Your marble walls should reflect light like glass, feel silk-smooth to the touch, and resist every stain and water spot that used to plague them. When restoration is done right, you get surfaces that outperform their original installation.
No more embarrassing soap scum that won’t budge. No more dull patches where acidic cleaners have eaten away the finish. No more rough spots that catch dirt and grime.
Just flawless marble walls that make your bathroom feel like a luxury spa and your kitchen backsplash shine like jewelry. The transformation isn’t just visual – properly restored marble actually becomes more durable and easier to maintain.
We’ve been serving St. James homeowners since 1998, specializing in the challenging restoration projects that other companies won’t touch. We’re the team that gets called for 100-year-old marble that everyone else says is beyond repair.
What makes us different is simple: the owner handles your project personally. No subcontractors, no corner-cutting. Just direct expertise from someone whose work was featured in the New York Times for exceptional restoration craftsmanship.
St. James homes often feature original marble installations from the early 1900s – materials that require specialized knowledge to restore without destroying their historic character. We understand these stones intimately and have the patience to bring them back to life properly.
First, we assess every inch of your marble walls to identify the specific problems – etching from acidic cleaners, scratches from daily use, water damage, or mineral buildup. Each wall tells its own story, and the restoration approach depends entirely on what we discover.
The restoration work starts with deep cleaning using pH-neutral compounds that won’t damage the stone. Then we address damage systematically: diamond polishing compounds remove etching and scratches, working through progressively finer grits until the surface feels like silk.
For deeper issues, we may hone the surface to remove damaged layers completely. Cracks get filled with precisely color-matched epoxy that becomes invisible once polished. Finally, we apply museum-quality sealers that protect against future damage while maintaining the stone’s natural beauty.
We use wet methods to eliminate dust and protect your home thoroughly. Most marble wall restoration projects in St. James are completed in one to two days, depending on the scope of work.
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Your complete restoration service addresses every aspect of marble wall repair and refinishing. This includes deep cleaning to remove years of soap scum and mineral deposits, complete scratch and etch removal, crack repair using color-matched materials, and professional polishing that restores the original mirror-like finish.
We also handle all the details: grout restoration, re-caulking around fixtures, mold and mildew removal, and protective sealing with products designed specifically for wet environments. For kitchen backsplashes, we use food-safe sealers that resist grease and acidic spills.
Many St. James homes feature Carrara, Calacatta, or Statuario marble – premium stones that respond beautifully to proper restoration but can be permanently damaged by harsh cleaners or inexperienced contractors. Our process is specifically calibrated for these high-end materials.
Each project includes a detailed written estimate, realistic timeline, and post-restoration care instructions. We also provide maintenance guidance to help your investment last decades, not just years.
Most marble wall restoration projects in St. James take one to two days, depending on the area size and damage extent. A typical bathroom shower wall restoration requires 6-8 hours of careful work to properly clean, repair, and polish all surfaces.
Kitchen backsplash restoration usually takes 4-6 hours, while larger bathroom installations may require a full two days. We work efficiently but never rush – the quality that’s kept us in business for over 25 years requires proper time and attention.
Complex projects involving water damage, extensive cracking, or historic marble may take longer. We provide accurate timeframes after our initial assessment and stick to our schedule. Most clients are amazed at how quickly their marble transforms from damaged to spectacular.
Yes, severe water damage is actually our specialty. We regularly restore marble shower walls that other contractors have written off as unrepairable, including surfaces with deep erosion, mineral crusting, and mold-related staining.
For surface-level damage, we use specialized cleaning compounds and diamond polishing to remove mineral deposits and restore the natural finish. Deep erosion requires more intensive work: selective grinding to remove damaged layers, patching with color-matched materials, and complete refinishing.
We also address the root causes of water damage – failed sealing, deteriorated grout, and inadequate ventilation. The goal isn’t just cosmetic repair but long-term protection. Many shower walls we restore look better than when originally installed and stay that way for decades.
We repair virtually every type of marble wall damage found in St. James homes: etching from acidic cleaners, scratches from shower doors and cleaning tools, chips and cracks, water stains, soap scum buildup, and discoloration from age or improper maintenance.
Etching is our most common challenge – those dull, chalky spots that appear when acid touches marble. We eliminate these completely through precision polishing and refinishing. Deep scratches that catch your fingernail are removed using diamond compounds in progressively finer grades.
Structural damage like cracks or missing pieces gets repaired with knife-grade epoxy that’s precisely color-matched to your stone. Once polished and sealed, repairs become virtually invisible. Even marble that looks completely ruined can often be restored to showroom condition.
Kitchen marble backsplash restoration is one of our most rewarding services. We see many beautiful installations in St. James kitchens that just need expert care to look absolutely stunning again.
Kitchen backsplashes face unique challenges: grease splatter, acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus, and frequent cleaning with harsh products that etch the marble. We remove all buildup, repair damage, and restore the original polish. The transformation is often dramatic – clients frequently say their kitchen looks completely remodeled.
We seal kitchen marble with food-safe products that provide superior protection against future staining while maintaining the stone’s natural beauty. The result is a backsplash that’s not just beautiful but actually easier to keep clean than before restoration.
Marble wall restoration in St. James typically ranges from $8-15 per square foot, depending on the marble type, damage extent, and project complexity. Most bathroom restoration projects fall between $800-2,500 for complete shower wall renewal.
Simple cleaning and polishing of lightly damaged walls costs less. Extensive restoration involving crack repair, deep etching removal, or water damage remediation requires more investment. We provide detailed written estimates after assessing your specific situation – no guesswork or surprise charges.
The cost is typically 60-80% less than replacement, and results last for decades with proper maintenance. We offer free estimates with transparent pricing. Most clients find the investment very reasonable considering the dramatic improvement in their home’s appearance and value.
Cleaning removes surface dirt and buildup but can’t fix the underlying damage that makes marble walls look dull and worn. Most marble walls in St. James need restoration, not just cleaning, especially in bathrooms and kitchens with years of use.
Regular cleaning maintains surface appearance but can’t repair etching, scratches, or water damage. Restoration involves diamond polishing to actually remove damaged surface layers and restore the stone’s original smoothness and luster. We often find that walls that look “dirty” are actually etched or physically damaged.
True restoration includes damage repair, surface refinishing, and protective sealing. The result is marble that looks, feels, and performs like new installation – not just temporarily clean surfaces that quickly return to their previous condition.
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