Stone Polishing

Tile Cleaning Solutions polishes natural stone floors and countertops. Polishing brings back the shine and depth of color that marble, travertine, limestone, granite, and terrazzo lose to everyday wear. For a free quote, call 888-294-0404 or fill out the quote form on this page.

Signs Your Stone Needs Polishing

Stone that looks flat even after it’s clean is usually ready for polishing:

  • Lost shine. The floor or counter looks cloudy or flat compared to when it was installed.
  • Dull traffic areas. Kitchens, halls, and entries look worn while corners still shine.
  • Colors and veining look faded. A dull surface hides the depth of the stone.
  • Light etching. Shallow etch marks can sometimes be polished out; deeper ones need honing first.
  • Getting ready for an event or a sale. Polished stone makes a strong first impression.
Close-up of a high-gloss polished stone floor in the Bay Area

Our Stone Polishing Process

  1. Inspection. We identify the stone and check for scratches and etching that need honing before polishing.
  2. Preparation. We protect baseboards, cabinets, and adjoining surfaces. Our technicians can move small, light furniture. We don’t move heavy or fragile items, so please clear those before we arrive.
  3. Cleaning. We clean the stone so the polish is applied to a clean surface.
  4. Honing, if needed. Deeper scratches and etching are removed first with stone honing.
  5. Polishing. We polish the stone with products suited to the material, working until the shine is even across the surface.
  6. Sealing. We seal the stone to help protect the finish. If we seal, allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure before normal use and mopping.
Tile Cleaning Solutions technician explaining a free quote to a homeowner

What's Included

  • Stone identification and condition check
  • Cleaning before polishing
  • Honing of problem areas when needed
  • Polishing to an even shine
  • Sealing and care instructions
Technician polishing a stone floor in the Bay Area

Stones and Related Services

We polish marble, travertine, limestone, granite, and terrazzo, including countertops. For heavy damage, see stone restoration.

Areas We Serve

We provide stone polishing for homes and businesses in four service regions: Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Follow the link for your region to see our work there, or call us if you’re not sure we cover your neighborhood.

Aftercare for Polished Stone

  • Let the sealer cure. Wait 24 to 48 hours before normal use and mopping.
  • Dust mop often. Fine grit is what dulls polished stone fastest.
  • Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Acidic and abrasive cleaners dull the shine.
  • Wipe spills right away. Acidic drinks and foods can etch the polish in minutes.

How long the shine lasts depends on foot traffic and daily care. Plan on resealing about every 2 years.

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other services

Find out about the wide range of services provided at Tile Cleaning Solutions. Whether you need cleaning, sealing, or restoration, we’re the experts in tile care. Contact us today for details on how we can help you keep your surfaces looking great.


Tile & Grout Cleaning

Extend the life of your tile floor and surface with secure tile and grout cleaning, suitable for all kinds of tiles in both commercial and residential settings.

Tile Sealing

Specialized tile sealing service meets all your maintenance needs for tile surface and makes your daily tile cleaning easy.

Tile Stripping

Give your tile floor a fresh look that seems as new with specialized tile stripping. We offer tile stripping for all kinds of tiles.

Stone Restoration

Re-establish the natural glow of your stone tile surfaces and floors with the stone polishing service

Make your stone floors less prone to wear and scratches with specialized stone honing service

Stone Polishing

Enhance the durability and appearance of your stone floors with our specialized stone polishing service

Frequently Asked Questions

Call 888-294-0404 or use the quote form on this page. Tell us about the size of the area, the surface, and its condition, and we’ll give you a free quote.

We polish marble, travertine, limestone, granite, and terrazzo. Some stones, like slate and many sandstones, are not meant to have a high polish, and we’ll recommend a better option.

Polishing can remove very light surface marks. Deeper scratches and etching need honing first, then polishing.

Polished stone is smoother than honed stone and can be slick when wet. For bathrooms and entries, a honed finish or anti-slip treatment may be a better fit.

Yes. We polish countertops as well as floors and seal them afterward to help protect the finish.

It depends on traffic and care. With regular maintenance, about every 2 years is a good reference point for busy areas.