Kitchen Countertop Restoration in Washington, DC
Washington DC homes — Georgetown rowhomes, Capitol Hill townhouses, Kalorama estates, Logan Circle condos — feature some of the most significant kitchen stone in the region. When marble, granite, or quartzite countertops get etched by wine, chipped at the edge, stained by oil, or worn dull from daily use, Rose Restoration restores them on site without replacement.
What We Restore on Your Countertops
- Etch removal — the dull marks left by wine, lemon, tomato, vinegar, and other acidic foods on marble and limestone
- Chip repair — corners and edges, color-matched and polished to match the surrounding stone
- Crack repair and stabilization — hairline cracks filled, polished, and made invisible
- Stain removal — oil, rust, ink, coffee, wine drawn out via poulticing
- Scratch and wear removal — fine surface scratches honed out of marble, granite, quartzite
- Seam repair — countertop seams that have opened, yellowed, or discolored
- Polishing or honing — restore the original finish (high-gloss or matte)
- Sealing with Marble Armor — our proprietary long-term protection to prevent future etching and staining
Stones We Work On
- Marble — Calacatta, Carrara, Statuario, Arabescato, Thassos
- Granite — speckled, veined, solid-color
- Quartzite — Taj Mahal, Macaubas, Fantasy Brown, Mont Blanc
- Limestone and travertine countertops
- Soapstone (specialty treatment)
- Onyx (specialty treatment)
Engineered quartz (Silestone, Caesarstone, Cambria) — we can often polish out minor scratches but can’t restore etches from aggressive chemical cleaners. Call to discuss.
Why On-Site Restoration Beats Replacement
DC kitchen stone is often high-grade imported material — full Calacatta, hand-fabricated quartzite, heirloom marble. Replacement runs $8,000–$25,000+ per kitchen. Our restoration typically costs a small fraction of that and returns the stone to the finish it had the day it was installed — sometimes better.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Washington, DC
Georgetown · Kalorama · Capitol Hill · Dupont Circle · Logan Circle · Cleveland Park · Foggy Bottom · Spring Valley · Wesley Heights · Berkley
Frequently Asked Questions
My marble countertop has dull spots from wine and lemon. Can you fix it?
Yes. Those dull spots are etches — acidic foods chemically react with the calcium in marble and remove the top surface. We hone out the etched area and re-polish to match the surrounding finish. A typical kitchen restoration with a few etches is completed in a single day.
Can you repair a chipped marble edge on my countertop?
Yes. Chips on countertop edges — typically from a dropped pan or dish — are routinely repairable. We color-match a repair compound to the specific marble, fill the chip, cure it, and hone and polish so the repair is invisible. Done correctly, you can’t find the repair site afterwards.
How long does it take?
Most kitchen countertop restorations — one or two islands, multiple etches, a few chips, final polish and seal — are completed in 1 day on-site. Larger jobs (multiple kitchens, extensive restoration, color-matched piece replacements) may run 2–3 days. The kitchen is back in normal service at the end of the work day.
What does it cost?
Typical kitchen countertop restorations run $800–$2,500 depending on stone type, damage extent, and whether Marble Armor is applied. Single chip or etch repairs start around $200–$400. We send a firm quote after a free on-site evaluation — no surprises, no hourly billing.
What is Marble Armor?
Marble Armor is Rose Restoration’s proprietary long-term protection treatment for marble, limestone, and other acid-sensitive stones. It goes on as a clear, penetrating sealer that bonds with the stone structure and dramatically reduces etching from acidic foods, staining from oil and wine, and wear from daily use. Homeowners who’ve had Marble Armor typically report zero new etches for 2–5 years between re-applications.
Free On-Site Estimate in Washington, DC
If your marble, granite, or quartzite countertops have etches, chips, stains, or just look tired, Rose Restoration will come out to Washington, DC for a free on-site evaluation. We’ll walk the kitchen, quote the work firmly, and often complete the restoration the same week. Request an estimate.
