You bought a historic Saltaire home because of its character. Those marble floors are part of that story. But age brings wear—etching, dullness, scratches that make the stone look tired instead of timeless.
Restoration brings back the depth and clarity you remember seeing when you first walked through. The veining stands out again. The surface reflects light the way it did a century ago. Most jobs take less than two days, and you’re left with floors that feel like they were just installed—not replaced.
This isn’t about making old marble look new. It’s about making it look right. The way it was meant to look when it was first laid in your home.
We’ve worked on historic floors across Nassau and Suffolk Counties since 1998. We’re owner-operated, which means the person you talk to is the same person doing the work.
Saltaire homes have unique restoration needs. Many properties here date back to the early 1900s, built during Long Island’s estate era with materials and methods you don’t see anymore. We’ve worked on enough of these floors to know what original marble looks like, how it was installed, and what it takes to bring it back without damaging it.
The New York Times featured our work in 2001 because we take on the floors other contractors won’t touch. The worse the condition, the better the result we can show you.
We start with a free on-site assessment. You show us the floors, we look at the condition, and we give you transparent pricing before any work starts. No surprises.
The restoration itself involves diamond abrasives—not acids or harsh chemicals that eat away at the stone. We remove surface damage layer by layer until we reach clean marble, then polish it back to the original finish. For bathroom floor restoration or smaller areas, the process is the same but scaled to the space.
Most residential jobs in Saltaire wrap up in under two days. You’ll see progress as we work—dull stone turning glossy, scratches disappearing, color coming back. When we’re done, the floor is sealed and protected, and you’re walking on marble that looks like it did when your house was new.
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Marble floor polishing isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Historic floors need different treatment than modern installations. In Saltaire, where many homes were built between 1890 and 1930, we’re often working with marble that’s over 100 years old.
Our marble refinishing process includes surface preparation, honing to remove etching and scratches, polishing to restore the original sheen, and sealing for long-term protection. We also handle marble repair for chips, cracks, or missing sections—matching the original material as closely as possible.
Saltaire’s waterfront location means your floors face humidity and salt air exposure that accelerates wear. Proper restoration accounts for that. We’re not just polishing the surface—we’re protecting the stone from the environmental factors that caused the damage in the first place. Well-maintained marble floors can increase your property value by 3-5%, especially in historic homes where original features command premium prices.
Most residential marble restoration projects in Saltaire run between $4 and $20 per square foot, depending on the floor’s condition and size. A typical room costs between $800 and $2,500.
The worse the damage, the more labor-intensive the restoration. Deep etching, cracks, or years of improper cleaning with acidic products all add time to the job. But even heavily damaged floors usually cost far less to restore than to replace—and you keep the original material that gives your home its character.
We give you exact pricing after seeing the floors in person. No guesswork, no hourly rates that balloon into surprise bills. You’ll know what the job costs before we start.
Yes, but only if the restoration is done correctly. Century-old marble is more porous and often softer than modern stone. It requires different abrasives, different techniques, and an understanding of how the material was originally finished.
The biggest risk comes from contractors who use harsh acids or aggressive grinding that strips away too much material. Once you remove too much marble, you can’t put it back. We use diamond abrasives in controlled stages, removing only what’s necessary to reach clean stone.
Saltaire’s historic homes were built with craftsmanship that isn’t replicated today. We treat those floors with the same care. Most of our work is on floors installed before 1940, so we’ve seen every type of damage and every installation method from that era.
Most residential marble floor restoration jobs in Saltaire take one to two days. Smaller areas like bathrooms or entryways can be done in a few hours. Larger spaces or floors with significant damage may take longer.
The process can’t be rushed. Each stage—honing, polishing, sealing—needs time to be done right. But we work efficiently, and you’ll see progress throughout the day. Dull, scratched marble starts showing its original color and shine within hours.
You can walk on the floors as soon as we’re done, though we recommend waiting 24 hours before placing furniture back. The sealer needs time to cure fully, but normal foot traffic won’t harm it.
Marble cleaning removes dirt and surface grime. Marble restoration removes damage—scratches, etching, dullness, stains that have penetrated the stone. Cleaning is maintenance. Restoration is repair.
If your floors look cloudy, feel rough, or have lost their shine, cleaning won’t fix that. You need restoration to remove the damaged layer and expose fresh marble underneath. Many “cleaning companies” offer marble services but use methods that actually cause more damage—harsh acids that etch the stone or abrasives that leave swirl marks.
Restoration also includes polishing the stone back to its original finish and sealing it for protection. When we’re done, your floors don’t just look clean—they look restored. There’s a visible difference in clarity, depth, and shine that cleaning alone can’t achieve.
Yes. Well-maintained original floors, especially in historic homes, can increase property value by 3-5%. Buyers pay premium prices for authentic period features that are in excellent condition.
Saltaire’s real estate market values historic character. Original marble floors are a selling point—but only if they look well-maintained. Damaged, dull floors signal deferred maintenance and can actually hurt your home’s appeal. Restored floors signal that the property has been cared for properly.
Restoration is also far more cost-effective than replacement. New marble installation can run $50-$100+ per square foot when you factor in removal, disposal, and new material. Restoring your existing floors costs a fraction of that and preserves the authenticity that makes historic homes desirable in the first place.
Yes. We handle marble repair as part of our restoration services. Chips, cracks, and missing sections can be filled and color-matched to blend with the surrounding stone.
The repair process depends on the damage. Small chips are filled with epoxy that’s tinted to match your marble’s color and veining. Larger cracks may need stabilization before filling. Once the repair material cures, we hone and polish it to match the floor’s finish so the repair blends invisibly.
Not every crack needs immediate repair, but all should be evaluated. Cracks can spread over time, especially in high-traffic areas or where the subfloor has shifted. We’ll tell you what needs fixing now and what you can monitor. Our goal is to give you honest advice, not upsell unnecessary work.
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