Etching
White rings and cloudy spots from acid
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Marble Restoration
Marble does not wear out.
It wears down.
Dulling, etching, scratches, stains and cracks are surface conditions — not the end of the stone. In almost every case we remove the damage and rebuild the finish, without replacing a single tile.
Restoring stone since 1994Owner on every projectCrew of six — drug-tested & background-checked
Which one do you see?
If it looks damaged, it can be saved
Most people describe all of these the same way — "the marble looks bad." They are six different problems, and treating one as another is how a surface gets made worse.
Dulling & Wear
Lost shine and traffic paths on floors
We restore thisScratches
Surface lines to deep gouges
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Stains
Oil, rust, water, wine and organics
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Cracks & Chips
Broken edges, corners and slab breaks
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Dark lines that never clean out
We restore thisNot sure which one you are looking at? Send us a photo and we will tell you.
The Result
This is what comes back
Stone that reads as new — because it is the same stone, refinished. No replacement, no cover-up coating, no matching problems. The surface you already own, brought back to specification.
The Honest Answer
Most people are told they need to replace it
We are asked this on nearly every assessment. The answer is usually restoration — but not always, and we will tell you which one you are looking at before we quote anything.
What we restore
- Etching, dulling and loss of shine
- Scratches within the surface layer
- Oil, rust, water, wine and organic stains
- Cracks and chips with sound stone around them
- Failing seams between slabs and tiles
- Lippage between floor tiles
- Grout that is discoloured or soiled
When replacement is the answer
- Stone that is structurally broken through
- Damage from an unresolved cause — movement, water, an unsupported span
- Missing material that cannot be matched and blended
- Surfaces already ruined by a previous failed repair
Even here we will explain why — and if the cause is fixable, restoring may still be the better call.
Why it matches
We refinish the stone that is already there, so the veining runs through the repair. There is no seam to hide.
Who Is In Your Home
A small crew. One owner. Every job.
We are not a franchise and we do not subcontract. Six people, and the person who owns the company is on site for the work — which is why we can tell you honestly what your stone needs.
Established
1994
Restoring stone in New York for over three decades.
Crew
Six
Including the owner, who oversees every project personally.
Vetting
100%
Every employee drug-tested and background-checked.
Technicians
20+
Years of stone and grout experience, master level.
Our master technicians average over twenty years in stone and grout restoration. Every surface is assessed, diagnosed and matched to the right method — not worked on by whoever is available.
Request AssessmentWhy It Comes Back
The damage is on the surface. So is the fix.
Etching, dulling, scratches and stains all live in the top layer of the stone. The substrate underneath is almost always sound — so we rebuild the finish from the surface down, in stages matched to what the stone actually is.
01Diagnose
We identify which condition is actually present — etch, stain, scratch or wear — because each is removed a different way.
02Match the method
Calcium-based stone and silicates behave differently. The abrasive sequence is chosen for your specific stone, not a generic pass.
03Rebuild the finish
Progressive honing removes the damaged layer, then polishing brings the surface back to the finish — matte, satin or high gloss.
04Protect it
Sealing, and where specified anti-etch or anti-slip treatment, so the surface holds the result instead of wearing straight back.
Restoring the existing stone rather than replacing it is usually the difference between a repair and a renovation.
Request Free AssessmentOne Crew, Every Surface
Everything your stone needs, in one call
Restoration rarely means one task. A floor that needs polishing usually needs grout addressed and sealing afterward. We handle the whole scope rather than handing you off between trades.
Countertop Protection
Anti-etch treatment
A clear, non-yellowing surface treatment we apply to marble kitchen counters, islands, bar tops and vanities. It makes the surface 100% stainproof against wine, citrus, vinegar and cleaning chemicals — the substances that etch marble in the first place.
Floor Safety
Anti-slip treatment
Increases the coefficient of friction on polished marble and stone to meet ANSI A137.1 — without changing the floor's appearance, colour or finish. For lobbies, stair treads, entries and any wet stone surface.
01
Crack & Chip Repair
Colour-matched bonding and refinishing so the repair blends with the stone.
02
Scratch Removal
From light surface marks to deep gouges that need honing out.
03
Stain Removal
Poultice extraction matched to oil, rust, water, wine or organic staining.
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Grout Cleaning & Restoration
Deep cleaning, recolouring and sealing for discoloured or crumbling grout.
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Caulking & Seam Repair
Colour-matched, mould-resistant sealing at fixtures, backsplashes and slab seams.
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Stone Sealing
Penetrating and surface sealers for marble, limestone, travertine and terrazzo.
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Honing & Polishing
Full-surface refinishing to matte, satin or high-gloss specification.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Ongoing programmes that hold the finish instead of waiting for it to fail.
Materials & Finishes
The stone decides the method
Calcium-based stones behave completely differently from silicates. Using one method across both is one of the most common ways a restoration goes wrong — and the damage it causes is not always reversible.
Specification
Finish is matched to the stone and the room — never chosen from a standard list.
01
Marble & Travertine
Calcium-based. Etches on acid contact.
Acid-sensitive02
Terrazzo
Cement or epoxy matrix. Grinds and polishes back to clarity.
Grind & polish03
Limestone
Softer, more absorbent. Honed finishes are typical.
Absorbent04
Granite
Acid-resistant. It stains and scratches, but does not etch.
Acid-resistant05
Onyx & Other
Assessed individually — some need a different approach.
Case by caseFinish specification
Polished
Mirror clarity. The classic marble finish — and the one that shows etching most.
Honed
Matte to satin. Hides scratches and etching far better. Common in kitchens and wet areas.
Restored Original
Matched to the finish that was already there. What most restoration is specified to.
In His Words
“We are a small crew, and I am on every job. When I tell a client their marble can be saved, it is because I have stood on it and looked at it myself — not because it is the easier quote to give.”
Owner, MarblePros
Restoring stone in New York since 1994
Asked On Every Assessment
The questions that decide it
What does it cost?
We do not quote from a photo or a phone call, because the honest answer depends on the stone, the square footage, the condition and the finish you want. You get a free on-site assessment, a detailed scope of work and a firm price before any work begins — no change orders without your approval.
Will I have to close my lobby or disrupt the building?
No. We work in phases during low-traffic windows, and after-hours and weekend scheduling is standard for occupied buildings. Work areas are contained and dust-controlled, so hotels, restaurants and residential buildings keep operating while the floor is restored.
How do I know the finish will match the rest of the stone?
Because we are not covering anything up — we are refinishing the stone that is already there. The finish is specified with you before work begins and matched to the surrounding surface, so the restored area blends rather than reading as a patch.
Who is actually coming into my home or building?
Our own crew — we do not subcontract. Six people including the owner, who supervises every project. Every employee is drug-tested and background-checked before entering any building.
What Happens Next
The free assessment, exactly
No obligation, no pressure and no charge. Three things happen, and one of them is the reason people trust us.
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We survey every surface
Not just the one you called about. We look at every stone and grout surface in the space and note what we find.
02
We diagnose each cause
You get an explanation of what each condition actually is and why it happened — including the ones that will recur if the cause is not addressed.
03
We tell you what does not need work
If a surface is fine, we say so. If it can wait, we say that too. You get a firm scope and price for only what genuinely needs doing.
Manhattan · Westchester · Nassau · Suffolk — including the Hamptons
Request Assessment
Tell us what your marble is doing
Describe what you are seeing — dullness, white spots, cracks, staining, grout discoloration — and we will come prepared with a plan and a firm price. Free, no obligation.
(212) 347-8422
Owner on every project
Crew of six — drug-tested & background-checked
Master technicians, 20+ years experience
Restoring stone in New York since 1994