Marble restoration in London

Marble is mostly calcite, a soft mineral that reacts with acids and is scratched by grit. Foot traffic wears fine scratches into the surface, while lemon juice, wine and acidic cleaners dissolve it and leave dull etch marks. The result is traffic lanes and patches that no cleaning product will lift.

Yes. Etching is surface damage, so it is removed by honing the affected layer away and re-polishing the stone. Deeper etching may need a coarser diamond first, but the marble itself is restored rather than covered up.

We survey the floor and agree the finish on a test patch, mask skirting and joinery, then work through progressively finer diamond pads: grinding if there is lippage or deep damage, honing to remove etching, and polishing to bring back clarity. An impregnating sealer finishes the job.

A typical hallway, kitchen or bathroom usually takes one to three days, depending on condition and the finish you want. Larger floors or those needing full grinding take longer, and we give you a timeframe with the quote. The floor can be walked on once dry, and the sealer cures within about 24 hours.

Loose furniture needs to be cleared from the area; we can help with lighter pieces and work around fitted units. We use wet, low-dust methods, collect the slurry as we go and protect adjacent floors and walls, so the rest of the house stays clean.

Wipe spills promptly, use a pH-neutral stone cleaner and put felt pads under furniture; we leave you written care advice. Projects under 100 m² are priced per job; projects over 100 m² are priced per m², and you get a fixed written quote after a free assessment.