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What Is Stone Floor Restoration—and What Can It Do for You?
Natural stone surfaces like marble, travertine, and limestone are incredibly durable and beautiful—but over time, they can become dull, scratched, stained, or damaged. The good news? Unlike many other flooring materials, stone doesn’t need to be replaced when it shows signs of wear. In the hands of a skilled stone restoration PRO, it can be brought back to its original elegance—or even transformed to suit a new design aesthetic.
Whether your stone has lost its shine, has visible etches or stains, or you simply want to change the finish from glossy to matte (or vice versa), professional stone restoration can resolve problems and make your stone floors look like new again.
Honing – Smooth Away Scratches and Etches
Over time, natural stone can develop fine scratches, dull spots, and light etching. Honing uses industrial-grade abrasives to remove surface imperfections and create a smooth, even finish. It’s the first step toward a flawless look and can be customized to leave your stone with a soft matte or satin sheen.
Polishing – Restoring Shine and Reflectivity
To bring back a glossy, like-new appearance, PROS polish the stone using finer abrasives in progressive stages. This enhances natural color and veining while creating a mirror-like finish. Polishing is often used on marble, limestone, and similar stones where a high-gloss look is desired.
Refinishing – Changing the Finish from Glossy to Matte or Vice Versa
A skilled restoration PRO can completely transform the look of stone surfaces by altering the finish. Whether changing a polished surface to a more subtle satin or matte look—or restoring a dull finish to a brilliant shine—refinishing offers dramatic aesthetic changes without replacement.
Etch Removal – Erasing Dull Spots from Acidic Substances
Etch marks are caused by acidic spills that react with calcium-based stones like marble and travertine. Stone restoration PROS can remove these cloudy spots by honing and blending the affected areas into the surrounding finish, leaving the surface uniform and restored.
Stain Removal – Extracting Deep-Set Stains
PROS can treat many types of stains that have penetrated the stone’s surface, including those from food, oils, rust, or organic materials. Specialized poultices and methods are used to draw out the stain and restore the original appearance of the stone.
Lippage Removal – Leveling Uneven Tile Edges
When adjacent stone tiles are uneven, creating tripping hazards or visual flaws, this is called lippage. Restoration contractors can mechanically grind the high edges down, level the surface, and refinish it to ensure a smooth, cohesive appearance across the entire floor.
Repairs – Fixing Chips, Cracks, and Holes
From small chips to larger cracks, professional stone repair involves the use of color-matched resins or fillers that restore structural integrity and blend with the surrounding stone. These repairs are often virtually invisible once completed and polished.
Sealing and Protecting – Guarding Against Stains and Wear
Once restoration is complete, sealing the stone helps protect it from moisture, stains, and daily wear. Restoration contractors use high-quality penetrating sealers appropriate to the specific type of stone and application. In some cases, color-enhancing sealers may be used to deepen the stone’s natural tone.
Ready to Restore the Beauty of Your Stone Floors?
Stone floor restoration can dramatically improve the appearance and longevity of marble, travertine, limestone, and other natural stone surfaces. Whether your floors are scratched, stained, uneven, or just looking dull, a professional stone restoration contractor can help. Find a trusted PRO in our network and bring new life to your floors.