Welcome to Shannon Floor Care
St Alban’s, Berkhamsted, Rickmansworth and Hertfordshire
We specialise in carpet and upholstery cleaning, rug cleaning, as well as natural stone floor cleaning in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London.
Please feel free to comment or ask questions about any of the posts. Our aim is to provide pictures and information about real life Natural Stone, Carpet Upholstery, Tile and Grout cleaning and restoration jobs.
The pictures and videos are not always of the best quality but attempt to show the results that can be achieved by a Professional Carpet and Stone deep cleaning company. We would rather invest in the very best training and machinery than expensive glossy staged video productions.
Shannon Floor Care are based in Abbots Langley on the borders of St Albans, Berkhamsted, Watford, Rickmansworth, Radlett, Stanmore and North London suburbs .
Please feel free to call me, Mark Shannon on 01923 680651 for a free no obligation Floorcare survey and demonstration.
Or if you prefer, you can email me here.
At Shannons we promise the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. We look forward to being of service your Domestic or Commercial floor covering in the near future.
Shannon Floorcare specialise in Cleaning, Polishing and Sealing of Natural Stone Flagstone tiles . Covering Abbots Langley,Kings Langley, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, and Radlett. Servicing the Herts, Beds, Bucks and Middlesex counties.
Flagstone Floors – Benefits of Natural Stone Floors
Natural stone flagstones have been used for centuries both internally and externally in properties, providing testimony to their durability and long term appeal for each and every discerning customer. It is easy to appreciate its natural beauty and appeal.
Flagstone floor tiles are available in a variety of colours, surface finishes and sizes and can therefore provide the appropriate look for any flooring project. This floor tile choice can make a room look individual and unique.
The initial outlay for stone flooring can seem costly; however, when identifying the benefits of natural stone flooring in both domestic and commercial properties, it becomes clear that this luxurious and exclusive option is cost effective because of its durability and longevity. Flagstone flooring will add dimension and can be used in an array of ways to create an impressive and decorative look.
Stone flooring has an everlasting appeal that continues to rise in popularity across the world. There are numerous advantages to classic stone options, including:
Stain resistance; stain resistant sealers will aid natural stone’s ability of stain resistance
Durability; evident within some of the oldest buildings known and frequently used for high traffic areas of any property
Versatility; a natural product, diverse in nature with its own individual characteristics, used in various applications
Sophisticated appearance; it can make a room or space within your property appear larger in size with an array of alternatives for residences as well as businesses
Less maintenance; once sealed appropriately, flagstone flooring benefits from a low maintenance care routine.
Natural floor stones generally require less maintenance compared to other variations of flooring. Treating the stone tiles on a regular basis, both after installation and at regular intervals thereafter is required. Treatments, sealing and maintenance vary depending on the type of stone, so the best course of action is to ask for advice.
Professional stone cleaners and restoration specialists will benefit from a wealth of knowledge. They will be able to assist with your individual requirements for your flooring. They are able to restore tired looking stone to its former glory, ensuring you get the best from your stone tiles with use of powerful machinery.
There is no substitute for the attractiveness and complexity of natural stone tiles. The aesthetics and overall appearance of natural stone tiles are elegant with no two stone floors looking exactly the same. Their uniqueness will add class and value within any property, alongside a capability of fitting with any decor and design, whether used internally or externally.
A good quality natural stone tile, installed and maintained with professional assistance should last a lifetime. It is one of the few materials that improves with age; the perfect choice for any domestic or commercial situation.
Shannon Floor Care specialize in cleaning flagstone floors and all types of natural stone floors, including marble floors, ceramic tiles and porcelain floors. More details available on cleaning stone floors here
Shannon Floorcare specialise in Cleaning, Polishing and Sealing of Ceramic Tiles, Porcelain Tiles and Natural Stone Tiles . Covering Abbots Langley, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, and Radlett. Servicing the Herts, Beds, Bucks and Middlesex counties.
Porcelain Tiles – Caring For Your Porcelain Floor Tiles
Porcelain, Ceramic and Natural Stone are a sophisticated floor tile choice and range in colours, textures, patters and sizes. These tiles require a low-maintenance cleaning programme and are well-matched for heavy wear areas of any house or property. Porcelain and Ceramic tiles boast high quality, functionality, design and are a floor tile choice that can suit all budget requirements.
Porcelain floor tiles are ideal, matching latest trends for high-end residential and large-scale commercial projects alike. This superior flooring tile choice is available in a variety of colours, textures, patterns, shapes and sizes, creating versatility and alternatives for individual application. Polished and unpolished variations create an elegant and stylish appearance to any home, whether traditional or contemporary.
