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Location:

Hampstead, London

Marble floor restoration

Description:

This Hampstead, London, marble floor restoration involved levelling the stones by grinding approximately 3 mm, replacing grout and polishing to a glossy finish. The gallery shows a black-and-white chequerboard floor in a hallway, where differences in level or sheen can be especially noticeable across contrasting tiles.

Grout replacement addresses the joints separately from the marble faces. Grinding to a specified depth is a significant treatment and must be checked against the thickness and condition of the installed stone; a lighter floor would call for another method. The earlier notes describe an ‘anti-acid’ sealant, but a sealer cannot make marble immune to acid etching. It may help reduce certain stains when suitable for the surface. The photographs document the appearance of this Hampstead project. Product choice and the desired gloss should be agreed for the actual floor.

Polished black and white marble chequerboard floor during Stone Rescue restoration
Stone Rescue project photo of polished black and white marble floor in a hallway.
Stone Rescue project photo of black and white marble checkerboard floor near door.
Stone Rescue project photo of black and white marble checkerboard floor.
Stone Rescue project photo of a black and white marble floor with a diamond pattern.
Stone Rescue project photo of tools and equipment on marble floor in attic space.
Stone Rescue project photo of black and white checkered marble floor in hallway.