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.
We found Will's website quite by accident but were very impressed with the work it showed. I reviewed his Yelp reviews and found they were all 5.0! Amazing. We asked... read more that he come out our house and give a quote for a huge and very serious crack around our kitchen sink. He told us what could be done and what it would cost and we hired him to do the repairs. Will is like a plastic surgeon - his work is great and he doesn't over promise and he is quite the artist in granite repairs. Highly recommended.
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 We highly recommend him and would not hesitate using him again.
I called Will to help correct a DIY project that had gotten away from me. After pouring several bags of concrete to make polished concrete countertops, I was left with... read more very rough and uneven surface. Will brought his creativity and experience to help me problem solve the situation and was able to grind and polish the 20+ feet of countertop, to a 400 grit finish. The result looks better than my wife and I could have imagined. Throughout the process he checked in with me to offer suggestions on how to achieve the best finished product. Every morning he called on his way to the house to let me know what time to expect his arrival. He was early each morning. His prices were very reasonable and he was extremely professional. Quality Stone Restoration will be my first call for any future concrete and stone work needs.
Will did an absolutely amazing ! He showed up on time was incredibly professional and did an amazing job on our floors. We have travertine and marble floors and he... read more also did two carpeted areas which are incredible. Superb, top-notch service with very, very competitive pricing. Thank you so much Will for the amazing job you did on the house.
Sunday morning had my counter tops polished, WOW! I am a cook and my kitchen is small so the difference in look and feel was incredible. Wilhelm took great care... read more with each step of the process. His pride in his work and craftsmanship are to be commended. I also had a vanity counter that wasn't stone but needed a deep cleaning. I am so thankful I asked! Prices are reasonable and they specialize in granite, travertine and marble. Have your surfaces be the talk of the town!
They did a great job on our kitchen floor for an awesome price! The technician was on time, efficient, and knowledgable. We tried cleaning our kitchen floor ourselves and didn't... read more even come close to the job that Quality Stone Restoration did. I will absolutely keep using them.
Wil and his female co worker were very professional from the start.
They turned my worn out Travertine into a showroom floor.
My wife and I just purchased our first home... read more and Wil and his crew just made this home purchase worth it. Such beautiful work and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sincerely,
Scott and Tina Ortega
1894 Lavala Lane
El Cajon, CA
My black stone shower floor gets white and drives me nuts. Only 3 years old and little ole me is the only one who showers, the shower floor looks like... read more white scum all over. Will suggested a sealer and is very knowledgeable about stone and the reaction to cleaners etc. He coated my shower floor and also cleaned my carpets. He is willing to come back if the 2 coats of sealer need more attention.
I am impressed with his knowledge of tile and his fistedness at cleaning and care. Hopefully this coating will last a year but if not he will reseal the tile. The willingness to stand by his work is very important to me.
Quality Stone Restoration cleaned and sealed our granite countertops and backsplashes in our kitchen. They had not been sealed or deep cleaned for at least 6 years and Quality Stone... read more brought them back to life.
The products used smelled good and did not have a bad chemical smell.
The service provided was a job well done and a good value paid for the service.
I would definitely recommend this company for cleaning, sealing and restoration of granite.
I really appreciate working with a company that is great at what they do and fair as well. Wilhem is a very nice person and easy to work with. My... read more floors look amazing and we I highly recommend!
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 the pandemic, he was careful to be masked and was wearing gloves. Use Quality Stone. You won't be disappointed.
We had a very good experience with them. they did an excellent job on our counter tops and on the travertine floors. Yes I would use them again very reasonable... read more too.
Great customer service. This company strives to offer great customer service and will go over and beyond to ensure that you are happy. Answers back quote requests quickly and is... read more always extremely responsive. Technician cares about what he is doing. Highly recommend.
Very responsive. Called back the same day. Showed up on time, wearing a mask. Very thorough cleaning . Extremely satisfied with the service and results.
We got a few bids from local stone refinishers to hone and polish our stone floors (actually we only needed the main traffic areas done.) Wil, the owner, gave us... read more the best bid. He did the work himself, was meticulous and did a fabulous job! Can't even tell the difference between where it did not need work and where he honed and polished. Perfect match. I would give him more than 5 stars and will use him every time I need stone work done.
Our beautiful granite had a noticeable and growing crack in front of the sink. Will explained how it happened and repaired it to match the existing markings. Very professional, and... read more immediate with written estimates and receipts, and very careful during this covid time - wore a mask and gloves. Definitely we'll call him again!
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