CASE STUDIES​

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Take a glimpse into our case studies that showcase real-life projects we have done, highlighting the transformations that we brought about. These case studies serve as a testament to the quality of our services and the results that we have consistently delivered to our clients.

We repaired the beautiful marble floor in this yacht so the owner could enjoy it for many years to come.
We used custom-tinted, color-matched epoxy to repair the hole in this travertine floor.
We removed rust stains, honed, polished, cleaned, and sealed this vanity top for a fresh like-new look.
We provided precision limestone chip repair services, dramatically improving the appearance of this limestone.
Grout removed and replaced. Tile and grout cleaned and sealed. It’s like a new bathroom at a fraction of the cost!
This marble vanity top was long overdue for services. We honed, polished, and sealed it, restoring it to like-new condition.
We stripped off the old topical coating, honed, cleaned, and sealed this travertine floor. No more stripping and re-coating!
We repaired the damaged granite and refinished the entire top for a like-new look.
We changed the finish from polished to an elegant honed finish.
We refinished the floor, removing the etch damage and restoring the elegance.
This damaged limestone shower threshold will hold up for many years to come because of our repairs.
We removed the unsightly rug line and made the entire floor look fresh, clean, and inviting once again.
This marble shower looks clean and beautiful once again, because of our restoration services.
This dull and dirty looking travertine floor looks brand new again after our honing and polishing services.
We honed and polished to remove etch damage and restore the finish. Looks great now!
This marble vanity was dull and had etch damage. We honed and polished it to like-new condition.
This shower was damaged, stained, and dull. We restored the color and shine and replaced the damaged caulk.
Regular mopping and scrubbing were no longer effective. Our professional deep cleaning did the trick!
This black marble floor had lost its luster and looked gray. We restored the clarity and color.
This high-traffic marble floor had very little reflection. We honed and polished to restore the finish.
We re-honed, deep cleaned and tiles and grout lines, and sealed to give this travertine a fresh, like-new look.
This Saltillo floor in Point Loma was dirty and unsightly. We stripped, cleaned, and resealed for a like-new look.
We stripped, honed, cleaned, repaired, and sealed this travertine floor, restoring its elegance.
The homeowners were not aware that marble, a calcium-based stone, was sensitive to acidic substances. We restored the shower to like new.
The moisture barrier was compromised and the rod rusted and expanded, causing the granite to crack. We repaired and refinished for a brand new look.
This exterior quartzite was lacking luster, depth of color, and clarity. We deep cleaned, repaired, and sealed to beautifully restore its appearance.
The appearance of this granite and travertine medallion and elevator floor had become diminished. We restored the clarity and reflective finish.
The homeowners had no idea why the granite broke, as no one had done anything to cause such damage. We told them it wasn’t their fault.
This casino restroom floor looks brand new again, because of our professional stone restoration services.
We honed and polished to restore the luster and clarity to this etched, dull black marble vanity.
Our professional shower restoration services took this tile and grout from dirty and dull to clean and like-new.
Our honing, polishing, deep cleaning, and color enhancing sealer application restored the rich, beautiful appearance of this tumbled travertine.
We installed new white epoxy grout and refinishing this marble floor, restoring the reflective finish and achieving a brand new look.
Etches, often mistakenly called “water marks” can really stand out when the light hits just right, making the finish look sloppy and dirty. San Diego homeowners called us because they wanted the nice, glossy finish the countertops had when they were first installed.
Homeowners in Poway had not had their travertine floors professionally cleaned and sealed in years. The finish was scratched and dull and the grout lines were embedded with dirt and contaminants.
This travertine shower pan was looking pretty grungy, but our honing, cleaning, and sealing services made a dramatic difference.
We removed years of dullness and damage off these granite countertops, restoring the glossy finish
We cleaned and sanitized the travertine to remove contaminants and restored the honed finish
We removed the scratches, restored the honed finish, and sealed this marble top
We improved the wood-like appearance of this floor with grout color sealing
We deep cleaned the tile and grout and then sealed the grout lines to inhibit staining
We deep cleaned the grout lines and restored the satin finish on this travertine floor
This marble shower had severe etch damage. We honed, polished, and restored its factory finish.
