Restore the mirror-like shine your marble was meant to have. Industrial diamond polishing for floors, countertops, showers, and vanities — by Manhattan's most trusted stone specialists since 2000.
Our Polishing Services
From lobby floors to kitchen islands, we use industrial diamond polishing systems to bring out the deep, reflective shine your marble deserves.
Industrial diamond floor machines restore high-traffic marble floors to a crisp, mirror-like finish. We handle everything: furniture moving, dust containment, polishing, and sealing. Most floors completed in 1-2 days.
Kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, bar tops — we polish marble countertops to a glass-like shine. Removes etch marks, scratches, and dull spots. Most countertops done in 4-6 hours.
Marble shower walls, floors, and bathroom vanities restored to original luster. We remove soap scum, hard water deposits, and mineral buildup before diamond polishing and sealing.
Hotel lobbies, office building entrances, restaurant floors, and retail spaces. We polish during off-hours to minimize disruption. Large-scale diamond polishing for high-traffic commercial marble.
Prefer a matte or satin finish? Honing creates a smooth, low-reflectivity surface that hides scratches better — ideal for high-traffic areas. We hone to your exact sheen preference.
After polishing, we apply a penetrating sealer that protects against stains and etching. Extends the life of your polish and makes routine cleaning easier. Recommended for all polished marble.
The Polishing Process
Diamond polishing isn't one step — it's a progressive refinement through multiple grit stages. Here's our proven process.
We evaluate your marble's type, condition, and existing finish. Carrara requires different grit sequences than Calacatta or Emperador. We identify what's needed before any work begins.
We thoroughly clean the surface and protect surrounding areas. Furniture is shifted, and HEPA-filtered dust containment is set up. Your home stays clean throughout.
Starting with coarse grit to remove damage and level the surface, then progressing through medium and fine grits. Each stage refines the surface further, eliminating the scratches from the previous stage.
The finest diamond abrasives and polishing compounds create the mirror finish. For extra durability, we can apply a crystallization treatment that chemically hardens the surface while enhancing gloss.
A penetrating impregnating sealer is applied to protect the freshly polished surface. This creates an invisible barrier against oil and water-based stains while allowing the stone to breathe. Your marble stays polished and protected longer.
Common Questions
Marble floors in Manhattan homes typically need professional polishing every 3-5 years depending on traffic. Kitchen countertops may need polishing every 2-4 years due to daily use. Bathroom marble lasts longer — 5-7 years between polishing. High-traffic commercial lobbies may need annual maintenance. Call (212) 401-4036 to assess your marble's current condition.
We use industrial diamond abrasives — not polishing powders. Diamond pads are more aggressive, more consistent, and produce a superior finish. Powder polishing is a shortcut some companies use; it masks problems rather than correcting the surface. Our diamond process physically refines the stone at a microscopic level for results that last years, not weeks. Call (212) 401-4036.
Minimal. We use wet polishing methods and HEPA-filtered dust extraction systems that capture airborne particles at the source. For floor polishing, plastic containment barriers are set up to isolate the work area. Your home stays clean — we've worked in furnished Manhattan apartments for 24+ years without a single dust complaint. Call (212) 401-4036.
Yes. We can achieve any finish level — from a high-gloss mirror polish to a soft satin hone. If you're polishing one area (like a kitchen island) and want it to match adjacent marble (like flooring), we'll match the sheen precisely. We can also change your finish — converting a polished surface to honed, or vice versa. Call (212) 401-4036 to discuss your preferences.
All types: Carrara, Calacatta, Statuario, Emperador, Crema Marfil, Nero Marquina, and specialty marbles. We also polish travertine, limestone, terrazzo, onyx, and granite. Each stone gets a customized grit sequence based on its hardness and mineral composition. Call (212) 401-4036.
All Manhattan neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown East and West, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Financial District, Battery Park City, Gramercy Park, Flatiron, East Village, West Village, Hell's Kitchen, NoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, and every other Manhattan neighborhood. Located at 101 6th Ave, NY 10013. Call (212) 401-4036.
Yes. Manhattan Stone Care carries full licensing and comprehensive insurance — including liability and worker's compensation — for all marble polishing work in Manhattan, New York. Serving Manhattan's finest properties since 2000. Call (212) 401-4036 with confidence.
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