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The Stone Carpet Company


Unique floor coverings, polished stones set in resin and polished concrete for use indoors and out on walls and floors. Durable and beautiful, we provide you with tactile and brilliant flooring solutions. Contact Us Now


Frequently Asked Questions

Floors
STONE CARPET

What is it?
Aggregate (2.5-3mm) encased in a clear resin binder bonded to the substrate completely joint free

What can this be laid onto?
The ideal substrate is usually concrete. However, with the right information, The Stone Carpet Company are happy to apply this system onto a solid/stable enough bases ensuring no movement beneath. This system can be applied onto marine plywood/floorboards.

How is this applied?
A liquid resin binder is mixed with the aggregate and following preparation this can be applied in one day.

How long does this take to dry?
Drying or curing is dependant upon the temperature. Usually the floor will be tack free after 7 hours and safe to walk on the following day.

Are there fumes/odours?
There are no harmful fumes. Smell from the binder (when wet) is barely noticeable. Tool cleaning is the same as for any painting job, but can be applied outside. The following day all odours will have disappeared.

How do you clean it, especially crevices?
Cleaning is much easier than most other flooring materials. We recommend a wet vacuum every 6 months but in the meantime hoover/wipe down the same way you would a tile using neutral detergents. Please download our cleaning and maintenance document on the web page for the stone carpet flooring range.

How much does it cost?
Completely varies dependant on size area/what we are laying on/preparation works involved etc but you can complete a data sheet section on the site for an estimate - Please note: This website estimate may not be accurate at this time as this page is being redeveloped.

Where is suitable to apply this flooring?
Suitable throughout any room in the house or in offices/retail stores etc.

Can it be applied externally? Patio? Driveways?
This system is suitable for external us and provide safe anti slip environment.

Can it be sealed?
Typically we do recommend sealing stone carpet flooring. It has a natural gloss once encased in the resin.

Can it go round cabinets, baths, sinks?
Any details or trims can be custom designed. Existing features and fittings can be accommodated.

Is it cold under foot?
The resin binding the stone delivers a warm feel making the surface comfortable to bare feet.

Compatible to under floor heating?
Yes suitable for under floor heating can work with both electric and water pipe but will need specific specifications from suppliers for us to determine scope our works. We can also provide under floor heating as part of our package.

Can you DIY?
Yes we do provide DIY kits and supply materials only. However we recommend this is laid by an experienced floor layer familiar with these systems as we do not provide guarantees when supplying materials alone.

Guarantee for Supply and lay?
Yes we guarantee for 10 years.

What happens if it gets damaged?
We can gently heat resin based flooring enabling us to repair any nick or dents so they can be smoothed back into place.

QUARTZSCREED

What is it?
Quartz (1-2mm) encased in a clear resin binder bonded to the substrate completely joint free.

What can this be laid onto?
The ideal substrate is usually concrete. However with the right information, The Stone Carpet Company are happy to apply this system onto a solid/stable enough bases ensuring no movement beneath. This system can be applied onto marine plywood/floorboards.

How is this applied?
A liquid resin binder is mixed with the quartz and following preparation this can be applied in one day.

How long does this take to dry?
Drying or curing is dependant upon the temperature. Usually this flooring range can take approximately 3-4 days to install as requires sealing but once sealed you can be back on it the following day.

Are there fumes/odours?
There are no harmful fumes. Smell from the binder (when wet) is barely noticeable. Tool cleaning is the same as for any painting job, but can be applied outside. The following day all odours will have disappeared.

How do you clean it?
Hoover and wipe down the same way you would tiles/carpet using neutral detergents. Please download our cleaning and maintenance document on the web page for details in the quartzscreed flooring range section on website.

How much does it cost?
Completely varies dependant on size area/what we are laying on/preparation works involved etc but you can complete a data sheet on the site- Please note: This website estimate may not be accurate at this time as this page is being redeveloped.

Where is suitable to apply this flooring?
Suitable throughout any room in the house or in offices/retail stores etc.

Can it be applied externally? Patio? Driveways?
This system is suitable for external us and provide safe anti slip environment.

Can it be sealed?
Yes quartzscreed requires sealing either matt or gloss. Can take up to two coats dependent upon absorption.

Can it go round cabinets, baths, sinks?
Any details or trims can be custom designed. Existing features and fittings can be accommodated.

Is it cold under foot?
The resin binding the stone delivers a warm feel making the surface comfortable to bare feet.

Compatible to under floor heating?
Yes suitable for under floor heating can work with both electric and water pipe but will need specific specifications from suppliers for us to determine scope our works. We can also provide under floor heating as part of the package.

Can you DIY?
Yes we do provide DIY kits and supply materials only. However we recommend this is laid by an experienced floor layer familiar with these systems as we do not provide guarantees when supplying materials alone.

Guarantee for Supply and lay?
Yes we guarantee for 10 years.

What happens if it gets damaged?
We can gently heat resin based flooring enabling us to repair any nick or dents so they can be smoothed back into place.

POLISHED CONCRETE

What is it?
An ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) applied onto a concrete substrate at 6-8mm with a glossy or matt sealant.

What can this be laid onto?
The ideal substrate is concrete base that's structurally sound with no cracking or deformation.

How is this applied?
Powders and mixed with water and either towelled on to concrete surface by hand or via a pump dependant on the size area. Spike roller to eliminate air bubbles.

How long does it take to dry?
24 hours to fully cure however light traffic can be on the surface the following day.

