WHAT IS STONE RESTORATION?

Stone restoration involves the renovation of worn-out stone to the state in which it was installed. It may also entail the altering of the stones surface to match a desired finish of the installation’s owner or management. In some cases an owner may desire a polished surface to be honed or vice versa.

Restoration is a process that can only be done by a professional stone restoration company and a licensed contractor. A maintenance or janitorial company will not have the proper tools or experience to restore natural stone. The investment of knowledge, equipment, and experience needed to understand and work with stone properly is greater than what your average janitorial company can afford to pay for qualified technicians to stay with the company.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Restoration of polished marble or natural stone, from tile work to countertops, involves the removal of scratches and/or damage from the surface of the stone by means of mechanical abrasion. This is also known as diamond grinding.

Natural stone reflects light and does not need a topical coating or wax to achieve this desired finish. It only needs a series of diamond grits used in the proper order by a master technician or a licensed contractor who is experienced in their use.

This is followed by a careful polishing technique that can only be learned from experience.

Restoration of a honed finish in tile work involves using a series of diamond abrasives up until the desired finish is achieved.

As you can see, the restoration of each separate stone surface will involve several different methods and techniques.

A restoration professional will also take care to protect the surrounding surfaces from damage. The diamond grinding technique involves large amounts of water and this could be damaging to wood and carpet if measures were not properly taken. This includes ensuring the water’s use was kept to a minimum and protection against splatter on other surfaces and tile work are used.

HOW IS THE JOB CHARGED?

Stone restoration in tile work and countertops are usually charged by the job. Square footage pricing is not practical. Each type of stone will present its own unique challenges as will the consumer’s desired result for each surface. Many aspects need to be taken into consideration by the licensed contractor, such as where in the building the stone to be restored is located, water and electricity supplies available, etc. Regardless of the cost, it is always less than the price of replacement tile work and most times, you will have an installation that looks as good as, if not better than new.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Each type of stone, the desired finish for each, as well as the size of the job will set the pace for the length of time needed to complete a project. If you are looking to restore over 300 sq ft of any stone or tile work, chances are you are looking at more than one day, realistically. More can be done in one day, but not with the proper set-up and protection of other surfaces.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

With professional and licensed contractors, you can expect to have your stone looking like new again and will be given the proper maintenance instructions for long term care. Scratches, etch marks and wear can be also be removed. We will also provide you with advice on how to avoid any future need for restoration for a considerable length of time.

Floor Restoration Features:

• Remove All Furnishings
• Complete Access of Area
• Completely Empty the Room
• Protect All Walls & Built-In Furniture
• Cover & Tape Areas Preventing Over-Spray
• Repair Holes in Floor
• Hand Detailing
• Complete Cleanup
• We’ll make you smile.

Stone Floor Restoration

Textured Line Removal
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Textured Line Removal
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Entrance Floor
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Entrance Floor
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Kitchen Floor
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Kitchen Floor
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Kitchen Floor
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Kitchen Floor
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Stones we work with:

Natural Stones, Marble, Granite, Limestone, Jerusalem Stone, Slate Stone, Travertine, Botticino, Onyx, and others.
Man-Made Stones- Corian, Zodiaq, Caesearstone, Slilestone, Terrazzo, Ceramic Tiles, Porcelain Tiles, Others.