratching that occurs is very fine, it eventually covers the majority of the surface and over time dulls the finish to the point where it loses its reflective properties. To make your stone surfaces smooth and reflective, we employ the use of high speed polishers.

Types of Limestone Tiles

Polished Limestone Many older buildings in the Gold Coast have durable limestone flooring. This is the chalky porous type typical of most French and Spanish limestone. Etched by acids, including soft drinks. Absorbs oils and other liquids and is more easily stained than marble. Composed of Calcite and some Magnesium. Common colors are black, gray, white, yellow and brown. Has a smooth granular surface. Varies in hardness. Should be sealed with a penetrating sealer to prevent staining and reduce soiling. Should only be cleaned with neutral pH detergents. Because it is soft, it should never be cleaned at pressures above 800 PSI and then only if the grout is in good condition.

Professional regular maintenance will be required to maintain its honed or polished appearance. Limestone looks best with a honed or low/medium sheen appearance however many people insist on a high shine finish. Limestone will never have the gloss of marble or granite. Some low calcite limestone can be extremely difficult to polish and therefore vitrification would be required. Vitrification however can give the stone an unnatural plastic appearance if repeated too often.

Pros
Durable
Easy to clean
It is less expensive than marble and granite
It is moisture-resistant

Cons
It feels cold and hard under-foot
It requires sealing
t reacts to acid

Sealing Limestone Tiles

All limestone is highly porous - a tablespoon of water on a limestone surface will be absorbed in seconds, although it does vary in porosity from piece to piece. Porosity is also affected by its finish - highly polished limestone is a little harder to penetrate than limestone with a honed (matt) finish.

Due to its high porosity it is particularly important for limestone to be sealed with a high quality impregnating sealer which will not affect its slip resistance or look. Limestone is used both outdoors and indoors, and our impregnating sealers will seal limestone equally well in either.

Limestone can be difficult to maintain if a proper maintenance cycle is not put in place from the point of installation. As it is usually not polished, the problem of scratching is not as big an issue as it is with marble, however if proper barrier matting is not introduced even a honed surface will lose its attractiveness. The most important factor to consider with the maintenance of limestone is the possibility of staining.

Limestone's calcite composition makes it susceptible to acid attack from spilt food and drink. Its high porosity can also mean oil will permeate the surface and leave staining if it is not properly sealed with a penetrating / impregnating sealer.

Pre-Sealing Preparation

Any surface to be sealed should be clean and looking just as you want it before it is sealed - it may be impossible to remove stains after sealing without having to strip the sealer again. Acidic cleaners should not be used on limestone as it will damage it.
Limestone must have no other coating such as wax or a topical sealer before it's sealed, so any such coating must be removed before sealing.
Floor must be thoroughly dry before applying any sealer.

Our Limestone Floor Restoration service in the Gold Coast will bring back your limestone tiles & grout to its best possible condition, and protect them for years to come.

Limestone Protection from Acid Etching

It is very difficult to seal limestone against acid attack. Limestone and other calcite based stone such as marble and travertine are prone to acid etching. Limestone is immediately 'etched' (eaten / corroded) by any acidic material on contact - including lemon juice, cola, wine and champagne. For this reason the honed (matt) look is popular, as it doesn't show the matt etch marks as much as polished limestone. In any case, acidic substances should be cleaned up as soon as possible, and limestone should not be used outdoors in areas where there is acid rain.

Limestone Care & Maintenance

Limestone is a very hard tile to keep clean especially if it is not sealed. It does not go good in wet conditions so the best way to take care of youre Limestone is to get sealed using our impregnating penetrating water based sealer.

Do’s:

Clean spill-ups on limestone tiles right away
Seal limestone tiles since it’s made from natural stone
Place a mat at each doorway
Use a Microfiber mop to clean limestone floors
Clean limestone floors regularly

Don’ts:

Never use bleach, ammonia or vinegar to clean limestone tiles
Don’t use cleaners that are acidic to clean limestone tiles
Never use an abrasive cleaner or scouring pad on limestone.

We provide specialised cleaning, stripping & sealing solutions for limstone floor surfaces. We cover all Gold Coast suburbs.

