After
BeforeWorn black marble powder room floor
If the stone is sound, a dull marble floor can be honed and polished instead of torn out.
Dull Stone Polishing · Powder room floors
How we treat thisMarble, granite & terrazzo restoration across Ontario since 1972
Call (905) 270-2959Marble · Worn down by traffic, grit, and cleaners
Marble dulled by fine scratches and etch marks, honed and polished evenly across the whole surface.
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Marble · Polishing
Marble loses its shine where people use it most: in front of the sink, on the path to the fridge, across busy lobby floors. Fine scratches and etch marks build up until the whole surface looks dull. We hone the whole surface so the shine comes back evenly. Buffing single spots leaves shiny, dished patches, especially on white Carrara and Calacatta-style tops.
Quick diagnosis
Look at the counter in low, angled light. Etch marks are dull patches in one spot, while wear shows as wider paths of haze. Both can be honed out, though etch marks may not need to go as deep as a full refinish.
Still unsure? Send photos for a free quote, or read our Dull Stone Polishing guide.
Restore vs replace
Dull marble rarely needs replacing. New stone costs far more than honing, unless cracks run right through the slab.
Repair path
We remove wax, coatings, and ground-in dirt.
Filling them first stops honing from pulling out loose pieces.
Diamond pads, from coarse to fine (often 200 to 800 grit), remove scratches and leave an even satin base.
Finer pads (1,500 to 3,000+ grit) give a soft sheen, a semi-gloss, or a mirror shine.
A sealer for stone that absorbs liquid, and regular maintenance visits for commercial floors.
Our work
After
BeforeIf the stone is sound, a dull marble floor can be honed and polished instead of torn out.
Dull Stone Polishing · Powder room floors
How we treat this
After
BeforeA stained, scuffed marble lobby floor can be cleaned, honed, and sealed while the building stays open.
Dull Stone Polishing · Commercial lobbies
How we treat this
After
BeforeA foyer floor worn flat by traffic can be honed and polished until it reflects the room again.
Dull Stone Polishing · Foyer floors
How we treat thisBefore you DIY
FAQ
Free quote
Send photos of the damage. We'll tell you what it is and quote the work before anything starts.
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