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.
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Teri P.
8/14/2019 Our beautiful granite had a noticeable and growing crack in front of the sink. Will explained how it happened and repaired it to match the existing markings. Very... read more Maile C.
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5/13/2020 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
Wil 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, 2024Will did a resealing of or 1 year old granite countertops. We also had him change out the grout in the sink area. Will is very professional and knows his... read more
Kathy Cerda
April 4, 2023Will is very professional and did a beautiful job thoroughly cleaning, polishing and sealing our travertine floors. They look like new!
Pam Sanford
April 4, 2020I am amazed at the quality of service Will provided, My Marble counter tops in the kitchen look amazing! Will does a excellent job in customer service, which is so... read more
Katie Jackson-Realtor
April 4, 2021
