Before and After
Travertine Square Coffee Table Before Restoration – Dull and Worn
This square travertine coffee table shows the characteristic dullness that develops when the stone’s surface polish wears away. The natural beige tones and fine veining of the travertine are still present, but the more...
Polished Granite Floor in Restaurant
Modern technologies allow minimizing the impact on the granite surface during its polishing. Since a certain layer of stone is removed from each polishing process, the stone eventually becomes depleted and will have to more...
Undermount Sink Fallen Below Granite Countertop. Bracket Failure and Reinstallation
An undermount sink is held in place entirely from below – by a combination of silicone adhesive and mounting clips fastened to the underside of the stone. When those clips loosen, corrode, or were not installed more...
Polished Round Marble Coffee Table with Glossy Finish
A close-up shot of a round marble coffee table top showing the result of professional polishing. The stone surface reflects light evenly across its entire diameter, with soft gray veining spreading over a creamy white more...
White Marble Fireplace After Cleaning and Seams Patching
This white marble fireplace surround was photographed after a thorough fireplace restoration service. Soot residue, grime, and surface buildup were carefully removed, and the mortar joints between marble sections were more...
Soap Tray on Porcelain Shower Wall Before Cleaning
A porcelain shower wall soap tray photographed before a cleaning service. Soap trays built into shower walls accumulate soap scum, hard water mineral deposits, and mold growth along their edges over time. Porcelain is more...
Fixed Corner Breakage on Green Onyx Coffee Table
This green onyx coffee table top shows the stone’s remarkable coloring after a corner breakage repair. The slab features translucent green and white zones with dramatic red and orange veining sweeping across the more...
Nero Black Portora Oval Knoll Table – Chip on Edge Before Repair
The edge of this Nero Portora oval Knoll table shows a chip break photographed during repair. The table top is resting on a work surface protected by film. The black stone with its dramatic bold white veining is more...
Dull Specks and Etching Burns on White Marble Kitchen Countertop
This white marble kitchen countertop shows clusters of dull specks spread across the surface, visible as matte irregular patches against the otherwise polished stone. The bold dark gray veining is characteristic of a more...
Nero Black Portora Round Marble Table – Unnoticeable Cracks After Repair
This round Nero Portora table top is shown after hairline crack repair. The table is protected with plastic wrap during the work process, visible around the edges. The black marble has the stone’s characteristic more...
Limestone Floor by Building Elevator After Sanding and Re-Grouting
This limestone floor near a building elevator is photographed after sanding and re-grouting. The large-format tiles are laid on the diagonal, a common pattern for lobby and corridor installations. The surface looks more...
Fogging on Black Marble Single Sink Vanity Before Resurfacing
This black marble vanity top shows a pronounced fogging effect across its surface, captured before resurfacing. The otherwise deep black stone appears hazy and flat, lacking the rich depth and reflectivity it should more...
Yellow Stains on Marble Shower Wall Before Removal
Beige marble shower wall tiles showing concentrated yellow-brown staining, photographed before treatment. Arrows on the image mark the most affected areas, where the discoloration has settled into the stone’s more...
Beige Marble Vanity with Hairline Cracks After Epoxy Repair
Hairline cracks on this beige marble vanity were filled using a colored epoxy matched to the stone’s base tone. The repair has stabilized the fractures, though fine lines may still be faintly visible on close more...
Marble Vanity After Etched Rings Removal and Surface Honing
This white marble vanity shows the result after etched rings were removed and the surface was honed to a soft matte finish. The countertop now looks clean and even, with no visible dull ring marks or patches. The more...
White Carrara Marble Bathroom Floor After Polishing and Re-Grouting
This White Carrara marble bathroom floor is shown freshly polished and re-grouted. Each tile reflects light sharply across its surface, showing a high-gloss finish achieved through diamond polishing. The characteristic more...
White Marble Countertop Etches Around Sink – Before Etch Removal
A white marble countertop around a stainless steel undermount sink, showing visible acid etches before treatment. The matte dull patches stand out against the otherwise polished surface, clustered around the sink edge more...
