Straight answers about marble restoration, polishing, repair, sealing, and maintenance — written by the Manhattan stone specialists with 30+ years of hands-on experience since 1994.
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The questions we hear most — answered with real Manhattan numbers and realistic timelines.
Real 2026 price ranges per square foot for polishing, honing, grinding, repair, sealing, and grout restoration — plus the seven factors that move the number, and a restore-vs-replace cost comparison.
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Realistic timelines by surface — floors, countertops, walls, and showers. What shortens the finish, the difference between polish and protection, and the maintenance schedule that makes it last.
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Durability, maintenance, staining, etching, resale value, and real cost compared — plus why engineered stone still can't be restored.
Read moreHow to tell whether worn marble can be saved, what full replacement really costs in Manhattan, and when restoration is the wrong answer.
Read moreWhat to use, what to never use (the acidic products that etch marble), daily and weekly routines, and stain-specific removal methods.
Read moreWhy lemon, vinegar, wine, and cleaning sprays dull marble — how to tell etching from staining, and how professional etch removal actually works.
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Cracks, chips, scratches, etching, and stains.
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View serviceGrout cleaning, re-grouting, and color sealing.
View servicePenetrating sealers and stain protection.
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