Limestone Cleaning in Perth

Polished Limestone Perth 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 Perth. Hotels, bars, lobbies, hospitals, medical centres, large to small offices and other various businesses in Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth.

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 Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth suburbs.

Our equipment can handle both domestic and commercial cleaning jobs in Perth, 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 Perth CBD

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

ALEXANDER HEIGHTS
ALFRED COVE
ANKETELL
APPLECROSS
ARDROSS
ARMADALE
ASCOT
ASHBY
ASHFIELD
ATTADALE
ATWELL
AUBIN GROVE
AVELEY
BAKERS HILL
BALCATTA
BALDIVIS
BALGA
BALLAJURA
BANJUP
BANKSIA GROVE
BARRAGUP
BASKERVILLE
BASSENDEAN
BATEMAN
BAYSWATER
BEACONSFIELD
BECKENHAM
BEDFORD
BEDFORDALE
BEECHBORO
BEECHINA
BEELIAR
BELDON
BELHUS
BELLEVUE
BELMONT
BENTLEY
BERESFORD
BERTRAM
BEVERLEY
BIBRA LAKE
BICKLEY
BICTON
BINDOON
BINNINGUP
BLUFF POINT
BODDINGTON
BOLGART
BONNIEFIELD
BOODARIE
BOUVARD
BOXWOOD HILL
BOYA
BOYANUP
BOYUP BROOK
BRAMLEY
BREMER BAY
BRENTWOOD
BRIGADOON
BROOKDALE
BRUNSWICK
BULL CREEK
BULLSBROOK
BUREKUP
BURNS BEACH
BURNSIDE
BURRACOPPIN
BURSWOOD
BUSSELTON
BUTLER
BYFORD
CABLE BEACH
CALINGIRI
CALISTA
CAMILLO
CANNING VALE
CANNINGTON
CAPE BURNEY
CAPEL
CARABOODA
CARDIFF
CARDUP
CAREY PARK
CARINE
CARLISLE
CARMEL
CARNAMAH
CARNARVON
CARRAMAR
CASTLETOWN
CASUARINA
CAVERSHAM
CERVANTES
CHADWICK
CHAMPION LAKES
CHAPMAN VALLEY
CHIDLOW
CHITTERING
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
CHURCHLANDS
CITY BEACH
CLACKLINE
CLAREMONT
CLARKSON
CLOVERDALE
COCKBURN
COCKBURN CENTRAL
COLLEGE GROVE
COLLIE
COLLIE CARDIFF
COMO
CONDINGUP
CONNOLLY
COODANUP
COOGEE
COOKERNUP
COOLBELLUP
COOLBINIA
COOLGARDIE
COOLOONGUP
COOLUP
COONABIDGEE
COOROW
CORRIGIN
COTTESLOE
COWARAMUP
CRAIGIE
CRANBROOK
CRAWLEY
CROSSMAN
CUBALLING
CUNDERDIN
CURRAMBINE
DAGLISH
DALKEITH
DALWALLINU
DALYELLUP
DALYUP
DAMPIER
DANDARAGAN
DARCH
DARDANUP
DARKAN
DARLING DOWNS
DARLINGTON
DAWESVILLE
DEANMILL
DEEPDALE
DENHAM
DENMARK
DERBY
DIANELLA
DINGUP
DINNINUP
DONGARA
DONNYBROOK
DOUBLEVIEW
DOWERIN
DRUMMOND COVE
DUDININ
DUDLEY PARK
DUMBERNING
DUMBLEYUNG
DUNCRAIG
DUNSBOROUGH
DURANILLIN
DWELLINGUP
EAGLE BAY
EAST AUGUSTA
EAST BUNBURY
EAST CANNINGTON
EAST CARNARVON
EAST FREMANTLE
EAST PERTH
EAST VICTORIA PARK
EATON
EDEN HILL
