Marble Restoration & Stone Care Service

Here is the light grout that was installed. Not the best choice for a busy kitchen, but OK if it will be used and maintained properly. more...

This heavy 1-inch thick White Carrara worktop was accidentally broken into several parts. To repair we picked it up and then deliver it back to the owner. The table was used by the photographer as the background of more...

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The good news is that a broken marble slab does not mean that it has to be put down in and trashed, if the break isn’t too severe, it can be mended and used as brand new table. more...

How do you keep the sheen lasting? Marble floors are beautiful, but they take a lot of beatings each day, especially from busy office complexes. The lustier from a marble floor will only last as long as it is more...

One of the main concerns that our customers have is whether their stone is repairable after a major crack such as the one shown in this photo. The simple answer is yes, we know exactly how to treat minor and major more...

After our restoration services, the piece of marble looked as if it was brand new. We added a brilliant gloss to the exterior of the stone, which helped to bring the original colors back to life and added a shine that more...

Marble honing (lackluster) is the last step on the way to creating a beautiful sparkling countertop. However, this is not quite the same as polishing marble to shine finish. The purpose of polishing is to create a more...

Outdoor marble storefronts or facing buildings under the influence of an aggressive environment can lead to losing a marble’s initial appearance. It is especially may be in the city environment on limestone, more...

The hardest black absolute granite polishing may take 2-3 times longer than polishing regular/soft marble. more...

Wax finish was stripped in one night with wax dissolver and floor machine equipped with coarse nylon pads. Located in Hotel’s Restaurant, New York NY. more...

Although the black granite cannot be polished and treated to “factory-like” gloss finish, it can get smooth and even shine or semi-shine finish. more...

In contrast to marble, granite will not interact with the crystallizer. At the root, the term “crystallization of granite” is not correct, since granite does not crystallize, but can be polished only. In most more...

This custom built rectangular black granite sink had joins with white calcium deposits. more...

The black absolute counter was unevenly installed with the lip between top and lower panel. more...

The crack was forced out by rusted and expanded metal bar inside of the granite. more...

The chip on the granite counter top edge should not be polished with diamond abrasives, but instead the glue excess should be scrubbed off with sharp razor blade, then slightly buffed. more...

The seam was ground down, honed and prepared to fine polishing. To minimize dust in the living apartment we used vacuum cleaner to catch the most dust. more...

We move this table to new office in Midtown of Manhattan, then assembled and fixed it on site. more...

Currently granite is the most popular stone for finishing flooring. Granite floors are well known for their strong physical properties and temperature stability. But, like any stone granite eventually breaks down and more...

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...

The granite counters and backsplashes are installed with cheap latex caulk that may crack, grow mold and peel off over time. Many times a new houses will settle down causing the caulk to crack between the granite more...

Black galaxy or black absolute granite in most cases have an excellent shining degree and doesn’t require any gloss improvement, unless of course the surface is somehow damaged. Restaurant floor in Hotel Four more...

Building facades made from natural stone and other porous materials are constantly affected by freeze and thaw cycles, and require special protection. Extremely sensitive to aggressive influence in a damp climate are more...

Although the black absolute granite is one of the hardest of granite, its surface still can be worn out or etched buy harsh cleaners and substances like on the picture below. more...

To set the panels back to the wall we have drilled holes in each slab and “hook” them on anchors toward to the wall. To adhere the panels to the wall the outdoor adhesive was used.   more...

We disassembled this table top and its base in Downtown Manhattan, then moved it to Midtown and assembled in the other office room. more...

Some advantages of professional drilling : When drilled with a diamond core bit, the structures are not vibrated – this is a guarantee that stone will not collapse; Low noise level; It is possible to work with more...

Lawrence Middle Public School graffiti paint removal. Lawrence, NY more...

Granite polishing is usually done with an abrasive tool, it gradually move from a grinding tool with large grains to a tool with a smaller grains. Ideally, to get a full gloss on granite, you need to have a set of more...

The stain was removed in a few hours by using various chemicals and techniques. To save the time and money  we successfully avoided poulticing. more...

The semi-shine finish gives to surface intermediate between honed and gloss finish. more...

Lawrence Public School engraved granite block after graffiti leftovers removal. Located in Lawrence, NY more...

We clean the sink, removed old grout and put new grout into joints. more...

The initially the top edge and the vertical panel were installed uneven (with a lip), we grind the granite down to make it flat, and then successively polish it with various diamond pads and abrasives to lackluster more...

Granite does not require special maintenance conditions, such as floors and products made from marble. The dense structure of granite, in most cases, does not allow moisture and dirt to soak into the pores, forming more...