Dull Marble Rectangular Tiles in Bathroom Floor Before Reconditioning
These rectangular marble tiles cover a bathroom floor photographed before a reconditioning treatment. The surface has lost much of its original clarity, appearing flat and lacking reflection across the entire layout. more...
DuPont Corian Restroom Countertop with Sink Cutouts Before Polishing
This long DuPont Corian countertop in a commercial restroom is photographed before polishing work begins. Two rectangular sink cutouts are visible in the surface. The Corian appears dull and yellowed across its full more...
Polished Marble Countertop After Seam Repair – Shiny Result
The vertical seam running through the center of this polished marble countertop has been repaired and brought to a uniform shiny surface. The seam, which divides the two slabs that make up the countertop, is now flush more...
Unpolished White Carrara Bathroom Floor – Honed Matte Surface
This White Carrara marble bathroom floor is finished with a honed matte surface rather than a high-gloss polish. The stone’s characteristic white background with bold gray and subtle pink veining is clearly more...
Saarinen Knoll Marble Table – Chipped Plastic Coating Before Removal
The round marble top of this Saarinen Knoll tulip table shows extensive delamination of its plastic protective coating. The laminate layer, applied over the marble surface, has lifted and fractured across a wide central more...
Limestone Bathroom Floor with Dirty Spots and Grime Before Cleaning
The limestone tiles in this bathroom floor have accumulated significant soiling over time. The light beige surface shows concentrated dark spots, brownish staining near the base of fixtures, and a general buildup of more...
Slatestone Fireplace After Lacquer Stripping – Natural Surface Revealed
This slatestone fireplace had been coated with lacquer at some point, a common but problematic treatment that traps moisture and eventually causes the finish to bubble, peel, and deteriorate. Here the lacquer has been more...
White Marble Fireplace Arch Rebuilt from Individual Carved Pieces
This white marble fireplace arch was reconstructed from individual carved pieces, each fitted together with precision to form a seamless, ornate structure. The result is a fireplace surround that reads as a single more...
Crema Marfil Marble Vanity After Nick Removal and Edge Repair
This Crema Marfil marble vanity shows the result of a successful nick removal. The edge that previously had a visible chip or nick is now smooth, flush, and seamlessly blended with the rest of the surface. No sign of more...
DuPont Corian Restroom Countertop After Professional Polishing
This DuPont Corian countertop in a commercial restroom has been freshly polished, and the result is immediately visible. The surface gleams under the overhead lights, reflecting cleanly and evenly across the entire more...
Dull Black Corian Countertop with Watermarks Before Cleaning
This black Corian countertop shows the typical results of heavy daily use without proper maintenance. The surface appears matte and lifeless, lacking its original shine. Large watermark rings and smudge areas are more...
Fixed Chip on Quartz Countertop Waterfall Edge After Repair
This quartz countertop shows the waterfall edge after a chip has been professionally repaired. The fixed area blends seamlessly with the surrounding surface – color, texture, and gloss level all match, leaving no more...
Quartz Countertop Waterfall Edge Chip Before Repair
This close-up shows a chip on the waterfall edge of a white quartz countertop, captured before the repair. The chip sits at the top corner where the horizontal countertop surface meets the vertical drop of the waterfall more...
Cracked Greek Meander Border Marble Table Before Crack Repair
This round marble table features a classic Greek meander border – the continuous, interlocking geometric pattern that has symbolized eternity and continuity in Hellenic design for centuries. Unfortunately, a more...
Dupont Corian Kitchen Island with Specks and Dull Spots Before Restoration
This Dupont counter kitchen island shows specks and dull spots scattered across its surface – visible signs of wear and daily use. The speck-like discolorations and hazy patches interrupt the otherwise smooth, more...
Marble Shower Wall with Yellow Spill Stains after Partial Removal
This marble shower wall shows residual yellow stains that remained after an initial removal attempt. Despite efforts to address the discoloration, faint remnants are still visible across the large tile panels, showing more...
Calacatta Gold Marble Countertop with Spotting Finish Imperfections
This Calacatta Gold marble kitchen countertop shows visible spotting finish imperfections across its surface. The marble’s characteristic white background with bold gold and brown veining is still striking, but more...