How do you clean it?
Hoover and wipe down the same way you would tiles/carpet using neutral detergents. Please download our cleaning and maintenance document on the web page for details in the polished concrete flooring range section on website.

How much does it cost?
Completely varies dependant on size area/what we are laying on/preparation works involved etc but you can complete a data sheet on the site- Please note: This website estimate may not be accurate at this time as this page is currently being redeveloped.

Where is suitable to apply this flooring?
Suitable throughout any room in the house or in offices/retail stores etc.

Can it be applied externally? Patio? Driveways?
This system is suitable for external use but is subject to weather.

Can it be sealed?
Yes this is recommended sealed either matt or gloss.

Can it go round cabinets, baths, and sinks?
Any details or trims can be custom designed. Existing features and fittings can be accommodated.

Is it cold underfoot?
No different to a tiled floor but is compatible to under floor heating.

Compatible to under floor heating?
Yes suitable for under floor heating can work with both electric and water pipe but will need specific specifications from suppliers for us to determine scope our works.

Can you DIY?
We can supply these materials. However we would recommend someone to lay the system with experience laying this type of application. UHPC is a specialist system and is crucial it is laid to specification for it to perform well. We are happy to supply the materials and give information on the laying but would not be able to guarantee the system performing to its full potential if applied incorrectly.

Guarantee for Supply and lay?
Yes we guarantee for 10 years.

What happens if it gets damaged?
We can patch repair the system by saw cutting and re-applying.

SMOOTH RESIN FLOORING

What is it?
Smooth, glossy resin applied at 2-4mm onto a concrete or marine plywood base delivering both vibrant and neutral colours.

What can this be laid onto?
The ideal substrate is usually concrete however with the right information the stone carpet company are happy to apply this system onto a solid/stable base ensuring no movement beneath this system. We can be apply onto marine plywood/floorboards.

How is this applied?
A liquid self levelling resin trowelled onto the substrate and levelled using a squeeguee. Can be applied in one day dependant upon size area and number of rooms.

How long does this take to dry?
Drying or curing is dependant upon the temperature. Usually the floor will be tack free after 12 hours and safe to walk on the following day.

How do you clean it, especially crevices?
Please down load our cleaning and maintenance document on the web page for the smooth resin flooring range.

How much does it cost?
Completely varies dependant on size area/what we are laying on/preparation works involved etc but you can complete a data sheet on the site - Please note: This website estimate may not be accurate at this time as this page is currently being redeveloped.

Where is suitable to apply this flooring?
Suitable throughout any room in the house or in offices/retail stores etc.

Can it be applied externally? Patio? Driveways?
Typically no as in wet weather would not be slip resistant

Can it be sealed?
Yes,can be sealed with a scratch resistant sealant delivering both gloss and matt finish.

Can it go round cabinets, baths, sinks?
Any details or trims can be custom designed. Existing features and fittings can be accommodated.

Is it cold underfoot?
No different to a tiled floor but is compatible to under floor heating.

Compatible to under floor heating?
Yes suitable for under floor heating can work with both electric and water pipe but will need specific specifications from suppliers for us to determine scope our works. We can also provide under floor heating as part of our package.

Can you DIY?
Yes we do provide DIY kits and supply materials only. However we recommend this is laid by an experienced floor layer familiar with these systems as we do not provide guarantees when supplying materials alone.

Guarantee for Supply and lay?
Yes we guarantee for 10 years.

What happens if it gets damaged?
We can gently heat resin based flooring enabling us to repair any nick or dents so they can be smoothed back into place.

Walls
QUARTZCOAT

What is it?
Quartzcoat is an all-in-one wall covering system utilising coloured sands, which can be of one colour or a blend of numerous colour combinations.

What can this be laid onto?
Quartzcoat can be applied to almost any surface, adhering to wood, brick, block even steel and drywall finished surfaces.

How is this applied?
Quartzcoat can be applied in one coat into a wet primer by trowel. Application by approved contractors.

How long does this take to dry?
The one coat application makes it far quicker than plaster, for example.

Are there fumes/odours?
There are no harmful fumes. Smell from the binder (when wet) is barely noticeable. Tool cleaning is the same as for any painting job, but can be applied outside. The following day all odours will have disappeared.

How do you clean it, especially crevices?
Wipe down the same way you would a tile using neutral detergents. Please download our cleaning and maintenance document on the web page for the quartzcoat flooring range.

How much does it cost?
Completely varies dependant on size area/what we are laying on/preparation works involved etc but you can complete a data sheet on the site - Please note: This website estimate may not be accurate at this time as this page is currently being redeveloped.

Where can this be applied?
Anywhere within the home typically used as a wet room installation for floors and walls.

Can it be sealed?
We do recommend sealing quartzcoat. It has a natural gloss once encased in the latex however we recommend sealing to ensure completely impermeable to water.

Can it go round cabinets, baths, sinks?
Any details or trims can be custom designed. Existing features and fittings can be accommodated.

Can you DIY?
Yes we do provide DIY kits and supply materials only however we recommend this is laid by an experienced floor layer familiar with these systems as we do not provide guarantees when supplying materials alone.

Guarantee for Supply and lay?
Yes we guarantee for 10 years.

What happens if it gets damaged?
We can gently heat resin based flooring enabling us to repair any nick or dents so they can be smoothed back into place.

 

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The Stone Carpet Co., Sunny Glen, Kingsingfield Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6LH
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