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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.

Granite Countertop Restored, Not Replaced

Granite crack repair in San Diego restored a damaged countertop to a smooth, seamless finish—saving the cost of full replacement.

Seamless Granite Crack Repair

Granite crack repair in San Diego restored a damaged countertop to a smooth, seamless finish—saving the homeowner from costly replacement.

Epoxy Injection Marble Floor Repair

We repaired the beautiful marble floor in this yacht so the owner could enjoy it for many years to come.

Rancho Bernardo Travertine Repair

We used custom-tinted, color-matched epoxy to repair the hole in this travertine floor.

Marble Vanity Rust Removal

We removed rust stains, honed, polished, cleaned, and sealed this vanity top for a fresh like-new look.

Chipped Limestone Repair and Refinishing

We provided precision limestone chip repair services, dramatically improving the appearance of this limestone.

San Diego Grout Removal and Replacement

Grout removed and replaced. Tile and grout cleaned and sealed. It’s like a new bathroom at a fraction of the cost!

San Diego Marble Vanity Restoration

This marble vanity top was long overdue for services. We honed, polished, and sealed it, restoring it to like-new condition.

Chula Vista Travertine Floor Restoration

We stripped off the old topical coating, honed, cleaned, and sealed this travertine floor. No more stripping and re-coating!

Crack Behind Granite Sink Repaired

We repaired the damaged granite and refinished the entire top for a like-new look.

Changing the Finish of Travertine

We changed the finish from polished to an elegant honed finish.

Rancho Santa Fe Travertine Restoration

We refinished the floor, removing the etch damage and restoring the elegance.

Shower Threshold Repaired and Restored

This damaged limestone shower threshold will hold up for many years to come because of our repairs.

Rug Line on Travertine Removed

We removed the unsightly rug line and made the entire floor look fresh, clean, and inviting once again.

Marble Shower Walls Polished

This marble shower looks clean and beautiful once again, because of our restoration services.

Travertine Holes Filled and Repaired

This dull and dirty looking travertine floor looks brand new again after our honing and polishing services.

Bathroom Floor Etch Damage Erased

We honed and polished to remove etch damage and restore the finish. Looks great now!

Crema Marfil Vanity Refinished

This marble vanity was dull and had etch damage. We honed and polished it to like-new condition.

Slate Shower Beautifully Restored

This shower was damaged, stained, and dull. We restored the color and shine and replaced the damaged caulk.

Fresh, Clean Tile and Grout Floor

Regular mopping and scrubbing were no longer effective. Our professional deep cleaning did the trick!

Black Marble Floor Refinished

This black marble floor had lost its luster and looked gray. We restored the clarity and color.

Commercial Marble Floor Polishing

This high-traffic marble floor had very little reflection. We honed and polished to restore the finish.

Del Mar Condo Travertine Floor Restored

We re-honed, deep cleaned and tiles and grout lines, and sealed to give this travertine a fresh, like-new look.

Point Loma Saltillo Beautifully Restored

This Saltillo floor in Point Loma was dirty and unsightly. We stripped, cleaned, and resealed for a like-new look.

Problematic Topical Coating Removed

We stripped, honed, cleaned, repaired, and sealed this travertine floor, restoring its elegance.

Badly Etched Marble Shower Restored

The homeowners were not aware that marble, a calcium-based stone, was sensitive to acidic substances. We restored the shower to like new.

Cracked Granite Sink Cutout Repaired

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.

New Finish for Dull Exterior Quartzite

This exterior quartzite was lacking luster, depth of color, and clarity. We deep cleaned, repaired, and sealed to beautifully restore its appearance.

Travertine and Granite Medallion Restored

The appearance of this granite and travertine medallion and elevator floor had become diminished. We restored the clarity and reflective finish.

Broken Granite Around Sink Repaired

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.

Travertine and Marble Casino Restroom

This casino restroom floor looks brand new again, because of our professional stone restoration services.

Black Marble Vanity Restoration

We honed and polished to restore the luster and clarity to this etched, dull black marble vanity.

Porcelain Shower Grout Color Sealing

Our professional shower restoration services took this tile and grout from dirty and dull to clean and like-new.

Tumbled Travertine Pan Refinished

Our honing, polishing, deep cleaning, and color enhancing sealer application restored the rich, beautiful appearance of this tumbled travertine.

Marble Floor Factory Finish Restored

We installed new white epoxy grout and refinishing this marble floor, restoring the reflective finish and achieving a brand new look.

Etched Marble Sink Repolished

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.

Honed Travertine Like New Again

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.

Travertine Shower Pan Restored

This travertine shower pan was looking pretty grungy, but our honing, cleaning, and sealing services made a dramatic difference.