Porcelain and Ceramic tiles are durable and require a minimal tile cleaning maintenance programme. They are highly recommended for heavy wear areas in any home or property. What is considered as a heavy duty material is therefore regularly used in kitchens, hallways, bathrooms and other areas of the home with no compromise in aesthetic appeal. With an emphasis on long-term performance and longevity, porcelain and ceramic flooring is heat resistant, frost proof and breathable. These factors mean that porcelain floor tiling is a great option combined with under floor heating as they conduct heat fabulously, adding to energy efficiency. These tiles are comparatively cheaper when compared with marble or granite but at the same time are scratch resistant and can make rooms appear larger, especially when using lighter shades of porcelain and ceramic tiles.
Caring for your porcelain and ceramic flooring is easy and allows for a hygienic alternative and general cleanliness in your home. When contemplating home improvement and wishing for a tile choice that offers ease of maintenance, porcelain ranks popularly amongst home owners. It is recommended to remove dust and debris by sweeping your floor well. Using a moist cloth will allow removal of accumulated dirt. Mixing warm water and vinegar will offer assistance to remove stubborn stains; ensure to use a non bleaching cleaning solution if choosing to use a ready made cleaner. It is imperative that you use a soft brush with tough bristles to remove grime stuck to the grout areas and tile. Once you have removed the stains it is important to them rinse the area and remove any residue. Some shop bought cleaning solutions are harsh and can cause staining or dullness. Porcelain tiles subjected to tough chemicals will appear worn and often dull in appearance. Bleaches, ammonia and acids are not tile friendly and can cause damage to the tile surface.
It is usually best to seek the help of a professional natural stone cleaning expert. Installation of your floor tiles is often considered to be a costly outlay so it is therefore important you employ an expert and qualified floor cleaner and restorer as it is a specialist fitter. Shannonfloorcare have a wealth of individual tile knowledge and will be in a position to use professional cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions to ensure you get the best from your flooring.
Shannonfloorcare will offer information and advice on a cleaning maintenance programme and will be pleased to answer individual queries you may have. As many feel tile cleaning can be a daunting task, seeking the advice and assistance of an industry specialist will mean your tiles will be cleaned, sealed and restored appropriately. Tiles laid and cleaned properly will last a lifetime!Tiles laid and cleaned properly will last a lifetime!
Shannon Floor Care specialize in cleaning all types of natural stone floors including porcelain tiles, as well as marble floors, ceramic tiles and flagstone floors. More details available on cleaning stone floors here.
Carpet Cleaning service for End of Tenancy clients in Watford, St Albans, Rickmansworth, Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead.
Shannon Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning are your answer if your selling your home or moving out of rented accommodation in the Watford, St Albans and Rickmansworth area.
We understand the standard your carpets have to be cleaned to satisfy the requirements of the estate agents inventory checkouts. Shannons have worked for many years for Pendley Estates in Kings Langley and Bovingdon, as well as Proffitt and Holt in Abbots Langley and Berkhamsted. We use state of the art Van mounted machinery to thouroughly deep clean the carpet removing all stains that can be removed. This gives the end of tenancy client the best chance of a full deposit refund.
Selling your House. First impressions are vital! Shannon Carpet Cleaning can help you achieve the best price for your property by deep cleaning your carpet removing unsightly dirt and stains.
Shannon’s use expensive Truck mounted cleaning equipment to restore carpets to the best obtainable level of condition and colour. Please take a look at the pictures below showing the outstanding results we can achieve restoring your carpets to a like new appearance.
Empty houses qualify for substantial discounts. Call 01923 680 651 for a Quote.
Please feel free to contact us for a no obligation Free floor care survey and quotation. Or call Mark Shannon 01923 680 651 for a Free Quotation.
Shannon Floorcare provide Victorian Tile Floor Cleaning, Polishing, Sealing, Restoration and Maintenance in North London and Herts.
Shannon Floorcare specialise in Cleaning, Restoring and Sealing of Victorian Tiles in Hallways, Outside steps, Front paths and Fireplaces. We are based near St Albans and Watford. We service Herts, Beds, Bucks and London.
The Victorians liked to impress visitors with stunning hallways tiled with medieval or geometric patterns. From grand homes to small modest terraced houses Victoran Tile floors were an essential feature of the Victorian home. These floors are extremely hard wearing and many still survive often hidden under vinyls and carpets. When cleaned restored and sealed they can add elegance and beauty to your home, are easy to keep clean and maintain and will give a lifetime of pleasure.
Finishing off with a high quality long lasting sealer to ensure your Victotrian looks great longer with a high degree of stain resistance. We can then recommend maintenance products to the client so they can clean and maintain the Tiles between professional restorations by Shannon Floorcare.
Please take a look at our pictures of an Internal hallway Victorian Mosaic tile floorrestoration, cleaning, polishing and Sealing in St Albans near to Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Tiles had been covered with glue, marley tiles and carpet for many years.
