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what to do with an old yorkshire stone kitchen floor- restore/clean /seal?

Anonymous user 22/02/2024 - 2.31 PM

I'm replacing my kitchen and lifted up the old lino to find an old yorkshire stone floor- must have been part of the original feature of this victorian terrace. the floor is dusty and dirty and the grout has deteriorated. otherwise the flags look in good condition ( one of them is broken in the centre). what would be the best way to restore/ clean them, relay and seal them so they are suitable for use in a kitchen ( so water/stain resitant)? Can they be polished or made smoother? alternatively if i cant do this cost effectively i will have to tile over them- but I want to do it in away that doesn't damage them. I'll be grateful for any advice. Thanks

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Anonymous user

Yes i would totally agree with both answers

Answered3 August 2011

Anonymous user

You know those upright school floor polishing machines? you can hire those with a progressively smoother scotch brite type pad which will be course then smooth, the newer ones have big vacuums attached to keep the dust down. Give them a polish see what they look like , you may have to regrout if it breaks out. Sealing is easy with a roller and some natural stone sealant (any tile distributor)

Answered2 June 2011

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Certainly wouldnt be lifting these up with the intention of relaying, this always brings up problems,i would give them a good clean up with a scourer/buffer machine, make a repair to the broken flag with a similar coloured grout. I would seriously consider a regrout but that decision would rely on the outcome of buffer, finaly sealing is a must with any natural stone, good luck.

Answered3 June 2011