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Call (905) 270-2959Stone care glossary · Restoration process
Restoration vs replacement is the choice between repairing the stone you have and putting in new stone.
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Definition
Restoration repairs and refinishes the original stone. Replacement tears it out. The decision weighs cost, downtime, looks, and upkeep afterward.
Why it matters
Stone that looks past saving can often be restored for a fraction of the cost, and you avoid matching new stone to old.
Common mistakes
Next steps
Stone problem
Chipped edges, broken corners, and hairline cracks filled with colour-matched epoxy, levelled, and polished to blend in.
Stone problem
Tiles set at different heights, ground flat so the floor feels smooth underfoot and reflects light evenly.
Service
Fill and refinish chips, cracks, and scratches.
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New stone, supplied and installed, when restoration won't work.
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Stone refinishing is the full process of bringing back a stone surface's smoothness and shine.
Restoration processEpoxy chip repair rebuilds chipped stone edges and corners with colour-matched epoxy.
Grout, tile & installationLippage is when one tile or stone edge sits higher than the one next to it.
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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