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Honed Or Polished

What's better, a honed or polished finish?

Quality Stone Restoration can produce the brilliance of a high polish, elegance 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?

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 stone are much more visible due to the contrast of the dull etch mark against the highly polished stone. 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, requiring professional maintenance more frequently.

 In short, dirt is generally more well hidden on polished surfaces; etches are more well hidden on honed surfaces.  In the end, it’s all about your personal preferences.

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    9/26/2019

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    3/04/2020

      Very responsive. Called back the same day. Showed up on time, wearing a mask. Very thorough cleaning . Extremely satisfied with the service and results.

    thumb Mike M.
    3/13/2021

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    8/09/2020
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    5/13/2020

      Will was great. He really cares about customer service and was professional in all manners. Estimates were all written, arrival time was texted and follow up was made. and In... read more

    thumb Mark C.
    5/22/2020

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    thumb Angela C.
    9/29/2019

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    4/27/2020
  •   Quality Stone Restoration exceeded our expectations. Will is a master at all things stone! He is meticulous, professional, and extremely knowledgeable in this field. Our travertine floors have that showroom... read more

    thumb Kaitlyn D.
    8/11/2022

      I'd give them 10 stars if I could! Incredible job polishing our marble floors and counter tops!

    thumb Bill B.
    9/14/2019

      VERY impressive young man.  He was professional and punctual.  Confirmed the day before, sent text when he would arrive, was right on time.  Worked hard all day and the tile... read more

    thumb Teri P.
    8/14/2019

      Will did a great job working on our countertops. He came down to our boat and polished the granite. They look beautiful and he was a pleasure to work with.... read more

    thumb Steve L.
    11/29/2021
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    thumb Dannika D.
    7/15/2019

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    3/26/2023

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    4/14/2019

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    thumb Kevin K.
    4/06/2019

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