EDGEWATER
ELLENBROOK
EMBLETON
ENEABBA
ERSKINE
ESPERANCE
EXMOUTH
FALCON
FERNDALE
FLOREAT
FOREST GROVE
FOREST HILL
FORRESTDALE
FORRESTFIELD
FREMANTLE
FURNISSDALE
GABBADAH
GIBSON
GIDGEGANNUP
GIRRAWHEEN
GLEN FORREST
GLENDALOUGH
GLENFIELD
GNANGARA
GNARABUP
GNOWANGERUP
GOLDEN BAY
GOOMALLING
GOOSEBERRY HILL
GOSNELLS
GRACETOWN
GRASS VALLEY
GREEN HEAD
GREENBUSHES
GREENFIELDS
GREENMOUNT
GREENOUGH
GREENWOOD
GUILDERTON
GUILDFORD
GWAMBYGINE
GWELUP
HALLS HEAD
HAMELIN BAY
HAMERSLEY
HAMILTON HILL
HAMMOND PARK
HARRISDALE
HARRISMITH
HARVEY
HAYNES
HAZELMERE
HEATHRIDGE
HELENA VALLEY
HENDERSON
HENLEY BROOK
HERNE HILL
HERRON
HESTER
HIGH WYCOMBE
HIGHBURY
HIGHGATE
HILBERT
HILLARYS
HILLMAN
HILTON
HINES HILL
HOCKING
HOPELAND
HOPETOUN
HOVEA
HUNTINGDALE
ILUKA
INGLEWOOD
INNALOO
IRISHTOWN
IRWIN
JALBARRAGUP
JANDABUP
JANDAKOT
JANE BROOK
JARRAHDALE
JENNACUBBINE
JERRAMUNGUP
JINDALEE
JOLIMONT
JOONDALUP
JOONDANNA
KALAMUNDA
KALLAROO
KARAWARA
KARDINYA
KARLOO
KARNUP
KARRAKUP
KARRATHA
KARRIDALE
KARRINYUP
KATANNING
KELLERBERRIN
KELMSCOTT
KENDENUP
KENSINGTON
KENWICK
KEWDALE
KEYSBROOK
KIARA
KINGSLEY
KINGSTON
KINROSS
KIRUP
KONDININ
KOONDOOLA
KOONGAMIA
KUDARDUP
KUKERIN
KULIN
KUNUNOPPIN
KUNUNURRA
LAKE CLIFTON
LAKE GRACE
LAKE KING
LAKELANDS
LAMINGTON
LANCELIN
LANDSDALE
LANGFORD
LATHLAIN
LAVERTON
LEDA
LEDGE POINT
LEEDERVILLE
LEEMAN
LEEMING
LEONORA
LESCHENAULT
LESMURDIE
LOCKRIDGE
LOWER CHITTERING
LUDLOW
LYNWOOD
MADDINGTON
MADELEY
MADORA BAY
MAHOGANY CREEK
MAHOMETS FLATS
MAIDA VALE
MANDOGALUP
MANDURAH
MANJIMUP
MANNING
MARANGAROO
MARBLE BAR
MARDELLA
MARGARET RIVER
MARIGINIUP
MARMION
MARTIN
MARYBROOK
MAWSON
MAYLANDS
MEADOW SPRINGS
MECKERING
MEDINA
MEEKATHARRA
MELVILLE
MENORA
MERIVALE
MERREDIN
MERRIWA
MERU
METRICUP
MIDDLE SWAN
MIDLAND
MIDVALE
MILLBRIDGE
MILLENDON
MINDARIE
MINGENEW
MIRRABOOKA
MOKINE
MOLLOY ISLAND
MOOLIABEENEE
MOONYOONOOKA
MOORA
MORANGUP
MORAWA
MORESBY
MORGANTOWN
MORLEY
MOSMAN PARK
MOUNT BARKER
MOUNT CLAREMONT
MOUNT HAWTHORN
MOUNT HELENA
MOUNT LAWLEY
MOUNT MAGNET
MOUNT MELVILLE
MOUNT NASURA
MOUNT PLEASANT
MOUNT RICHON
MOUNT TARCOOLA
MUCHEA
MUCKENBURRA
MUKINBUDIN
MULLALOO
MULLALYUP
MULLEWA
MUMBALLUP
MUNDARING
MUNDIJONG
MUNSTER
MURADUP
MURDOCH
MYALUP
MYAREE
MYRUP
NABAWA
NAMBEELUP
NANNUP
NAREMBEEN
NARROGIN
NARROGIN VALLEY
NATURALISTE
NAVAL BASE
NEDLANDS
NEERABUP
NEERGABBY
NEWLANDS
NEWMAN
NOGGERUP
NOLLAMARA
NORANDA
NORSEMAN
NORTH BEACH
NORTH BOYANUP
NORTH COOGEE
NORTH DANDALUP
NORTH FREMANTLE
