Tile and Stone Case Studies

Case studies

Tile and stone floor case studies

Real stone, tile and Victorian floors brought back by professional contractors. Each one shows the before and after, the method behind the result and every Faber product that did the work.

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From carpet glue on limestone to century old Victorian tiles. Every case study credits the contractor and links to their website.

The products behind the results

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The same Faber products used in these case studies, sorted by the job they do. Prices are shown as Retail before VAT.

Strip old coatingsStage 1Remove wax, sealers, carpet glue and old treatments back to bare stone.Shop strippersDeep cleanStage 1Neutral, alkaline and acid cleaners matched to the surface, from grout haze to ingrained dirt.Shop cleanersRemove stainsStage 2Targeted removers for oil, rust, wine, damp marks and grout haze, with options safe on marble.Shop stain removersRepair cracks and chipsStage 2GL 88 polyester mastic in knife grade and clear grades, with tints to match the stone.Shop fillersHone and polishStage 3Powders, creams and crystallisers for marble, limestone, granite and porcelain.Shop polishingSeal and protectStage 4Invisible impregnators, colour enhancers and anti etch treatments to finish the job.Shop sealersVictorian tile floorsBundlesRestoration packages to strip, deep clean, clear haze and seal original tiles in one order.Shop bundlesBrushes and padsMachine kitCrobber scrub brushes and drive boards, and Menzer floor pads, for the machine work.Shop brushesGot a stone or tile job to show?Send us your before and after photos and a few lines about the work. We build the case study and link it to your business.Submit your job

Stain removal guide

Read the stain and the surface first. Our stain removal guide matches the remover to the stain without etching the floor.

Victorian quarry tiles

How to clean, deep clean and seal original tiles, in our Victorian quarry tile guide.

Slate floors

Deep cleaning and sealing slate, step by step, in our slate floor guide.

About the case studies

Real floors, real contractors

Every tile and stone case study on this page comes from a real job by a professional contractor. We show the floor as it was found, the problems they faced, the method at each stage and the products that did the work, so you can follow the same system on your next floor.

Most of these floors are restored with Faber products for cleaning, stripping, stain removal, repair, polishing and sealing, all stocked by HF Flooring Supplies. Contractors using our products can submit a job to be featured, with a link to their own website. Browse oiled wood floor case studies too.

Questions about our case studies

What is in each case study?

Before and after photos, the problem the contractor faced, the method used at each stage and every product that did the work, linked to the shop. Each case study also credits the contractor and links to their website.

Which floors do you feature?

Any natural stone or tile floor: limestone, marble, travertine, slate, sandstone, terracotta, Victorian geometric and quarry tiles, porcelain and more, from cleaning and sealing jobs to full restorations.

Can I submit my own job?

Yes. If you are a contractor using our products, send your job through the case study form with your photos and a short description of the work. We build a dedicated case study and link it directly to your business website.

Are the products in the case studies available to buy?

Yes. Every Faber product mentioned is stocked by HF Flooring Supplies and linked from the case study, with next working day delivery on orders placed Monday to Friday before 2pm.

Do contractors get trade prices?

Yes. The prices shown on the website are Retail prices before VAT. Trade account holders see their own lower trade price on every product once logged in.