The scratches on this marble countertop were pretty deep. We were able to remove the scratches and restore the honed finish.
This slate floor was dirty and unsanitary. We deep cleaned and sanitized it, making a dramatic difference.
We repaired a crack in this travertine floor, achieving fantastic results and helping the homeowners avoid replacement tiles.
The topical sealer on this floor was scratched and showing traffic patterns. We stripped it and gave the floor a natural polish.
We removed the salt deposits on this travertine floor and restored the beautiful, soft matte finish.
The homeowners were afraid the reddish-brown stains had permanently set into the stone. We were able to remove the stains and restore the finish.
We know how to protect special features and surrounding surfaces that have the potential to become damaged during the restoration process, and we always achieve fantastic results.
What a difference our professional travertine cleaning services made for this dirty, unsightly floor!
We removed grease, grime, food and sauce splatters, and other contaminants, restoring the warm and welcoming appearance of this travertine backsplash.
Homeowners moved a patio table, saw the fresh, much cleaner limestone underneath, and they realized they were long overdue for professional limestone services.
This well-trafficked travertine floor had been exposed to spilled drinks, dirt and grime, and other factors causing an increasingly poor appearance. We honed, cleaned, and restored it.
This once-beautiful marble and natural stone shower had old caulking, as well as stains and build up. We restored it to a like-new condition.
The installer was relieved that we were able to remove factory scratches and restore the polished finish on this marble floor.
Our tile and grout deep cleaning services flushed out ground-in dirt, grime, and bacteria. We color sealed the grout lines, too. What a difference!
Micro pores along the surface of this travertine trapped dirt, grime, and contaminants. We provided a custom solution.
Spilled drinks and improper cleaners left unsightly etch marks on this travertine. We removed the etches and gave the floor a new honed finish
This gray travertine had turned yellow. Professional refinishing is the only way to get rid of this kind of discoloration called antiquing.
This honed marble floor had etch damage and dirty grout lines. We re-honed and cleaned the floor
The granite elevator floor had tiny scratches and a dull, unattractive appearance. We honed and polished it, restoring the beautiful, reflective finish.
See the dramatic difference our granite crack repair services made in the appearance and durability of this countertop. No need to replace.
The cost of repair versus the cost of replacement was a no-brainer for these homeowners. They loved the end result and were glad they had called us.
What began as a small crack in this granite countertop eventually expanded into a deep, long crack. We repaired and refinished the countertop to a like-new condition.
The homeowners wanted to avoid the cost of replacement. Our work demonstrates how marble vanity top cracks and breaks can be repaired.
The busy owner of this gorgeous polished White Carrera Marble countertop wanted to wait longer
Dirty-looking tile and grout would be no big deal if sweeping and mopping made a difference. For the owners of this porcelain tile floor
The “water stains” you see here are technically not water stains at all. This red limestone tub surround has etch damage
The Rancho Santa Fe owners of this soft satin honed marble floor did not want a glossy, mirror like polish, but they weren’t quite satisfied with the amount of reflection of their current finish
The appearance of this quartzite floor in a La Jolla, CA home had diminished with over ten years of traffic and use and no professional maintenance
A homeowner in San Diego, CA, never suspected that a throw rug could damage a travertine floor. When the rug was removed, some of the rubber backing stuck to the travertine
This Rancho Santa Fe home had older Mexican pavers, otherwise know as Saltillo tiles, that were faded and dirty looking
Limestone, a very soft and sensitive stone, can easily be etched. Severe etching feels rough to the touch and can’t be removed using DIY methods
Homeowners in Poway, CA called us because their grout lines would not come clean, even with vigorous scrubbing
With time and use, the naturally occurring holes in travertine become exposed and fill with unsightly and unsanitary contaminants
This slate patio had a chalky efflorescence, which is typical in areas where salts and minerals seep up through the stone via moisture.
