Residential Marble Restoration
Marble Restoration for Your Home
Marble is beautiful, but it’s also one of the most delicate natural stones in your home. Acidic spills etch the surface.
Daily use leaves scratches. Water deposits dull the finish. Over time, the stone that once made your kitchen or
bathroom feel luxurious starts to look worn and neglected.
The good news: marble can almost always be restored. Not patched over, not covered up — genuinely restored
to the smooth, luminous finish you remember. And it typically costs 80–90% less than replacing it.
Rose Restoration has been restoring marble in homes across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. for over 40
years. From Carrara kitchen countertops to Calacatta bathroom floors, we’ve brought thousands of marble surfaces
back to life.
Marble Vanity & Bathroom Restoration
Marble vanities and bathroom surfaces add luxury to your home, but they are particularly vulnerable to damage from water, soaps, and everyday use. Over time, minerals from water can cause unsightly stains, and acidic products like shampoos or cleaners can lead to etching on the surface. Our restoration services address these issues by carefully removing damage and restoring your marble to its original elegance. From shower walls to vanities, we bring dull, worn-out bathroom marble back to life with precise polishing and protective treatments that resist moisture and enhance durability, leaving your bathroom gleaming and refined. For more on restoring the gloss to your marble tables, check out this article on the Washington Post!
Etch & Scratch Repair
Acidic spills, abrasive cleaners, and sharp objects can cause etching and scratching on marble surfaces, detracting from their smooth, polished appearance. These marks are more than just aesthetic issues—they weaken the surface and reduce the stone’s longevity. Our etch and scratch repair services involve honing away surface damage and restoring the natural texture and gloss of the stone. Whether it’s a countertop marked by knife cuts or a bathroom vanity dulled by improper cleaning products, we use advanced techniques to repair and restore the pristine beauty of your marble, ensuring it looks as good as new and remains durable for years.
Deep Cleaning & Stain Removal
Stains from oils, food, wine, or makeup can penetrate marble’s porous surface, making them challenging to remove without professional help. Over time, everyday dirt and grime can also dull the stone’s appearance. Our deep cleaning and stain removal services go beyond standard cleaning methods, using safe, eco-friendly products to extract even the toughest stains while preserving the integrity of the marble. This process not only restores your surfaces to their original vibrancy but also prepares them for sealing, ensuring a long-lasting clean that’s easy to maintain. With our expertise, even heavily stained or neglected marble can be revived, bringing back its natural beauty and elegance while protecting it for future use.
Countertop Restoration
Your kitchen and bathroom countertops endure heavy use, from meal prep to personal care routines, which can lead to stains, chips, and dullness. Our countertop restoration services are designed to repair these issues, bringing your marble surfaces back to their original brilliance. We specialize in repairing chips and cracks, polishing away wear and tear, and sealing the surface to prevent future damage. Whether your countertops have minor blemishes or require significant restoration, our team ensures they look flawless and function beautifully in your home. With meticulous attention to detail, we not only restore the surface but also enhance its durability, ensuring it withstands daily use while retaining its timeless appeal.
Sealing & Polishing
Polishing and sealing are essential steps in maintaining and protecting your marble surfaces. Polishing enhances the stone’s natural luster, giving your countertops, vanities, or floors a high-end, glossy finish. Sealing, on the other hand, provides a protective barrier that prevents moisture, oils, and other substances from penetrating the porous surface. Together, these services make your marble more resilient and easier to care for in the long term. Our team uses high-quality sealants and advanced polishing techniques to leave your marble surfaces smooth, gleaming, and safeguarded against everyday wear.
Where We Restore Marble in Your Home
• Kitchen countertops & islands — The most common residential marble project. Etching from cooking acids
and scratches from daily use.
• Bathroom vanities & shower walls — Water deposits, soap buildup, and etching from bathroom products.
• Entryway & foyer floors — High-traffic wear, scratches, and dullness from foot traffic, shoes, and grit.
• Fireplace surrounds — Smoke staining, heat discoloration, and general dulling.
• Staircases & thresholds — Wear patterns on treads, chips on edges, and dull transitions between rooms.
• Tables, desks & furniture — Marble tabletops, coffee tables, and accent pieces.
Polished vs. Honed: Choosing Your Finish
After restoration, you choose the finish level. Here’s the difference:
Protect Your Marble After Restoration: Marble Armor
Here’s the truth about marble: even after a perfect restoration, it’s still marble. It will etch again the next time lemon
juice or wine touches it — unless it’s protected.
Marble Armor is our proprietary protective film that shields marble countertops, vanities, and tables from staining
and etching. It’s invisible, doesn’t change the look or feel of the stone, and can be replaced if damaged. No other
restoration company in the area offers this.
Most clients who restore their marble countertops add Marble Armor at the same time. It’s the difference between a
restoration that lasts months and one that lasts years.
Marble Restoration FAQs
Q: Can you remove etch marks from my marble countertop?
A: Yes — this is one of the most common things we do. Etch marks from lemon, vinegar, wine, and cleaning products are polished out during the restoration process. The surface is then sealed or protected with Marble Armor to prevent recurrence.
Q: How much does marble restoration cost for a kitchen countertop?
A: Most kitchen countertop restorations range from $500–$1,500 depending on the size, number of pieces, and extent of damage. Compare that to $5,000–$15,000+ for replacement including demolition, fabrication, and installation. We provide a free assessment with exact pricing.
Q: How long does marble restoration take?
A: A typical countertop restoration takes 3–6 hours. Floor restoration depends on the area — most are completed in 1–2 days. You can use your surfaces the same day in most cases.
Q: Should I seal my marble after restoration?
A: Yes. We apply a professional-grade impregnating sealer after every restoration. For countertops exposed to cooking acids, we also recommend Marble Armor for the highest level of protection.
Q: Will the restoration match the rest of my marble?
A: Absolutely. We restore the entire surface uniformly, so there are no mismatched areas. For chip and crack repairs, we use color-matched fillers that blend seamlessly with the surrounding stone.
Q: What cleaning products should I use on marble?
A: Use only pH-neutral stone cleaners. Avoid vinegar, lemon-based cleaners, Windex, bleach, and any product with acid. We’ll provide specific care instructions after every project.
Why Rose Restoration?
Rose Restoration Offers Professional Natural Stone, Concrete, Wood, Metal, and Terrazzo Restoration Services.
Time in Business: Rose Restoration has over 40 years of industry leadership and experience in stone and concrete restoration. Our long-standing presence in the industry highlights the depth of expertise and reliability we have earned over the years. We have shown ourselves as trusted leaders in the field, consistently delivering superior results, and earning the confidence of our clients.
Stone Professionals: Our restoration team is composed of knowledgeable technicians who are skilled in approaching various stone restoration challenges. We have the experience to handle different types of stones and are adept at finding safe and efficient ways to manage projects.
Personalized Scopes: We provide personalized scopes to our clients. Rose Restoration offers a range of services, including stone, wood, and metal restoration, one-time projects, and maintenance services. We take pride in maintaining and restoring commercial spaces and have the resources to handle projects of different scales. Whatever your stone needs, we are here to help.