What to Expect During a Professional Stone Restoration
By Granite Heroes Team · 2025-09-18
Never had stone professionally restored? Here's a complete walkthrough of the process from start to finish.
What to Expect During a Professional Stone Restoration If you've never had stone professionally restored, the process might seem mysterious. Here's exactly what happens. Step 1: The Consultation (Free) We start with a thorough assessment: - Identify your stone type - Document all damage and wear - Discuss your goals and expectations - Provide a detailed written estimate - Schedule the work at your convenience Step 2: Preparation On the day of service: - We lay protective coverings on adjacent surfaces - Tape off baseboards and cabinets - Set up dust containment (for dry grinding) - Prepare our diamond tooling sequence Step 3: The Work For Floors - Weighted grinding machines make multiple passes - We start coarse and progressively refine - Water keeps dust minimal and cools the diamonds - Each grit level removes previous scratches - Final polishing creates the desired finish For Countertops - Hand-held polishers for precision - Extra care around sinks, edges, and seams - Same progressive diamond process - Detailed edge work Step 4: Sealing - Surface is thoroughly cleaned and dried - Premium impregnating sealer is applied - Excess is buffed off - Sealer cures over 24 hours Step 5: Cleanup We leave your space cleaner than we found it: - All equipment removed - Protective coverings removed - Surfaces wiped down - Final inspection walk-through with you Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is it noisy? A: Similar to a vacuum cleaner. We can schedule around your needs. Q: Will there be dus