Ubatuba Granite Kitchen Countertop Before Water Filter Pipe Hole Drilling
This Ubatuba granite kitchen countertop is shown in its intact state before the water filter pipe hole was drilled. The distinctive deep green and black base, scattered with golden, silver, and mineral crystal more...
White Carrara Bathroom Floor after Re-Polishing and Re-Grouting
This White Carrara marble bathroom floor has been fully restored through a combination of re-polishing and re-grouting. The grey-veined white marble tiles now reflect strong, even light across the surface – a more...
Black Marble Double Sink Vanity with Crack – Before Repair
This black marble double sink vanity shows a visible crack running across the slab – a common but serious issue in large marble pieces. The dark background and white veining of this marble make the fracture more...
Granite Countertop Crack by Sink Caused by Rusted Internal Rod – After Repair
What looks like a random crack appearing near a kitchen sink is often a sign of a very specific and preventable failure: a rusting internal metal rod. During fabrication, stone fabricators embed a steel rod into the more...
Round Beige Limestone Coffee Table after Crack Repair and Refinishing
Limestone is a softer stone, which makes it wonderfully warm in tone but more prone to cracking under stress or impact. This round coffee table top arrived with a hairline crack running across the surface. Left more...
White Carrara Marble Countertop after Acid Etch Drops Removal and Honing
Acid etching is one of the most common complaints from White Carrara marble owners. A splash of lemon juice, a drop of cleaning product, or even a glass of wine left too long on the surface can leave behind dull, more...
Nero Marquina Black Marble Double Sink Vanity after Professional Polishing
This Nero Marquina double sink vanity has been brought back to life with a full professional polishing service. The deep black marble, crossed by bold white veining, now reflects like a mirror and turns a functional more...
Pitted & Weathered Marble Windowsill Before Polyester Resin Coating
This dark marble windowsill shows severe surface deterioration caused by years of moisture exposure, weathering, and physical wear. The stone surface is riddled with deep pitting, erosion holes, and rough patches that more...
Marble Windowsill Transformed – Smooth High-Gloss Finish After Transparent Polyester Coating
After applying the transparent polyester resin coating, the marble windowsill has been completely transformed. All pitting and erosion damage has been filled and leveled, resulting in a perfectly smooth, mirror-like more...
Dirty Vestibule Stone Floor Polishing – Old House Entryway Tile Cleaning
This vestibule floor features a classic octagonal pattern with grey and beige stone tiles accented by small blue and red diamond inserts. Prior to restoration, the surface had accumulated years of dirt, grime, and more...
Vestibule Stone Floor Restored to Gloss Polish – Entryway Marble Tile Transformation
Following our professional stone restoration treatment, the vestibule floor has been fully transformed. The octagonal grey and beige stone tiles now display a stunning, mirror-like polish that highlights the natural more...
Splotchy Etches on Marble Countertop
Usually, normal food products we use such as overly aggressive vinegar, lemon juice, and wine products can really stain the marble and eventually etch the polished surface. In the unfortunate event, if the marble is more...
Pumpkin Stain: Restoring Etched Fireplace Mantel Top
This is the “before” state of a dark stone fireplace mantel top. As the homeowner noted, it was damaged by a pumpkin, leaving behind a prominent, cloudy stain that marred its surface. The finish was dull and more...
Eero Saarinen Oval 78″ Table – Aged Peel Off
What Happened to This KnollStudio Masterpiece? This iconic Eero Saarinen Pedestal Collection oval dining table (78″ length) from KnollStudio showcases a problem many vintage mid-century modern furniture owners more...
Coffee Stains on Carrara after Destaining
Stains from coffee, tea, and wine can leave an ugly mark. To avoid this, immediately remove the stain with a damp cloth and then with a moistened white linen napkin in a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of more...
New Coat on Eero Saarinen Oval 78″ Table
How Was the Table Transformed? We restored this 78-inch Saarinen oval completely on-site in one day. The table came back looking better than when Knoll originally shipped it. The Arabescato marble now has a more...
UV-Resistant Clear Epoxy Applied
The final stage of the tabletop re-coating involves the application of a high-performance, UV-resistant epoxy designed to mimic the depth and clarity of natural stone while providing a protective barrier. The material more...
