Marble Restoration & Stone Care Service

Cracking in your table, counter or slab is often a big shock and pain too. You understand that once it’s broken, even if fixable, it will never be like new. It’s true but we can offer a solution that will 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Granite is an igneous rock and not calcite-based stone and typically will not etch. If the etchings appeared on your granite, that means your granite more likely is “doctored”. “Doctoring” more...

The hole in the granite countertop just cut is ready for installing a gas cook top. Final tips & best practices Verify the manufacturer’s installation manual for your specific cooktop model (especially the 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...

To repair and hide the crack lines to unnoticeable – the multi-colored epoxy was used. more...

We’ve removed some old epoxy from the top of the seam, then cleaned up the gap with acetone, and filled in with new epoxy. more...

Granite crevice repair is quite a demanded service, which we are performing constantly. As a rule, at most, this applies to granite tiles and granite countertops. Of course, granite crevice reparation should be more...

If you’ve ever had a stone countertop – either granite or marble, then you should know how easily it can be chipped. Marble is a soft material and granite often has crystals, so both can be easily chipped. With more...

How to Drill Hole in Granite for Faucet. Drilling holes in stone has to be performed with water. Water prevents overheating of the cutting edge of the diamond core drill bit, and flushes the sludge from its edge. This more...

The poorly filled seam on this counter island is very obvious and deep. More likely it’s because of poor installation, also it may happen by using a strong cleaner that could dissolve and remove some glue from more...

Granite as a finishing material has a lot of advantages: it has a variety of colors, natural pattern uniqueness, and high resistance to adverse effects. It is widely used in countertops, floors, facing facades, more...

Anti-slip (non-skid) tape installation and seam repair on the granite step. Petrossian Caviar restaurant at 911 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019. more...

Installing quartz, ceramic, porcelain, and granite steps in a building, commercial, or factory premises as well as on the adjacent street territory is a practical and economical solution. However, with all the more...

We replaced the single color seam by the tiled backsplash with a few colors, then made excess epoxy removal and polishing. It made it less obtrusive. more...

Ubatuba Granite is a dark green or black granite with specks of gold, brown, and green, and it is commonly used for flooring due to its durability and natural beauty. If cracks occur in Ubatuba Granite floor tiles and more...

A cracked Ubatuba granite floor tile may have visible fissures or fractures on its surface, which can vary in size, shape, and direction. The cracks may be thin or wide and can run in straight lines or have irregular more...

Crystalline granite can develop chipping and pitting since it is made from a variety of different grains, crystals, and minerals with various hardness, that can come out, usually on the edges, or around the sink where more...

Hello, I just moved from Brooklyn to Riverdale in the Bronx and unfortunately, two corners of the marble top of my sideboard did not fare so well. I would love to know what my repair options are and how much it might 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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...