Stone Lab
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About us
Kaitiakitanga - We show respect for our taiao and minimise environmental impact.
As a Qualified Stone and Tile Technician, Stone Lab have the experience and knowledge, and we provide solutions and restorations for your Natural and Engineered stone surfaces.
We have a passion for Natural Stone and enjoy working with each piece. Natural stone is alive, and when treated with care, it will reveal its personality and beauty. Our skill set allows us to restore the natural stone to its former glory. We are dedicated to caring for your stone investment.
We provide anti-graffiti protection for stone porous substrates, without changing the natural look of the substrate and retains water vapor permeability (breathability). We have the full range of protection for Natural Stone and Terrazzo flooring, including penetrating and topical treatments to give longevity and provide easy maintenance.
We provide the full range of cleaning and sealing of exterior natural stone cladding.
With the use of our water based Hydro-repellant treatments, we can treat concrete tilt slabs two weeks after pour. The most common sedimentary cladding such as Sandstone, Tuff and Limestone require correct treatment to stop salt damage, mould growth and moisture damage. Basalt and Granite requires a very robust treatment formula to withstand heat and sun exposure. They also require treatments that do not alter its natural look.
Founder
Leif Nahi is a Qualified Stone and Tile Technician who has more than 26 years of experience working with various types of stone in a broad range of applications, along with 23 years of tiling experience. Leif is qualified by the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) and BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) for Stone and Tile.
He has been based in Mount Maunganui for more than 30 years, working in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Coromandel, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo and Wellington.
Leif is a true artist when it comes to working with stone surfaces. With his expertise and knowledge, your benchtops, stone tiles and stone furniture pieces are in great hands.
Kaitiakitanga
We show respect for our taiao and minimise environmental impact.
Toi tū te ora, toi tū te mauri
Live sustainably by restoring, not replacing
Surface Restoration
Natural Stone Restoration
All Stone Repair
Anti-graffiti protection to porous substrates
Thermal Insulation of Stone
Benchtop / Vanity Restoration
Chip, Crack and Scratch Repair
Join Repair
Stain Removal
Protection Application
Live sustainably by restoring, not replacing
Services
Natural Stone and Tile Restoration
Stone Lab has mastered the art of stone restoration. We are available to serve clients' in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Waikato and Coromandel.
We provide the following services:
- All Stone Repair
- Anti-graffiti application to porous substrates
- Anti-etching protection
- Thermal Insulation of Stone
- Stone Maintenance / Cleaning
- Stone Protection Application
- Heat & Fire Damage Repair
- Polish Restoration
- Chip / Crack Repair
- Scratch / Etching Removal
- Benchtop Restoration
- Join Repairs and Restorations
- Honed Finish Reconditioning
- Water Damage Removal
- Stain / Mark Removal
- Damage Assessment
We repair and restore the following stone materials (Natural and Engineered):
- Granite
- Marble
- Travertine
- Limestone
- Basalt
- Hinuera
- Slate
- Engineered Stone
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fix the chip to my benchtop?
Yes, we'll assess your benchtop to ascertain which method will be used to give you the optimal result. We pride ourselves on close colour matches and a great majority of the time, you can't see where the repair has occurred.
Can you fix my chipped vanity, even if I don't have the chipped piece?
Yes, no problem. And it will be our goal to repair the chip so it is unnoticeable.
I have scratches on my benchtop, can you remove these?
Yes, we use a variety of polishing machines to bring your benchtop back to a polished finish, or honed; the choice is yours.
I have stone tiles that look dull. Can you make them shine again?
Yes, definitely! We can have your floors and walls looking fresh and like new in no time!
My shower base has lost its shine and looks cloudy, can this be fixed?
Yes, our 'Natural Stone Restoration' process and 'Deep Cycle Cleaning' process will restore your Marble, Granite, Limestone, and Travertine bathroom tiles to their former lustre.
How often should I re-seal my stone?
We recommend for both Natural stone tiles and benchtops to re-seal every two years. We offer a professional sealer application, using the highest quality sealer that allows the stone to breathe.
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Business details
- Category:
- Services
- Business focus:
- Residential & Commercial
- Verified ArchiPro member since:
- 2019
- Award winning professional:
- 2 awards
Awards
Public Architecture
Waikato and BOP Architecture Awards
Most Trusted Stone Repair Company in Tauranga
Most Trusted
Meet the Team
Leif and Telessa Nahi
Qualified Stone and Tile Technician
Stone Lab
Qualified Stone & Tile Technician
Simon Minnis
Stone Technician
Burim Prekazi
Stone and Tile Technician
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