Stone & Tile Floor Restoration Course 2 Days with Paul Cranney – StoneCare Direct (UK)

2-Day Stone & Tile Floor Restoration Training Course – Penrith, Cumbria

Led by StoneCare Direct Trainer, Paul Cranney

📍 Location: Cleanspec Cumbria Training Centre, 62 Gilwilly Rd, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith CA11 9BL

Learn Professional Stone and Tile Restoration Techniques from an Industry Leader

Join renowned trainer Paul Cranney for a hands-on, in-depth 2-day floor restoration course covering everything from stone maintenance and stain removal to advanced surface restoration techniques. This course is ideal for professional floor cleaning businesses, restoration specialists, and anyone looking to expand into the high-demand field of stone, tile, and hard floor restoration.

Led by Paul Cranney—Director at Tile Boutique Ltd and Stone Care Direct, with over 25 years of experience in the tile and stone industry—this course offers unparalleled insights into floor restoration techniques.

You’ll receive expert instruction on how to identify surface damage, select the right tools and chemicals, apply sealing and coating methods, and perform grinding, honing, and polishing using diamond systems. Alongside technical training, you’ll also learn how to improve customer communication, manage job expectations, and deliver premium results.

What You’ll Learn During the Course

The course begins with the fundamentals of surface maintenance and cleaning, moving into detailed instruction on cleaning techniques for a range of floor types. You'll gain hands-on experience through live demonstrations using professional equipment and real-world scenarios.

You’ll cover diamond grinding, honing, and polishing, learning how to restore natural stone surfaces to a professional finish. The course includes dedicated segments on working with ceramic and porcelain tiles, teaching specific methods and considerations unique to these materials.

Damage recognition and assessment is a key skill taught on this course. You’ll learn how to inspect floors for cracks, etching, stains, and other wear, and determine the appropriate treatment. The course also focuses on surface protection, sealing, and coating, helping you understand how to prolong the life and appearance of restored surfaces.

You’ll receive guidance on selecting the right tools, equipment, and consumables, and how to work in line with health and safety protocols and environmentally friendly practices.

Customer service is also covered, with tips on managing client expectations and communicating restoration options and limitations clearly and professionally.

Why Attend This Course?

This course provides practical, in-demand skills for professional floor cleaners, restorers, and maintenance teams. With expert-led training from Paul Cranney of StoneCare Direct, you’ll gain confidence working on high-value surfaces like marble, limestone, travertine, porcelain, and ceramic. Whether you're new to hard floor restoration or want to enhance your existing skillset, this course offers valuable real-world insights, techniques, and business-boosting knowledge.

Additional Information

Courses begin at 9:00 AM and run until approximately 4:00 PM. Please arrive by 9:00 AM.

A buffet lunch and refreshments are included. For dietary requirements, please contact us in advance on 01768 865812.

Free parking is available on-site. We are located close to the M6 for easy motorway access. Penrith train station offers direct rail links, and a list of local hotels is available upon request.