Marble Repair & Restoration in San Antonio, TX
- Serving San Antonio
Marble repair and restoration removes acid etching, water rings, and dull haze from marble countertops, then re-polishes the surface to restore its original reveal.
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Gunny Stone Repair & Installations restores dulled, acid-etched marble in San Antonio kitchens and baths, removing water rings, wine etches, and cloudy spots without replacing the slab. San Antonio homeowners with older honed or polished marble get a fabricator's read on hardness and finish before the polish head ever touches stone.
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What do customers ask about Marble Repair & Restoration?
Common questions and tips from our work with San Antonio customers.
Can marble etch marks be polished out?
Most etch marks sit in the top few microns of the stone, so we wet-sand and diamond-polish the surface until the dull ring disappears and the surrounding sheen matches. Deep or wide etching sometimes needs a light honing pass first. Either way, we work the whole panel, not just the spot, so the reveal stays even across the counter.
How long does marble restoration take?
A single etch spot or ring usually takes an hour or two on site, buffed and sealed before we leave. Whole-counter re-polishing on a busy San Antonio kitchen runs closer to half a day, since we're working multiple diamond grits across the full slab to keep the finish consistent edge to edge.
What's the difference between honed and polished marble repair?
Polished marble has a mirror-like reveal, so restoration needs a full diamond polishing sequence to bring back the gloss. Honed marble has a matte, low-sheen finish, so we stop the process earlier and match that softer look instead of over-polishing it into a shine that was never there.
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Why marble etches so easily
Marble sits around 3 on the Mohs hardness scale, softer than granite or quartz, so acids in wine, citrus, and even some cleaners eat into the calcite before you notice. That's a chemical burn, not a scratch, which is why sanding grit alone won't fix it. A penetrating sealer slows moisture and staining afterward, but it doesn't stop acid etching, only routine care and coasters do.
What are the key facts about Marble Repair & Restoration?
Turnaround
Spot etch repairs: 1-2 hours; full re-polish: about half a day
Areas served
San Antonio and surrounding Hill Country communities
Materials
Marble, honed and polished finishes
What does Marble Repair & Restoration include?
- Diagnose etch depth and Mohs hardness to pick the right repair method
- Wet-sand and hone out acid etching from wine, citrus, and cleaner spills
- Multi-step diamond polishing to restore honed or polished finish
- Spot-restore water rings and cloudy haze without full resurfacing
- Apply penetrating sealer after polish to slow future etching
- Blend the restored area into the surrounding slab for consistent sheen
Where is Marble Repair & Restoration available in and around San Antonio?
We offer marble repair & restoration to customers across the region. Tap any area for full local details.
What other services go with Marble Repair & Restoration?
Common questions
Do I need to replace my whole countertop, or can it be repaired?
Most cracks, chips, and separated seams can be repaired without replacing the slab, which saves money and downtime in the kitchen. Replacement makes sense if the stone has multiple structural cracks, heavy pitting, or you're changing layouts during a remodel. A quick in-person look tells you which route makes sense.
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