Marble Fireplace Restoration in Brooklyn and New York City
Marble fireplace mantels are timeless fixtures that exude charm and elegance, adorning countless brownstone houses throughout Brooklyn and New York City. With the passage of time, these exquisite pieces can lose their more...
Yellow Coat Mechanical Delamination
The table restoration begins with the aggressive mechanical removal of a 30-year-old polyester resin coating that had suffered from severe oxidation and “ambering” over three decades. This yellowed, brittle more...
After Front Sink Crack Repair
The image showcases the aftermath of a seamless granite countertop repair above a kitchen sink. Originally marred by a crack due to a rusting metal rod within, the surface now appears flawlessly restored. The more...
Front Sink Crack in Granite
A granite countertop with a visible crack near the front of a sink. The fissure runs along the narrow section between the sink and the countertop edge, highlighting a common stress point. The granite features a blend of more...
Granite Countertop Metal Rod Removal
This granite kitchen countertop developed a long crack along the sink area due to a rusting metal reinforcement rod that was expanding over time. Previous repair attempts with standard crack filling and polishing more...
Fixed Granite Countertop After Metal Rod Removal
The granite countertop was successfully restored by carefully breaking apart the cracked section and removing the problematic rusting metal rod. The broken pieces were then reset and bonded with color-matched epoxy, more...
Metal Rod Rusting Issue in Granite Countertop
This “before” image highlights a common structural failure in granite countertops: a significant crack running along the narrow front edge of a kitchen sink. The source of the damage is clearly visible as a more...
Metal Rod Removed and Crack Fixed
The “after” image showcases the successful restoration of the granite countertop following our comprehensive repair process. After removing the rusted metal rod, the broken piece was professionally reset more...
Fixed Crack in Front of Sink in Ubatuba Granite Countertop
The image showcases a beautifully repaired Ubatuba granite countertop in front of a kitchen sink. The once-visible crack, caused by rusting and expansion of a metal rod beneath the surface, has been expertly fixed. The more...
Crack in Front of Sink in Ubatuba Granite Countertop
The image shows a significant crack on the front edge of a Ubatuba granite countertop, positioned near the kitchen sink. This damage is caused by the rusting and expansion of an underlying metal rod, which has exerted more...
UbaTuba Countertop Crack on Top Surface Repair
The crack was forced out by rusted and expanded metal bar inside of the granite. more...
Chip on Surface Caused by Metal Rod
To strengthen a weak part of the countertop stone fabricators use metal rods/bars for the purpose of strengthening a weak part of the counter, in most cases it’s around sink cutout or narrow and long backsplash. more...
Countertop Crack on Front by Sink Repair
We expanded the crack a little in order to better clean up inside rust, and dry out the inner surfaces. Then filled up with flowing epoxy resin. For better crack hiding we blended a few colors of resin. more...
Granite Countertop Cavity / Crumbling by the Sink
Spalling and cracking on granite is a very common problem, especially in areas like by a sink, where metal rods start to rust and expand. The complexity of the work will depend on the specific case and how serious it more...
Broken Knoll Saarinen 48 inch Round Black Marble Table
This project began with a classic Knoll Saarinen 48-inch round black marble table that originally had just a single crack and a brittle, bubbling polymer coating. The owner, traveling from Michigan to New Jersey, took more...
Fixed Knoll Saarinen 48 inch Round Black Marble Table
The restoration required an immense amount of patience and precision, beginning with fitting the marble fragments back together like a jigsaw puzzle. To ensure the table was strong enough to survive the return trip to more...
Mantel Top Restored: A Glossy, Like-New Transformation
The transformation is complete! We successfully removed the pumpkin stain and meticulously polished the entire mantel top surface. The stone now boasts a uniform, high-gloss finish that reflects the room’s light more...
Marble Bath Top After Restoration
The transformation is complete! We repaired the cracks and chips in the marble tub top, then meticulously polished the entire surface to restore its deep, rich luster. To ensure long-term protection and a clean, modern more...
Cracked Marble Tub Top/Bad Caulk
This corner of the Brooklyn brownstone bathroom tub surround presented a significant challenge. As the homeowner noted, the marble was “chipped/cracked” and in need of repair. The existing caulk was visibly more...

