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Call (905) 270-2959Stone care glossary · Damage & diagnosis
Spalling is when the surface or edges of stone flake, chip, or break away.
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Definition
Freeze-thaw, moisture, or weak support underneath are common causes. It can start small and spread quickly under foot traffic.
Why it matters
It's a safety risk, especially on steps and near doors. Fix the cause as well as the damage, or it comes back.
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Next steps
Stone problem
Chipped edges, broken corners, and hairline cracks filled with colour-matched epoxy, levelled, and polished to blend in.
Stone problem
Pinhead holes in granite and other stone, filled with epoxy, levelled flush, and polished so the surface looks even again.
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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Pitting is small holes or pinholes in the surface of stone or terrazzo.
Restoration processEpoxy chip repair rebuilds chipped stone edges and corners with colour-matched epoxy.
Restoration processRestoration vs replacement is the choice between repairing the stone you have and putting in new stone.
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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