Time and use, spilled drinks, dirt and grime tracked from shoes, and other factors contributed to the poor appearance of this floor
This gorgeous marble medallion had lost its shine and wow-factor with time and use. The whites no longer gleamed and the colors were falling flat
This travertine floor in Poway Estates had ground-in dirt, grime and stains due to heavy traffic and use
The appearance of this beautiful marble was diminished by hard water build up, as you can see in the BEFORE portion of the image.
This bathroom countertop, polished emperador dark marble, was in poor shape with severe etching from cleaning products
Over time, travertine takes on a natural patina, also known as antiquing, which is a darkening of the stone
This marble window sill in a Carmel Valley residence had hard water damage and lost its natural reddish color
Travertine has a tendency to darken as its iron compounds mix with oxygen. It can also show dark spots from ground-in dirt
For 13 years, heavy traffic, usage, dirt and spills had taken their toll on this travertine floor, located in the laundry room of
The travertine floor in this La Jolla rental was neglected and had taken a beating from tenants
Regular cleaning and scrubbing were ineffective against deep, ground-in dirt, grime and bacteria embedded in the grout lines
The tile had lost its shine and the dirty grout was taking away from the floor’s once beautiful appearance.
A less-than-reputable contractor had damaged the stone’s beautiful finish by attempting to remove lippage
Chanel is a luxury brand that expects nothing but the best. Our technicians virtually erased all scratches and surface damage to this white marble floor housing Chanel’s iconic logo, taking special care to work around the decorative granite inlay.
This porcelain tile and grout floor had seen its fair share of traffic. The tiles had become scuffed and dingy
Some natural stone problems are very minor and can be completely resolved quickly and easily, for example, this
This limestone floor originally had a honed finish. We rehoned and polished
Travertine floor severely neglected by renters gets a professional deep cleaning, traverfill, and matte finish
This travertine tile with delicate Listello mosaic needed special care to bring it back to its original condition.
A contractor put a topical sealer on this Montauk Blue slate tile floor, an improper restoration method that looks beautiful at first, but over time causes some major problems.
This travertine floor with its striking medallion inlay lost had become dirty and unimpressive from years of foot traffic.
This marble floor lost its luster and the grout was dark from foot traffic
Despite all their cleaning efforts, the owners of this travertine could not remove all the unsightly dirt and debris that had accumulated in the porous grout and naturally occurring pits in the floor
This marble floor had lost its original, glossy shine. Dirt and debris had also settled into the grout.
This Old Town marble floor had dirty grout lines and stains that distracted from the elegant home decor.
This travertine floor needed to be cleaned and lost its sheen finish.
Years of dirty build-up diminished the appearance of this floor.
This dull travertine floor needed a soft, even finish, clean grout and sealer.
This travertine floor had ten year’s worth of foot traffic and dirty grout lines.
This travertine floor in the Pinnacle Tower had grime from foot traffic and dirty grout lines
With heavy traffic and use this travertine floor didn’t just look dirty — it really was filthy
Heavy traffic, dirt, and grime diminished the appearance of this floor
The fillers in the naturally-occurring holes were exposed with traffic and use
This honed travertine floor was in a home that had been rented to college students
No matter how well marble is sealed, with years of use sealers wear off
The ornate pink marble floors in this home were hidden under a layer of dirt and grime
This floor was in bad condition after almost 15 years without professional maintenance
The appearance of the grout lines of this tub and tile combo had diminished
This countertop had a round etch in a very obvious place
In a recently purchased home, rug lines diminished the look of the limestone floor
With regular exposure to acidic substances, this floor always looked dirty
What was interesting and unusual about this job was that the customer requested that we use a contrasting filler instead of matching the color to the surrounding stone
The like-new look of these tiles will last a long time without the need to strip off and reapply coatings in the future.
This 25-year-old polished Rojo Alicanate marble vanity had bad water damage. The deep, bold color it once had was lost with time and use.
It takes knowledge and experience to restore a floor comprised of mixed materials. This floor had both marble and granite.