The double edge on the black granite counter was cut off into the original 3/4″ thickness (flash edge). The cut made a lot of dust. Although the apartment was under construction, we covered all surroundings and more...

Often a black granite got marks similar to etchings, but actually the granite cannot be etched with mild acid or alkali. Such splotchy marks can be left by mechanical pressure, sliding kitchenware, cutting on the more...

No matter how resistant and durable a stone, every cleaning, every season and pollution leave traces and scuffs on it. Modern methods can significantly restore and protect the granite surface, as well as completely more...

Cracks in granite are repaired by filling up with epoxy to glue pieces back together. But the crack will remain visible and uneven unless the area around the crack is sanded and properly polished. Filling the cracks more...

Granite is a very beautiful natural material, it is very popular for decoration in premises, decor elements, etc. Often, granite is used for facing facades and finishing various elements of buildings. The influence of more...

Prior the installation I need my granite counter double edge shaved down about 1/2 inch. Job would need to be done in home. more...

Picture of the gray granite with flamed finish after specks removal. The oily stains were removed with peroxide and heat in a couple hours. more...

Cutout for sinks or cook-top are weakest areas on a counter, and the most potential spots for chap cracks to happen, as there is most concentration of internal tensions over an entire counter. more...

The top is cracked due to looseness of radiator wooden frame/cabinet. more...

How do I clean the undesired stains? The faster you wipe away the leaks, the better your chances of cleaning effectively. You can use soft marble cleaners from the local store, or you can make your own cleaning agent, more...

This undesired stain caused by metal can left on granite for several days. Regular cleaning was useless. The de-staining service has to be provided. more...

In fact, after the backsplash crack restoration, it will be visually intact. Outwardly, nothing will show its repair, it will be possible to notice the traces of restoration only under the magnifying glass and knowing more...

This dislodged seam expansion caused by shifting down the opposite side of the entire slab. To fix it we lift up and support the entire slab, then re-bond the seam itself. more...

We put tape on the area around the chip and put some epoxy to fill up the gap and spread just little above stone surface. We use epoxy and and mix color toners in the epoxy to blend the chip with best color more...

To polish black absolute we use the full set of diamond pads starting from 500 and finishing on 3000 grits and buff pad. Then we use diamond buffing compound especially designed for granite shining. more...

Front seam of golden oak granite countertop was filled up with colored epoxy, flattened and polished to less obtrusive appearance. more...

Why the granite restoration process is important? First, it is worth comparing how the granite looked before and after polishing. Also, if the granite contains many cracks, scratches, scuffs, and dingy spots, then the more...

The granite slabs were sagged and loosen due to the weather environment (poor structural installation) and threatening to fall down on the busiest street in Manhattan NY. Emergency attention was required. more...

Granite countertops – the most practical choice for a kitchen. They are not reacting with acids and they are very difficult to scratch. As a protective measure remember the following rule: try to remove spilled more...

The block was cleaned by using industrial strength alkali. That is a very aggressive chemical and would completely destroy if applied to dolomite or calcite based stones or if used improperly. Step was exposed to the more...

Granite is a natural type of stone, which is often used on outdoor steps, thanks to its strength, frost resistance, and beautiful appearance. But every stone, including granite steps, eventually loses its appearance more...

Granite is known as impervious to liquids and is actually less absorbent than a marble. However, if a substance like oil will soak into a granite floor, it will leave a dark-colored stain, that could be extracted and more...

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Granite is unlike a marble for the care and cleans up. Granite is much harder than a marble, and in most cases cannot be etched as easy as marble. Though sometime we can see some etches on the granite countertops from more...

The price for the granite floor restoration depends on a lot of circumstances. It matters both age and granite color. A big role is played by granite quality. Granite floor grinding is not performed on those surfaces more...

Hole cardboard template before cooktop onsite cutout in granite countertop. more...

Since the installer of counter applied just one color to fix the seam it appears noticeable and could be re-bonded and improved. more...

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This picture shows a tiled granite floor before restoration in Petrossian restaurant on 182 W 58th St, New York, NY. Floor located at high traffic dining area in a busy restaurant. Granite floor had an uneven matt more...

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...

First, we made the template, then cut out the insert from other White Carrara piece, and then install it into the hole on the counter edge. Made it much less obtrusive. more...

Travertine is characterized by a porous like sponge structure, a small hardness (does not leave a scratch on glass), light color (white, grayish, yellowish, brown). The porosity of travertine is due to bubbles of more...

Our marble piece cutting and shaping includes processes that will create customized shapes to accommodate almost any type of needs that you might have in your home. Whether you need to re-shape a brand new marble top more...

As you can see after the cutting, shaping and polishing has been completed, the piece is now ready, meaning that it can be installed. Our designs will surely help to add a new level of aesthetic to your home that you more...