Stone Polishing
Marble, travertine, and limestone restored in place.
Etches, scratches, and lippage diamond-honed away without tear-out. Floors, showers, countertops, and entryways brought back to a true mirror finish.
Natural stone is stunning — and unforgiving. Water rings, lemon juice, and everyday wear leave dull etch marks that no cleaner can polish out. We use progressive diamond honing and polishing pads to physically re-cut and re-finish the surface so it looks like the day it was installed.
What's included
- Etch removal
Water, wine, and citrus etches ground and polished out of marble and limestone.
- Scratch honing
Furniture drag marks and pet-claw damage sanded flat with diamond abrasives.
- Lippage grinding
Uneven tile edges ground flush for a monolithic, safe-to-walk finish.
- Polish or hone finish
High-gloss, satin, or honed matte — your choice, dialed in on-site.
- Grout & seam repair
Cracked or missing grout replaced and color-matched before polishing.
- Impregnating sealer
Penetrating sealer applied after polish so future spills wipe up clean.
Our process
How the job actually runs.
- 01Site test
Small test area confirms starting grit, expected finish, and total passes needed.
- 02Contain
Rooms are dust-controlled and adjacent surfaces masked before grinding begins.
- 03Hone & polish
Progressive diamond passes from coarse to fine, wet-honed to keep dust and heat down.
- 04Seal
Penetrating sealer applied and buffed — floor is walkable same day.
FAQ
Questions we hear the most.
- My marble has water rings — can they come out?
- Yes. Water and citrus etches are surface damage in the stone, not stains. Honing and polishing remove them completely.
- Is grinding messy?
- We wet-hone with a dust-controlled setup. Some slurry is involved but it's contained and cleaned up before we leave.
- Can you polish a shower?
- Yes — walls and floors both, though showers usually take a honed (matte) rather than glossy finish for safety.
- How long does the polish last?
- 5–10 years for normal residential wear with a maintenance sealer. High-use kitchens may need a touch-up sooner.
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Book your visit
Ready for your home to look new again?
Call David directly for a free, no-obligation estimate. Most jobs are scheduled within the same week — same day for water damage or emergencies.
Call 805-405-9600