Shannon Professional Carpet, Upholstery and Stone Cleaning service Chorleywood WD3 and surrounding areas of Amersham, Little Chalfont, Loudwater, Chesham and Chalfont St Peter.
Shannon carpet cleaners has serviced both residential and commercial carpet cleaning customers in Chorleywood for more than 20 years. Shannons professional high-quality service has made us the carpet and upholstery cleaner of choice for Chorleywood residents and business owners.
When you need quality Carpet, Tile and Grout, Stone or Upholstery cleaning services for your home or business call Shannon Floorcare. We offer a wide selection of carpet and upholstery cleaning methods are registered fully insured members of the trade associations the NCCA and TACCA .
At Shannon carpet cleaners, we pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and top quality products and services. If your carpets or upholstery need a deep thorough cleaning, or emergency stain removal we are the highly trained specialist cleaners of carpets,upholstery, natural stone, tile and grout, leather and oriental rugs.
Shannon’s use expensive Truck mounted cleaning equipment to restore your precious carpets and upholstery to the best obtainable level of condition and colour. Please feel free to watch our video below showing the outstanding results we can achieve restoring your precious floors and soft furnishings to a like new appearance. We offer Scotchguard protection to protect your investment.
Please feel free to contact us for a no obligation Free floor care survey and quotation. Or call Mark Shannon 01923 680 651 for a Free Floorcare survey and Quotation.
Shannon Floorcare provide Marble floor Polishing and Cleaning. Marble Sealing and Honing. Marble Restoration and Maintenance in London.
Shannons understand and appreciate Marbles variable characteristics. Marble is a relatively soft stone, however some are softer than others. Marble is formed in a bewildering array of colours with beautiful natural veining. Marble being a soft stone will etch, scratch, lose its lustre and shine if not properly maintained. All Marble floors, walls, counter-tops, bathrooms and fireplaces will need sealing and maintenance to ensure they stay beautiful for a lifetime.
We can provide your Marble with a honed or matte finish, high polish in fact any degree of polish you desire. Shannons use Diamond pads and polishing powders to ensure a high quality durable polish. Finishing off with a high quality long lasting sealer to ensure your marble looks great longer with a high degree of stain resistance. We can then recommend maintenance products to the client so they can clean and maintain the stone between professional restorations.
Please take a look at our video showing the procedure for residential and commercial Marble restoration, cleaning, polishing and Sealing in North London.
Marble is a Metamorphic stone which means it was formed (through a process called Metamorphism) from another rock by extreme heat and pressure below the earth’s surface. Metamorphic rock its formed from from Igneous or Sedimentary stones or older Metamorphic rock. Marble was once a Limestone compacted by heat and pressure causing mineral change and crystallization. This accounts for the various wonderful colours and veining in the stone.
Please feel free to contact usfor a no obligation Free floor care survey and quotation. Or call Mark Shannon 01923 680 651 for a Free Stonecare survey and Quotation.
Dinning room chair cleaned in Northwood near Pinner . Very badly soiled Chair was pre-sprayed with a specialist cleaning substance . Customer thought the six chairs needed reupholstering and was very pleased with the results. Chairs were dry and ready to use in an hour.Shannons clean all upholstery including Sofas, Settees, Armchairs, Couches and office chairs and upholstery. Pictures show the stunning results Shannon Floorcare can achieve. Call Now 01923 680 651
Pictures of oriental rugs being cleaned in situation in and around North London. Shannon Floorcare can arrange to clean your precious rugs in your home, or arrange to have them taken away to deep clean and dry in a specialist rug cleaning plant. We clean wool and silk Persian, Egyptian, Afghan and Chinese rugs. In fact any rug be it precious or just a treasured possession.
For all your rug cleaning requirements in the London area call Shannon Floorcare. Our restoration cleaning will bring the colour and vitality back to your precious oriental rugs. These rugs are a precious investment and with the correct specialist care and attention will retain their original beauty for many years to come. Please call Mark Shannon 01923 680 651 to discuss your requirements.
Terrazzo is an extremely hard wearing sand cement resin in which chips or aggregate, in most cases marble, are mixed and then ground to a flat surface, this process exposes the chips, which take on a high polish.
Terrazzo comes in many colours and each floor is unique, it is an expensive very hard wearing material and usually found in commercial installations.
Below are some test pictures of a demonstration of Terrazzo cleaning, honing, polishing and sealing in the entrance to a prestigious office complex in London. The client based on the success of the test clean has decided to have all areas restored polished and sealed by Shannon Floorcare.
Pictures of a low moisture commercial carpet clean at Kings Langley Cricket club in Hertfordshire. Carpet tiles are situated in bar area and take a pounding from members, wedding parties and various other events. Carpets cleaned at least three times and dry and ready to use in hours. Many domestic carpet and upholstery cleaning clients are obtained after members see the stunning results.