Different Finish Levels
The Choice is Yours
Quality Stone Restoration can produce the brilliance of a high polish, the silky reflection of a satin finish, or the warm, gentle glow of a quality hone.
More than anything, polishing or honing your marble, travertine, limestone, granite, or other natural stone is a matter of personal preference. What do you enjoy looking at most, and what are your maintenance preferences?
Honed vs. Polished: The Advantages of Each
Each finish level has its advantages and disadvantages. The higher the polish, the easier it is to clean and keep clean due to its smoothness. On the downside, any etch marks caused by acidic liquids coming into contact with the polished stone are much more visible due to the contrast of the dull etch mark against the polish. With a low hone level, etch marks are much less visible due to less contrast.
The disadvantage to honed stone is the maintenance aspect. On a microscopic level, the surface of a honed floor is very rough compared to a polished surface. That additional texture grabs dirt and grime easier, holds on to it better, and requires professional maintenance more frequently.
Will did an absolutely amazing ! He showed up on time was incredibly professional and did an amazing job on our floors. We have travertine and marble floors... read more
Clete S.
8/22/2020 Will was great. He really cares about customer service and was professional in all manners. Estimates were all written, arrival time was texted and follow up was made. and In... read more Mark C.
5/22/2020- I requested a granite counter crack repair and provided a photo via email. I received a detailed response offering two repair options with costs. When I chose an... read more Carl S.
6/10/2024 Will did a great job working on our countertops. He came down to our boat and polished the granite. They look beautiful and he was a pleasure to work with.... read more Steve L.
11/29/2021
Our travertine floors are 17 years old and we’re sun bleached, needed cleaning and not anything like the Travertine we installed. We were considering on replacing with new stone.... read more
Dave Hamann
April 4, 2021Wil spent the day removing the rusted rebar along the front of the kitchen sink that had caused granite countertop to crack. He accommodated our schedule, was entirely professional, and... read more
Avery Kerr
January 4, 2024Wilhem did a great job! He was super responsive, answered the phone right away made an appointment within two days showed up on time and did a really great job... read more
Frankie Thompson
March 28, 2024Wil sanded, cleaned and returned our counter top to brand new. His work was very good and professional.
Teri Hensley
April 4, 2023
