Your marble walls and shower surfaces will look exactly like the day they were installed. No more dull spots from soap scum or hard water damage. No more embarrassing stains when guests visit your bathroom.
Our restoration process removes years of buildup and damage while protecting your investment. You get back that mirror-like finish that made you fall in love with marble in the first place.
Most importantly, you avoid the costly mistake of replacement. Proper restoration extends the life of your marble for decades while increasing your home’s value by up to 25%.
We have been restoring Long Island’s most challenging stone surfaces since 1998. We specialize in historic floor restoration and complex material projects that other contractors avoid.
What sets us apart is our owner-operator approach. Every job gets direct attention from our founder, ensuring quality control that franchises and large companies can’t match.
We were featured in a New York Times article in October 2001, highlighting our expertise in bringing century-old floors back to life. This recognition comes from consistently delivering results on Albertson’s most demanding restoration projects, where many historic homes require specialized knowledge of older marble installations.
Our process starts with a thorough inspection of your marble walls, shower surfaces, and backsplash areas. This identifies the specific damage patterns and determines the best restoration approach for your particular stone type and condition.
Professional steam cleaning removes soap scum, mineral deposits, and organic buildup without the thermal damage that home steam cleaners cause. Our controlled process uses precise temperatures and specialized techniques that restore without harming the stone structure or creating the spalling damage common with improper steam cleaning.
Next comes the restoration phase. Etches get polished out using progressive diamond pad techniques, scratches disappear through careful refinishing, and any chips or cracks get repaired with color-matched epoxy. The final step applies protective sealing to prevent future damage and make daily maintenance much easier.
Most projects complete in 1-2 days, and you can use your bathroom the next day. All work happens on-site with dust-free techniques, so there’s no mess left for you to clean up afterward.
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Our service covers complete marble walls restoration, shower wall restoration, backsplash marble repair, and vanity surface restoration. This includes removing etches, scratches, stains, and the mineral deposits that regular cleaning can’t touch.
Albertson homeowners deal with particularly challenging water conditions that create stubborn mineral buildup on marble surfaces. The local water chemistry, common throughout Nassau County, contributes to faster deterioration of natural stone, making professional restoration essential every 3-5 years instead of the 7-10 years typical in areas with softer water.
Our restoration process addresses these specific local conditions. Hard water stain removal uses specialized compounds that dissolve mineral deposits without etching the marble surface like harsh household cleaners do. Soap scum removal restores the original finish while protecting against future buildup.
Re-grouting and re-caulking services ensure water doesn’t penetrate behind the marble, preventing the structural damage that leads to expensive repairs down the road. The final sealing step provides enhanced protection against Albertson’s challenging water conditions.
Professional steam cleaning is safe when done correctly, but home steam cleaners can seriously damage marble. Consumer steam cleaners reach temperatures over 250 degrees, causing thermal expansion that can crack marble and create spalling where the surface literally flakes off.
We use controlled steam cleaning at specific temperatures that remove buildup without harming the stone. Our process includes water temperature monitoring, proper vapor pressure control, and specialized techniques that protect the marble while eliminating soap scum, mineral deposits, and organic growth.
The key difference is expertise and commercial-grade equipment designed for natural stone. Home steam cleaners are built for hard surfaces like tile and can cause thousands of dollars in damage to marble in just minutes of use.
Most marble wall and shower restoration projects complete in 1-2 days, depending on the size of the area and the extent of damage. A typical bathroom with marble shower walls usually takes one full day, while larger master bathrooms might require two days.
Our timeline includes initial inspection, deep cleaning, restoration work like etch removal and scratch repair, and final sealing. All work happens on-site with dust-free diamond pad systems, so there’s no extended disruption to your daily routine.
For severely damaged marble or larger projects covering multiple bathrooms, the process might extend to 3 days. However, we schedule the work to minimize inconvenience, often working around your family’s schedule to ensure you always have bathroom access when needed most.
White spots on marble shower walls typically come from two sources: hard water mineral deposits or etching from acidic substances. Albertson’s water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium that create white, chalky deposits on marble surfaces over time.
These minerals get absorbed into the marble’s naturally porous structure, then crystallize on the surface as water evaporates, creating visible white spots and rough buildup. Regular cleaners can’t dissolve these mineral deposits and often make them worse by adding more chemicals to the mix.
Etching occurs when acidic substances like certain shampoos, body washes, or cleaning products react with the calcium carbonate in marble, creating dull white spots that feel rough to the touch. Both conditions require different professional restoration approaches to properly repair the damage and prevent recurrence.
Yes, we handle backsplash marble restoration including the unique challenges of kitchen environments like grease penetration, food acid stains, and heat exposure damage. Kitchen marble faces different challenges than bathroom marble, requiring specialized restoration techniques and products.
Our process removes grease stains that have penetrated deep into the marble’s porous structure, eliminates discoloration from cooking oils and food acids, and restores the original polished finish. Heat damage from cooking can cause subtle structural changes in marble that affect both appearance and durability over time.
We address these kitchen-specific challenges while applying protective treatments designed for high-heat environments. Our sealing process uses products that resist grease penetration and food stains while maintaining the marble’s natural beauty and heat resistance properties.
Proper maintenance after restoration involves using only pH-neutral, stone-safe cleaners and completely avoiding acidic substances that can etch the marble surface. Daily cleaning should use products specifically formulated for natural stone, never general household cleaners or anything containing vinegar, lemon, or bleach.
In shower areas, squeegee walls after each use to prevent water spots and mineral buildup from Albertson’s hard water. This simple 30-second step dramatically extends the time between professional restorations and keeps your marble looking fresh and clean.
For kitchen backsplashes, wipe up spills immediately, especially acidic substances like lemon juice, wine, or tomato-based sauces. The protective sealing we apply during restoration provides 10-15 minutes to clean spills before they can penetrate, but immediate action ensures the best long-term results.
Restoration typically costs 60-80% less than replacement while delivering identical visual results. We can make 20-year-old marble look brand new without the expense, mess, and extended timeline involved in complete replacement.
Replacement requires demolition work, disposal of existing marble, potential plumbing modifications, waterproofing updates, and installation of new stone. This process takes 2-3 weeks and can cost $8,000-$15,000 for a typical bathroom, compared to $1,500-$3,000 for professional restoration.
Most marble damage is surface-level and can be completely corrected through restoration techniques. Only marble with structural cracks, major chips, or water damage behind the installation needs replacement. Our professional inspection determines whether your marble is a restoration candidate, which it is in over 95% of cases.
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