Homeowners contacted us because their polished white Carrara marble countertop had surface damage. Although a highly reflective, glass-like finish can be beautiful, with regular use, even very minor etch marks and light scratches quickly become apparent. We let the homeowners know that if they wanted to keep their polished finish, we could refinish the marble to restore the reflectivity, but that in order to keep that like-new look, we would need to set up a schedule to re-polish often. Other options included applying MORE™ Anti-Etch™ protection or giving their countertops a honed finish, since it would hide imperfections. They chose to go with a honed finish.
Changing the Finish of Marble Countertops
A lot of people believe that if their marble countertops are polished, then when they are restored, they must be re-polished. This is not the case. Marble restoration involves both honing and polishing. The honing removes the surface damage, and the polishing process is how a reflective finish is achieved. The level of clarity and polish can be adjusted according to the client’s wishes. In this case, we honed the marble to remove the damage and give the stone a more subdued but still incredibly beautiful satin honed finish. We did not polish the marble.
The clients were very pleased with their like-new marble countertops with a velvety, soft matte finish that would hide imperfections.
Boston homeowners contacted us to schedule services for their new marble vanity top to be protected against what they called “water spots,” which is actually etch damage. Etches on vanities are usually caused by acidic substances such as cosmetics or improper cleaners.
MORE™ Anti-Etch™ Marble Protection
Our highly trained technicians applied MORE™ Anti-Etch™ to the vanity top, adding powerful protection against stains and etches.
We can provide the same high-quality services for your marble vanities and countertops. For a FREE estimate on MORE™ Anti-Etch™ Marble Protection, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today. We service the Boston area.
Homeowners in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, contacted us because a large chunk of their marble vanity had cracked and fallen apart. The problem was due to rod expansion caused by moisture making its way into the installation.
Our Marble Repair Process
First, we removed the rusted and damaged portion of rod. Then, we reset the marble pieces using tinted epoxy filler to camouflage the cracks. Finally, we honed and polished the marble to restore a nice, even finish, and applied impregnating sealer to inhibit staining.
We can provide the same high-quality services for your damaged marble vanity. For a FREE estimate, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today. We service Cape and Cod and the Boston area.
Boston homeowners called us because their unfilled travertine floor, which covered the entire first floor of their home, had become extremely dirty, scratched, and dull looking. It had been a long time since the floor had been professionally serviced.
Solution: Travertine Deep Cleaning, Honing, and Polishing
We were able to remove all the years of dirt, grease and grime that had built up with our deep cleaning services using professional strength solution, our floor machines, and extractor.
The homeowners were also looking for a more polished look than their previous matte honed factory finish. We polished the travertine to an elegant satin finish. A full polished finish on this material would also have looked great. Our final step was to apply an impregnating sealer to inhibit staining.
No dust or chemical odors were created during our travertine restoration process, so the homeowners and pets were able to stay in the home while we worked.
This marble floor in a Needham, Massachusetts home was improperly installed 10 years ago. The installation contractor left inadequate space between the marble tiles, causing pressure during normal expansion and contraction of the floor. Over time, this pressure caused the tiles to crack and loosen. Many of the edges and corners actually had large chips of dislodged marble. Several of the tiles were loose and moved under foot traffic.
Our Marble Repair and Restoration Process
Our plan of action? We cut all new grout lines to create room for adequate expansion and contraction. To repair the damage, we injected liquid latex into all the holes, cracks and newly cut grout lines, then immediately added heavy weight (buckets of water and dumbbells) to all the areas where tiles were loose. We left the floor to cure overnight.
The next morning, we filled all the cracks and holes with color matched epoxy and grouted the entire floor. Again, we allowed time for the floor to cure.
On the third day, we ground the floor flat to remove lippage (level uneven tiles) and continued to grind until the grout lines were even with the tops of the tiles. This gave the floor a beautiful, monolithic appearance. Finally, we honed and polished the marble to a glossy, reflective finish and sealed both the marble and the grout lines to inhibit staining.
With no more loose tiles, a completely flat and smooth surface, and a beautiful, like-new shine, the dramatic improvements left the customer ecstatic.
We can provide the same high-quality services for your marble floors, countertops, and other surfaces. For a FREE estimate in Needham and throughout the Boston area, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today.
This slate floor in a Boston home had several layers of old wax on the surface. Dirt, scratches, dullness, and discolored grout lines gave the floor an unsightly appearance.
