Honing and re-polishing to remove light scratches and dull etch marks, restoring an even, glossy surface.
Granite is one of the hardest countertop stones, but it is not scratch-proof, and it can etch. Etching is a dull spot left when an acidic substance, such as lemon juice, vinegar, wine or a harsh cleaner, reacts with minerals in the stone. Granite resists it better than marble, but some stones and some products still leave marks. Light scratches come from grit, ceramic and rough cookware. In Nashville kitchens, dull rings around the sink and near the stove are common, and they can usually be fixed.
We assess the stone and the damage, then treat only the affected areas or the full surface, depending on what is needed. Light etches can be buffed out with polishing powders and pads. Deeper scratches may need honing first, then re-polishing. The result is an even, glossy surface. We also explain which cleaners and habits to avoid so the problem does not return. We also test a small area first so you can see the result before we treat the whole counter, and we stay conservative with honed or leathered stones where over-polishing could change the look.
Etching is chemical dulling, while scratching is physical. They are treated differently.
Small areas can be spot treated, though a full pass often looks more even.
Deeper marks are honed down and then re-polished through progressively finer stages.
Avoid acidic cleaners, use cutting boards and wipe spills promptly to keep the finish.
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Etch or scratch.
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Gentle process.
Cleaners to avoid.
No patchy spots.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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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.
It resists etching better than marble, but acids can dull some granites and some sealers.
Light scratches usually can. Deep gouges may need a different approach.
We blend the polish so the repaired area matches the surrounding stone.
Vinegar, lemon, harsh bathroom cleaners and some abrasives.
Spot repairs are quick. Full surfaces take a half to full day.
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Deep CleaningStone-safe deep cleaning that lifts grease, grime and residue from granite and grout lines, and brings back clarity…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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