This thirty-year-old polished marble floor had become yellowed. The grout lines were dirty, and the overall appearance of the floor had become diminished with time and use.
The biggest problem with this floor was that the grout had become loose and had fallen out entirely in some places
The appearance of the listello on this travertine floor was diminished by the dirt and grime that had collected
When time, traffic, and usage take a toll, the appearance of honed and filled travertine declines
This honed limestone floor had become dull and lifeless, with many holes and very dirty grout lines
First, we cleaned and re-sealed this travertine floor. Then, we applied an epoxy grout stain to the grout lines
Sometimes travertine just needs a good cleaning and some minor restoration, as is the case with this floor
The homeowners thought that the floor would need to be replaced. Thankfully, they called Set In Stone first
This Black Marble floor had lost its shine and luster. It had a dull hazy appearance that detracted from the overall elegance of this large, upscale bathroom
This fifteen-year-old travertine floor was in desperate need of repair and restoration. Travertine is a unique stone
Our customers, Carmel Valley homeowners, tried cleaning their limestone floors themselves, but they were not satisfied
It wasn’t until we cleared the furniture from the room and lifted the rug that this homeowner able to see how dirty her floors had actually become.
The honed/satin finish of this veined cut travertine plank flooring was very muted and lacked luster. We needed to adjust our regular travertine floor restoration process, because of the unique qualities of these travertine tiles.
When this travertine floor was first installed eight or nine years ago, the installers left residue from grouting all over the floor. This chalky residue filled all the little micropores in the surface of the travertine and really distorted the overall look of the floor.
When a natural stone installer sets tile unevenly, it creates a trip and fall hazard and gives the floor an unsightly appearance.
Unfortunately, dirt and grime can get trapped in the grooves and around the edges of tumbled travertine, causing
For 11 years, this honed finish travertine floor had never been professionally cleaned. This floor needed a good
A homeowner in the Scripps Ranch community contact us to restore and add a little shine to his travertine floor. It had a honed finish that, at some point in the past, looked great, but the floor had since become very dull looking.
Frustrated with the never-ending battle to keep her tile floor clean, this Poway homeowner contacted us.
After 25 years of use, the porcelain tile and grout in this Rancho Bernardo home had become very dirty. Although the homeowners were meticulous with regular sweeping, mopping, and occasional scrubbing, the floors just got to the point where they never really looked clean.
This granite vanity top in a Carlsbad home had etching. Notice the white mark.
Having just paid for a new shower installation, the last thing this homeowner wanted to do was spend more money than necessary to have scratches repaired.
This marble floor continues from the living room area into a restroom. The homeowner preferred to have a polished finish in the living room area and a honed (matte) finish in the restroom.
After moving in, these homeowners realized their travertine floor desperately needed professional cleaning and restoration
We were able to hone, polish, and seal this beautiful limestone floor without damaging the wood inlays.
This Red Marble kitchen island top, even with proper care and maintenance, became worn and dull-looking with normal usage
Topical sealers become worn over time with scuffs, scratches, and ground-in dirt from regular foot traffic.
Many people see a floor like this and assume that it will have to be replaced. But natural stone, unlike other surfaces, can be restored to a brand new appearance
We can hone and polish marble floors without damaging decorative elements like the granite inlays seen here
This Marriott lobby had not been restored in over 10 years restored. Located across the street form the Padres Stadium, the lobby had been subject to moisture and excessive foot traffic
Homeowners in the Del Mar, California area called us as a last resort, assuming this botched installation of 3,500 square feet of travertine would have to be removed
We consistently get calls from homeowners who complain of their marble becoming etched. This comes as no surprise
The limestone showers at Mission Bay Hyatt hotel, San Diego, had hard water stains and etches from an acidic cleaner that was incorrectly used. The Hyatt was worried that the showers could not be restored…
In Carmel Valley, California, we often see surfaces that have become etched due to acidic cleaners. We honed the stone to remove etches and damage and prepare the stone for polishing