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Call (905) 270-2959Stone care glossary · Restoration process
Honing smooths worn or damaged stone with diamond pads, leaving a matte or low-shine finish.
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Definition
Each pad is finer than the last, taking out scratches, etches, and patchy shine. Honing can be the final finish or the step before polishing.
Why it matters
Most stone repair starts here. A honed finish also has less glare, which many people find easier to live with.
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Next steps
Stone problem
Fine lines and scuffs from grit, knives, and dragged furniture, smoothed out and polished to match the rest of the stone.
Stone problem
Honing and polishing that bring back the shine on dull floors, counters, showers, and lobbies.
Service
Bring back an even shine on dull stone.
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Fill and refinish chips, cracks, and scratches.
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Polishing is the last step in refinishing stone. It brings up the gloss.
Restoration processDiamond restoration resurfaces stone with diamond pads, working from coarse to fine.
Finishes & careA honed finish is smooth and matte, with a soft, low shine.
FAQ
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Send us a photo. We'll tell you whether it's etching, a stain, wear, or something structural, and quote the repair.
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