Thanks to a Stone Honing in Brentwood, TN, This Marble Foyer Regained Its Original Glossy Appearance

February 10, 2019

For centuries, people have used marble for décor, tile flooring, and even making statues. Marble has become common in homes and business for its durability, uniqueness, and the beauty it gives to any room. One of the best attributes of this natural stone is the way it elevates the appearance of almost any space. In addition, marble comes in a variety of colors and mixes, giving the owners many decorative possibilities.


Sir Grout Nashville's next clients were a couple who had been living in their beautiful house for a few years. When they bought the property, they were newly-married and were very excited to have their home. The wife had always dreamed of having a marble floor in the foyer area for the shiny look the natural stone could provide to the entrance of the home. The couple was finally able to install the marble tiles on the foyer's floor, and the woman was delighted with the space. She had a weekly maintenance routine to keep the surface looking as glossy as possible, but there was a problem: she used harsh products and improper cleaning methods when cleaning the stone. This led her to contact our stone honing technicians in Brentwood, TN so she could bring back the shiny look of the marble.

Weeks earlier, she noticed the foyer's floor was a little bit duller than she remembered. The surface was not as shiny as before, so she got worried and searched online for different techniques or possible cleaners that might work. After cleaning the marble floor using these products, she realized nothing was working. She decided to look for professionals to help with restoration of the foyer's surface.

Here are some facts about marble you must be aware of:

Marble Will Stain with Acidic Substances

Unfortunately, using acidic-based products will damage the stone due to the chemical reaction it has with this type of substance and these stains can be hard to eliminate.

Be Careful with Scratches

Marble is a relatively soft material and can be scratched, chipped, or scraped if it is not correctly maintained. People regularly use incorrect methods and cleaners when cleaning natural stone.

The homeowner realized she had been using improper products and techniques for years. She thought maybe that was the main reason the stone was opaque. She immediately searched online for high-quality stone specialists in Brentwood, finding Sir Grout Nashville in the search results. While browsing on the website, she read many positive reviews left by satisfied clients and saw several photos in our picture gallery section. After this, she was completely convinced we were her best option to recover the shiny appearance of the natural stone floor. She called to schedule a free in-home consultation. She called to schedule a free in-home consultation and begin the restoration process the included the following steps:

Evaluation Day

On the date of the appointment, our team of stone professionals visited the customer's home to evaluate the marble surface and to offer the best solution to restore it. Once they were invited to see the floor, the experts diagnosed the problem right away. The natural stone looked dull and scratched. They asked her about the maintenance routine she'd been doing. After hearing she'd been using soap and acid-based products, our specialists explained that these types of products damaged the stone surface. Additionally, they told her to stop worrying because our stone honing and polishing services would completely restore the marble to its original beauty. The woman accepted the offer and set up a date for the job.

Restoration Day

A few days later, our stone technicians returned to the house to begin the procedure. First, they needed to clean the entire stone surface. The team applied Sir Grout's pH-neutral cleaner with ingredients that can help inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and let it soak for a couple of minutes. Next, they used a high-speed but gentle scrubber to remove the dirt accumulated on the marble.

Once the floor was clean and dry, Sir Grout Nashville's team of professionals continued with the honing process. For that, they used low-number grit pads to remove all the etch marks and scratches. Next, our specialists applied a special powder and slowly increased the number of the grit until they achieved the shiny look the client desired. Finally, the experts used a solvent-based sealer to block the pores of the stone to prevent future damages for the marble.

When the job was finished, our specialists showed the results to the homeowner. She was surprised to see the foyer's floor totally clean and shiny. The woman thanked the team for the amazing service and mentioned she would recommend our company to anyone having these types of problems.

Before leaving, the technicians gave the customer a few tips for preserving the glossy appearance of the natural stone. First, they told her that removing spills soon after they occur is very important to avoid stains problems. Second, they suggested always cleaning with pH-neutral stone-safe products such as our proprietary Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner, which can help inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, mold, and other microorganisms for an extended period of time after it is applied. Finally, they recommended checking the sealant twice a year.

Are your natural stone surfaces looking opaque and colorless? Sir Grout Nashville is your best choice for solving the problem. To set up a free in-home evaluation, call us at (615) 649-5929 or fill out the "Request a Quote" form. To learn more information about our services and latest promotions, subscribe to our newsletter.

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