Your marble shower walls and backsplashes don’t have to stay dull and etched. When we’re finished, you’ll have surfaces that catch light like the day they were installed.
No more avoiding certain areas because they look worn down. No more apologizing to guests about water rings and soap scum buildup that won’t come clean. Just brilliant marble that makes your Franklin Square home feel elegant again.
The difference is immediate and lasting. We’re not just cleaning your marble walls—we’re restoring them to a condition that often surpasses the original finish, addressing the etching and staining that develops over years of daily use.
We’ve served Franklin Square homeowners for over two decades. We specialize in the challenging restoration work that matches this area’s housing stock—much of it built in the post-war era when quality marble was standard in better homes.
Franklin Square’s historic Cape Cods, colonials, and ranch homes often feature original marble installations that deserve expert care. Our owner-operator approach means you work directly with the craftsman handling your project, not a sales rep who disappears after the contract is signed.
Featured in the New York Times for our restoration expertise, we’ve built our reputation on taking the projects other companies won’t touch—the older, more complex materials that require real skill to restore properly. The worse the condition, the better the challenge is for us.
We start with a thorough assessment of your marble’s condition. Every wall tells a different story—some need light polishing, others require intensive restoration to address etching, stains, or water damage that’s built up over decades.
Next comes the restoration work itself. Using diamond abrasives and specialized polishing compounds, we carefully remove surface damage while preserving the marble’s integrity. We work dust-free and on-site, so there’s no need to remove your walls or deal with major home disruption.
Finally, we apply professional-grade sealing that guards against future staining and etching. You get detailed care instructions so you know exactly how to maintain your restored surfaces. The whole process typically takes one to two days, depending on the scope of work and the size of the area being restored.
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Our marble wall restoration addresses the most common problems Franklin Square homeowners face: etching from cleaning products and acidic substances, water spots and rings from hard water, surface scratches from daily use, and stains that have penetrated deep into the stone over time.
We handle all types of marble wall installations—shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, bathroom surrounds, and decorative wall features. In Franklin Square’s climate, where humidity changes and hard water affect natural stone, proper sealing becomes crucial for long-term protection.
We apply two coats of professional-grade sealer where most companies use only one. This significantly reduces future staining and makes daily maintenance much easier. Given that quality marble installations in homes like yours can cost $15,000-$35,000 or more, restoration typically costs a fraction of replacement while delivering results that often exceed the original finish.
Yes, etching and water stains are among the most common issues we address in Franklin Square marble wall restoration. Etching occurs when acidic substances like shampoos, soaps, or harsh cleaners react with marble’s calcium carbonate composition, creating dull spots that feel rough to the touch.
Our professional restoration uses diamond abrasives and specialized compounds to carefully remove the damaged surface layer, revealing fresh marble underneath. Water stains, particularly common in Franklin Square due to Long Island’s hard water, respond well to targeted treatment and proper sealing.
The key is addressing these problems before they penetrate too deeply. Surface-level etching and staining can usually be completely eliminated, while deeper damage might require more intensive restoration but can still achieve excellent results that restore the original beauty.
Most marble wall restoration projects in Franklin Square take 1-2 days depending on the scope and condition of your marble. Shower wall restoration typically completes in 4-6 hours for a standard shower, while full bathroom wall restoration might require 1-2 days for proper drying between restoration steps.
The timeline depends on your marble’s current condition and the square footage involved. Heavily damaged surfaces with deep etching need more intensive work, while routine restoration moves faster. Franklin Square’s humidity levels sometimes require extended curing periods for optimal sealing results.
We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine, often scheduling around your family’s needs and completing work in sections when possible. You can typically use your restored surfaces lightly within 8 hours, though full curing of the sealing takes 24-48 hours for maximum protection.
Absolutely. We specialize in historic marble restoration, and much of Franklin Square’s housing stock from the post-war era features quality marble installations that respond beautifully to professional restoration—often better than modern materials.
Older marble from the 1940s-1960s often has superior density and composition compared to some contemporary materials, making it ideal for restoration. The marble in your vintage Franklin Square home was built to last, and with proper restoration, it can look better than when it was originally installed decades ago.
We’ve worked extensively with vintage marble installations throughout Franklin Square and understand the specific characteristics of materials from this era. Our owner-operator approach ensures the craftsman working on your project has decades of experience handling historic materials properly, preserving their character while restoring their function.
Marble wall restoration typically costs 60-80% less than replacement while delivering comparable or superior results. In Franklin Square, where quality marble wall installations can cost $15,000-$35,000 or more, restoration represents substantial savings while preserving your original investment.
Wall restoration generally runs $8-25 per square foot depending on damage severity and marble type, while replacement involves demolition, potential plumbing modifications, and weeks of construction disruption. With restoration, you get your beautiful marble back in 1-2 days with minimal household disruption.
Beyond cost savings, restoration preserves the original marble you chose—the specific veining, color, and character that matches your Franklin Square home’s design and era. Replacement means starting over with different material that may not match your existing installation or maintain the historic character of your home.
Yes, professional sealing is included in every marble wall restoration project. We apply two coats of professional-grade sealer where most companies use only one, providing superior protection against future staining and making daily maintenance much easier for busy Franklin Square homeowners.
However, it’s important to understand that sealing doesn’t prevent etching from acidic substances—that’s a chemical reaction that happens on contact with the marble surface. We provide detailed care instructions to help you avoid the most common causes of marble damage in bathrooms and kitchens.
With proper care and periodic resealing (typically every 1-2 years depending on use and exposure), your restored marble walls will maintain their appearance and resist staining much better than untreated surfaces. Many of our Franklin Square clients tell us their marble still looks excellent years after restoration, with minimal maintenance required.
Yes, we restore all types of marble wall installations including kitchen backsplashes, bathroom surrounds, shower walls, and decorative wall features throughout Franklin Square homes. Each surface gets treatment specific to its marble type, finish, and the particular exposure conditions it faces.
Kitchen backsplashes face unique challenges from cooking oils, food acids, grease, and cleaning products. Bathroom walls deal with soap scum, hard water deposits, humidity, and personal care products. We tailor our restoration approach to address the specific damage patterns each area experiences over time.
Our comprehensive restoration process includes thorough deep cleaning, damage repair, re-polishing to restore the original shine, and protective sealing. For backsplashes, we pay special attention to grout lines and caulking, often including re-caulking services to ensure a complete, professional finish that protects against future water damage and maintains the restored appearance.
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