NORTH JINDONG
NORTH LAKE
NORTH PERTH
NORTH YUNDERUP
NORTHAM
NORTHAMPTON
NORTHBRIDGE
NORTHCLIFFE
NOWERGUP
NULLAGINE
NULSEN
NYAMUP
O'CONNOR
OAKFORD
OCEAN REEF
OLDBURY
ONGERUP
ONSLOW
ORANGE GROVE
ORELIA
OSBORNE PARK
OSMINGTON
PADBURY
PALGARUP
PALMYRA
PARKERVILLE
PARKLANDS
PARKWOOD
PARMELIA
PAULLS VALLEY
PEACEFUL BAY
PEARSALL
PEGS CREEK
PELICAN POINT
PEMBERTON
PEPPERMINT GROVE
PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH
PERENJORI
PERTH
PIARA WATERS
PICCADILLY
PICKERING BROOK
PICTON
PIESSE BROOK
PINGELLY
PINJARRA
PINK LAKE
POINT SAMSON
POPANYINNING
PORONGURUP
PORT DENISON
PORT HEDLAND
PORT KENNEDY
PRESTON BEACH
PREVELLY
QUAIRADING
QUALEUP
QUEDJINUP
QUEENS PARK
QUINDALUP
QUINNINUP
QUINNS ROCKS
RANGEWAY
RAVENSTHORPE
RAVENSWOOD
RED GULLY
RED HILL
REDCLIFFE
RIDGEWOOD
RIVERTON
RIVERVALE
ROCKINGHAM
ROCKINGHAM BEACH
ROCKY GULLY
ROEBOURNE
ROELANDS
ROLEYSTONE
ROSA BROOK
ROSSMOYNE
RUDDS GULLY
SAFETY BAY
SALTER POINT
SAMSON
SAN REMO
SAWYERS VALLEY
SCARBOROUGH
SCOTSDALE
SEABIRD
SECRET HARBOUR
SERPENTINE
SEVILLE GROVE
SHACKLETON
SHELLEY
SHENTON PARK
SHOALWATER
SIESTA PARK
SILVER SANDS
SINAGRA
SINCLAIR
SINGLETON
SOMERVILLE
SORRENTO
SOUTH BUNBURY
SOUTH CARNARVON
SOUTH FREMANTLE
SOUTH GUILDFORD
SOUTH HEDLAND
SOUTH KALGOORLIE
SOUTH LAKE
SOUTH PERTH
SOUTH YUNDERUP
SOUTHERN CROSS
SOUTHERN RIVER
SPALDING
SPEARWOOD
SPENCER PARK
SPENCERS BROOK
SPRINGFIELD
ST JAMES
STAKE HILL
STIRLING
STONEVILLE
STRATHAM
STRATTON
SUBIACO
SUCCESS
SUNSET BEACH
SWAN VIEW
SWANBOURNE
TAMBELLUP
TAMMIN
TAPPING
TARCOOLA BEACH
TENTERDEN
THE VINES
THORNLIE
THREE SPRINGS
TOM PRICE
TOODYAY
TRAYNING
TRIGG
TUART HILL
TUTUNUP
TWO ROCKS
UPPER SWAN
USHER
UTAKARRA
VASSE
VICTORIA PARK
VICTORY HEIGHTS
VITTORIA
VIVEASH
WAGGRAKINE
WAGIN
WAIKIKI
WALKAWAY
WALLISTON
WALPOLE
WANDERING
WANDI
WANDINA
WANERIE
WANNANUP
WANNEROO
WARNBRO
WARNER GLEN
WAROONA
WARWICK
WATERFORD
WATERLOO
WATERMANS BAY
WATHEROO
WATTLE GROVE
WATTLEUP
WEBBERTON
WEDGEFIELD
WELLARD
WELLINGTON MILL
WEMBLEY
WEMBLEY DOWNS
WEST LEEDERVILLE
WEST PERTH
WEST SWAN
WEST TOODYAY
WESTFIELD
WESTMINSTER
WHITBY
WHITE GUM VALLEY
WHITE PEAK
WICKEPIN
WICKHAM
WIDGIEMOOLTHA
WILLAGEE
WILLETTON
WILLIAMS
WILSON
WILYABRUP
WINDABOUT
WINDY HARBOUR
WINTHROP
WITCHCLIFFE
WITHERS
WOKALUP
WONGAMINE
WOODBRIDGE
WOODLANDS
WOODRIDGE
WOODVALE
WOOROLOO
WUNDOWIE
WUNGONG
YANCHEP
YANGEBUP
YARLOOP
YOKINE
YORK

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