Our Slate Restoration Process
First, we stripped the wax off the slate tiles and grout lines using a combination of heavy duty wax stripper and weighted floor machines, as well as grout brushes to scrub and scrape by hand, as needed. Then, we cleaned the floor with stone soap to neutralize and remove any chemical residue left by the stripping process.
Our Grout Restoration Process
We repaired missing and loose sections of grout and then applied a high quality grout color sealer to give the grout a nice, even appearance and like-new color.
Finishing Touches
Our final step was to apply coats of a matte finish topical sealer to the slate and grout lines to offer extra protection and make regular cleaning more productive. The homeowners were very pleased with the results.
We can provide the same high-quality services for your slate floors throughout the Boston area. For a FREE estimate, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today. Count on us for slate stripping, cleaning, grout repair, grout color sealing, and slate refinishing.
This newly installed marble bathroom floor, composed of tiny mosaic tiles and larger tiles, was very uneven. The homeowner was very unhappy with the severe lippage (unevenness) of the entire floor, especially the mosaic section. The installer attempted to flatten the floor using a hand tool, which only made matters worse. Instead of ripping out and reinstalling the floor (at a cost of more than $10,000), the installer contacted us.
Our Lippage Removal Process
We came in and completely flattened the marble floor, including both the mosaics and larger tiles, until the grout lines were flush with the tops of the tiles. Then we gradually honed and polished the marble back to the original, glossy factory polish. We also applied a sealer to inhibit staining.
The homeowner said that walking on the floor with bare feet felt so smooth, like walking on a poured floor. The installer was relieved to have avoided a complete replacement. We provided maintenance instructions to homeowners and left feeling very proud of a job well done.
To learn more about marble restoration and repair, visit our Marble Services Page.
We can provide the same high-quality services for your marble floors throughout the Boston area. For a FREE estimate, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today. If your marble vanity tops, countertops, floors or other surfaces are unevenly laid, etched, dull-looking, chipped, cracked, or damaged in any way, we can restore your marble to like new.
Boston homeowners contacted us because their dark colored granite was scuffed and dull in the high traffic areas, especially near the sink. In addition, there were small chips in the granite edge around the sink, and the caulking was in poor condition.
Professional Granite Repair and Refinishing
First, we used tinted epoxy filler to repair the chips around the sink area and replaced the caulking. Then, we honed the granite to remove a thin layer of the surface, virtually erasing the damage. To restore the clarity and reflection of the finish, we polished the granite. Our last step was an application of sealer.
Our clients were very happy that we could return their granite counters to the nice, shiny finish from 15 years before when it was first installed.
We can provide the same high-quality services for you. We repair and restore granite floors, countertops, and other surfaces throughout the Boston area. For a FREE estimate, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today.
When this beautiful white Thassos marble table top with precious stone inlay broke, its Boston owners worried that even if it could be fixed, it would never be like new.
Our Marble Repair Process
We are able to fix deep cracks and breaks in marble and other natural stone. First, we cleaned the marble to ensure all dust, soap, grease, and other contaminants were removed. We allowed it to completely dry before moving on to the repair process. We applied a penetrating glue with activator to the edges of the broken pieces, fitting and holding them together and making sure the surface was absolutely level before allowing it to dry. We also filled in all small the cracks and chips, using epoxy with tint to match the stone pigments as needed. Our epoxy is incredibly strong and durable, providing a permanent repair solution.
Once the epoxy set, we cleaned and polished the top to restore the shine. The owners were incredibly impressed with our work.
We’ve earned a reputation for ourselves in the Boston area for doing precision repairs and restoration work on damaged marble and other natural stone table tops and countertops. We can provide the same high-quality services for you. We repair and restore marble table tops, countertops, and other surfaces throughout the Boston area. For a FREE estimate, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today.
Boston homeowners wanted to give their marble floor a brand new look without the expense of replacing the stone. With years of neglect, this floor had become etched, scratched, and worn and had lost its elegant appeal.
Solution: Honing and Polishing
We honed away the etching, scratches, and other damage on the surface of the marble and then polished the entire floor using a series of progressively finer diamond grit pads to achieve a beautiful, glossy finish. We also applied an impregnating sealer to inhibit staining.
As you can see, this marble floor is completely restored and has a like-new finish.
We can provide the same high-quality services for your marble floors, countertops, and other surfaces. For a FREE estimate, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today.