Our equipment can handle both domestic and commercial cleaning jobs in the Gold Coast, leaving your floors spotless and hygienic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is limestone?
A: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Limestone tiles are made of natural cut and polished limestone. Limestone tiles can be very porous and vulnerable to staining. Porous limestone tiles that are exposed to any domestic dirt or residue are the most important to seal professionally.
Q: How do I know when my limestone floors are ready for and cleaning?
A: You will know it's time to have your limestone tiles professionally cleaned once your limestone floors start looking dull and matte, even after you have given them an efficient domestic clean. If you notice that your limestone tiles are staining easily, this is a good indication that your previous sealer is wearing off and your limestone floors will need to be resealed immediately to prevent detrimental staining.
Q: My front doors pavers look dull and discoloured. Can you help me restore them to their natural fresh look?
A: Yes we can. It is Tile Cleaners specialty to cater for different types of limestone tiles around your home. We will give your limestone pavers one of the best professional cleaning & restoration processes that will leave your limestone pavers looking fresh and back to their natural colour again.
Q: What different types of limestone tiles do Tile Cleaners clean?
A: Indoor and outdoor areas, limestone pavers, liquid limestone, wherever you have limestone tiles we have the answer. External tiles, natural stone pavers and tiles, clay and concrete pavers, pool mosaics and floor tiles in porcelain or ceramic; bathroom limestone tiles or natural stone floors and walls. We cater for each and every different type of tiles you might have.
Q: What does your restoration services include?
A: Our limestone tiles restoration services include effective cleaning of your limestone floors, by employing state of the art equipment and our technical expertise. Your limestone tiles will be brought back to their best possible condition, with our high pressure cleaning and the use of our best cleaning products and expertise.
Q: Is it safe to get my limestone tiles cleaned?
A: Yes, our limestone tile cleaning services are safe! At Tile Cleaners we use only the best water based products alongside our state of the art cleaning machinery to provide the best cleaning solutions at no compromise to your limestone tiles condition. Stone based tiles are usually more porous and require a lot more attention than regular man made tiles, that’s why its extremely important to use the right products and equipment necessary for bringing your limestone tiles back to their best possible condition. Tile Cleaners prides itself for catering for each tile type.
Q: Are your cleaning products toxic?
A: Here at Tile Cleaners we understand the importance of your family’s safety. This is why Tile Cleaners only use non-toxic finishing agents as we not only want to protect your limestone tiles, but your families’ health too. Materials and agents that can be of health hazard are not in our product portfolio and have never been.
Q: What can I do to keep my limestone tiles looking new?
A: To keep your limestone tiles and grout looking new, Tile Cleaners recommend cleaning each week with a damp microfiber cloth and a mild detergent to remove any dirt or grime from the tiled surface. Any strong detergents (any strong acid or alkali) may affect the sealer, mild detergents and pH neutral substances are strongly recommended. Our best advice to protect your limestone tiles is to seal them with one of our highest quality sealers. This is the best protection you limestone tiles can have against staining.
Q: There is a stain on my limestone floor. Can you remove it?
A: If the stain is new and has not set in well, we will probably be able to remove it. However, we cannot guarantee that we will remove it completely; we can only guarantee cleaning it back to its best possible condition. This also depends on wether the limestone tiles have been sealed previously or not. Some stains might penetrate the natural stone and settle in below the surface and can be hard to clean out. It is important to have us strip, clean and seal your limestone floor so in the future nothing will be able to stain your limestone floors.
Q: How will you charge me for cleaning my limestone tiles?
A: For cleaning limestone tiles, we charge per square meter for each separate room. There is a price list on the cleaners website for you to review. We prefer you measure each room individually before we come so when we charge you in the end it will be fast and easy for everyone.
Q: How do I measure the size of the limestone area?
A: We recommend that you measure each room separately. They way to measure is the width * length. For example a room that is 3 meters long and 2 meters wide is 3 * 2 = 6m2 in total.
Q: Will you help me move my furniture?
A: Tile Cleaners do not move large furniture because we are not insured for such work but we can help you move your smaller items.
Q: What should I do to prepare for the limestone floors cleaning?
A: Move all furniture and items up off the floor so it is ready for us to clean when we arrive.

Suburbs we cover

We Cover All Suburbs within 100km range from Gold Coast CBD

For a complete list of Gold Coast suburbs we cover, please check the list below:

ADVANCETOWN
ARUNDEL
ASHMORE
AUSTINVILLE
BEAUDESERT
BEECHMONT
BENOWA
BIDDADDABA
BIGGERA WATERS
BILINGA
BIRNAM
BOND UNIVERSITY
BONOGIN
BOYLAND
BROADBEACH
BROADBEACH WATERS
BROMELTON
BUNDALL
BURLEIGH HEADS
BURLEIGH WATERS
CAINBABLE
CANUNGRA
CARRARA
CEDAR GROVE
CEDAR VALE
CHEVRON ISLAND
CHIRN PARK
CLAGIRABA
CLEAR ISLAND WATERS
COOLANGATTA
COOMERA
CRONIN ISLAND
CURRUMBIN
CURRUMBIN VALLEY
CURRUMBIN WATERS
EAGLE HEIGHTS
ELANORA
FLORIDA GARDENS
GAVEN
GILSTON
GLENEAGLE
GREENMOUNT
GUANABA
HELENSVALE
HIGHLAND PARK
HILLVIEW
HOPE ISLAND
ILLINBAH
INNISPLAIN
ISLE OF CAPRI
JIMBOOMBA
JOSEPHVILLE
KERRY
KIRRA
KOORALBYN
LABRADOR
LAKELANDS
LAMINGTON
LOWER BEECHMONT
MACKENZIE
MAIN BEACH
MAUDSLAND
MERMAID BEACH
MERMAID WATERS
MERRIMAC
MIAMI
MOLENDINAR
MONTEREY KEYS
MOUNT NATHAN
MOUNT TAMBORINE
MUDGEERABA
MUNDOOLUN
NATURAL BRIDGE
NERANG
NOBBY BEACH
NORTH MACLEAN
NORTH TAMBORINE
NUMINBAH VALLEY
OAKY CREEK
ORMEAU
OXENFORD
PACIFIC PINES
PALM BEACH
PARADISE POINT
PARADISE WATERS
PARKWOOD
RAINBOW BAY
REEDY CREEK
ROBINA
RUNAWAY BAY
SANCTUARY COVE
SANTA BARBARA
SORRENTO
SOUTH MACLEAN
SOUTHPORT
SPRINGBROOK
STAPYLTON
STOCKLEIGH
SURFERS PARADISE
TALLAI
TALLEBUDGERA
TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY
TAMBORINE
TUGUN
VARSITY LAKES
VERESDALE
VERESDALE SCRUB
WEST BURLEIGH
WONGAWALLAN
WONGLEPONG
WOODHILL
WORONGARY
YATALA

To schedule your cleaning appointment or to obtain a free estimate, please Call 0423 011 301 or use the online enquiry form at the top of the page.