Restoring the shine of a dull, tired granite top, or honing it to a soft matte, with graduated polishing that brings back depth and color.
Granite counters can lose their shine over time. Years of cleaning, wiping, scrubbing and contact with grit slowly dull the surface, especially in high-use areas near the sink and range. The stone underneath is still fine, and the shine can usually be brought back. In Nashville homes with older granite, repolishing is a cost-effective way to make counters look nearly new.
Repolishing uses a series of diamond pads and polishing compounds, moving from coarser to finer to rebuild the polish. For homeowners who prefer a soft matte look, the same process can stop at a honed finish. We prepare the area, protect cabinets and walls, work through the stages, clean up and reseal. The result is a deeper color, a more even surface and a counter that looks refreshed. The condition of granite varies a great deal from kitchen to kitchen. A counter near a sunny window may have aged differently than one beside a busy cooktop, and an island that has been scrubbed with abrasive pads will look different than a perimeter run that gets lighter use. We study these differences before we start, so the polish is even across the whole surface rather than bright in one place and dull in another. Water is used throughout to control dust, and we mask the cabinets, the walls and the sink so the work stays clean. At the end, we reseal the stone and walk you through the day-to-day habits that keep the shine, from using a soft cloth to avoiding acidic cleaners. Many owners are surprised how much better an older counter looks once the true color and depth of the stone come back, and it often makes the whole kitchen feel newer without changing a single cabinet.
Cleaning products, grit and daily wear gradually dull the polished surface.
Diamond pads and compounds are used in stages, from coarse to fine, to rebuild the polish.
Some owners prefer a matte look, and we can finish the stone at a honed level instead.
After polishing, we reseal so the stone resists stains and keeps its depth.
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BeforeAfterDeeper color.
Coarse to fine.
Your choice.
Masked and covered.
Ready for use.
Usually quick.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideGranite FinishesSee how polished, honed and leathered finishes differ in look, feel, smudges and care, and which suits each…Learn more 
Topic guideSealing and CareHow to clean granite, test the seal, treat spills and know when to reseal, in plain steps you…Learn more 
Granite colorBlack GraniteDeep, polished black with fine silver or gold flecks: a bold, classic look that pairs with white cabinets…Learn more Tick what you see on your counters and get a priority list and a plain recommendation: care, repair, restore or replace.
You tell us about your counters and what you want to change, from a repair to a whole-kitchen install, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We visit, measure, check the cabinets, walls and plumbing and talk through stone, edges, seams and sinks.
We help you choose a slab at local stone yards, plan the layout and give you an itemized written estimate with options.
Once cabinets are set and level, we template the real room, confirm cutouts and seams and send the plan to fabrication.
The stone is cut and polished, old counters are removed and the new granite is carried in, set, seamed and sealed.
We walk the finished counters with you, explain care, run the water test and leave the space clean.
Usually yes, with proper repolishing.
A typical kitchen takes about a day.
We mask and control slurry and clean thoroughly.
Yes. We can stop at a matte, honed finish.
With normal care, many years.
Scratch and Etch RemovalHoning and re-polishing to remove light scratches and dull etch marks, restoring an even, glossy surface.Explore 
Resurfacing and RestorationA full restoration for tired granite: deep cleaning, stain and etch treatment, minor repairs, repolishing and resealing in…Explore 
ResealingCleaning, testing and resealing granite so liquids bead again, with a simple schedule for keeping the protection fresh.Explore 
Granite FinishesMirror-polished, soft matte honed or textured leathered: how each finish looks, feels and wears, and which suits each…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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