New Look For Uba Tuba Granite

We removed years of dullness and damage off these granite countertops, restoring the glossy finish

Unfilled Honed Travertine Restoration

We cleaned and sanitized the travertine to remove contaminants and restored the honed finish

Honed Marble Table Refinished

We removed the scratches, restored the honed finish, and sealed this marble top

Grout Lines Color Sealed

We improved the wood-like appearance of this floor with grout color sealing

Tile and Grout Deep Cleaning

We deep cleaned the tile and grout and then sealed the grout lines to inhibit staining

Satin Finish Travertine Restored

We deep cleaned the grout lines and restored the satin finish on this travertine floor

Polished Marble Etches Removed

This marble shower had severe etch damage. We honed, polished, and restored its factory finish.

Honed Marble Scratches Removed

The scratches on this marble countertop were pretty deep. We were able to remove the scratches and restore the honed finish.

Slate Floor Deep Cleaned

This slate floor was dirty and unsanitary. We deep cleaned and sanitized it, making a dramatic difference.

Travertine Floor Crack Repaired

We repaired a crack in this travertine floor, achieving fantastic results and helping the homeowners avoid replacement tiles.

Travertine Old Sealer Removed

The topical sealer on this floor was scratched and showing traffic patterns. We stripped it and gave the floor a natural polish.

Travertine Salt Deposits Removed

We removed the salt deposits on this travertine floor and restored the beautiful, soft matte finish.

Rust Removed From Sink Area

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.

Travertine and Wood Inlays Restored

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.

Tumbled Travertine Floor Deep Cleaned

What a difference our professional travertine cleaning services made for this dirty, unsightly floor!

Honed Travertine Backsplash Restored

We removed grease, grime, food and sauce splatters, and other contaminants, restoring the warm and welcoming appearance of this travertine backsplash.

Exterior Limestone Cleaned and Sealed

Homeowners moved a patio table, saw the fresh, much cleaner limestone underneath, and they realized they were long overdue for professional limestone services.

Well-Trafficked Travertine Cleaned and Honed

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.

New Caulk Makes a Big Difference

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.

Polished Marble Factory Marks Removed

The installer was relieved that we were able to remove factory scratches and restore the polished finish on this marble floor.

Deep Cleaning and Grout Color Sealing

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!

Barona Travertine Floor & Drain

Micro pores along the surface of this travertine trapped dirt, grime, and contaminants. We provided a custom solution.

Etched Travertine Gets New Finish

Spilled drinks and improper cleaners left unsightly etch marks on this travertine. We removed the etches and gave the floor a new honed finish

Gray Travertine No Longer Yellow

This gray travertine had turned yellow. Professional refinishing is the only way to get rid of this kind of discoloration called antiquing.

Honed Marble Etch Damage Erased

This honed marble floor had etch damage and dirty grout lines. We re-honed and cleaned the floor

Black Granite Elevator Floor Refinished

The granite elevator floor had tiny scratches and a dull, unattractive appearance. We honed and polished it, restoring the beautiful, reflective finish.

Cracks Repaired and Granite Refinished

See the dramatic difference our granite crack repair services made in the appearance and durability of this countertop. No need to replace.

Precision Granite Crack Repair

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.

Granite Countertop Crack Repaired

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.

Precision Repair For Marble Vanity

The homeowners wanted to avoid the cost of replacement. Our work demonstrates how marble vanity top cracks and breaks can be repaired.

Change Finish From Polished To Honed

The busy owner of this gorgeous polished White Carrera Marble countertop wanted to wait longer

Porcelain Tile Floor Cleaned, Sealed

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

Red Limestone Etch Removal and Polish

The “water stains” you see here are technically not water stains at all. This red limestone tub surround has etch damage

Satin Finish Marble Rejuvenated

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

Quartzite Floor Cleaned and Restored

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

Rug Backing Damaged Travertine

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

Mexican Pavers a.k.a. Saltillo Cleaned

This Rancho Santa Fe home had older Mexican pavers, otherwise know as Saltillo tiles, that were faded and dirty looking

Limestone Countertop Etch Removal

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

Epoxy Stain Does Wonders for Grout

Homeowners in Poway, CA called us because their grout lines would not come clean, even with vigorous scrubbing

Downtown San Diego Floor Restored

With time and use, the naturally occurring holes in travertine become exposed and fill with unsightly and unsanitary contaminants

Slate Color Enhancing Works Wonders

This slate patio had a chalky efflorescence, which is typical in areas where salts and minerals seep up through the stone via moisture.

Living Room Travertine With Satin Finish

Time and use, spilled drinks, dirt and grime tracked from shoes, and other factors contributed to the poor appearance of this floor

Beautiful Polished Marble Floor Medallion

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

Travertine in Poway Estates Polished

This travertine floor in Poway Estates had ground-in dirt, grime and stains due to heavy traffic and use

Hard Water Build Up Removed

The appearance of this beautiful marble was diminished by hard water build up, as you can see in the BEFORE portion of the image.

Marble Countertop Honing and Polishing

This bathroom countertop, polished emperador dark marble, was in poor shape with severe etching from cleaning products

Antiquing, Patina on Travertine Removed

Over time, travertine takes on a natural patina, also known as antiquing, which is a darkening of the stone

Red Marble Window Sill Looks New Again

This marble window sill in a Carmel Valley residence had hard water damage and lost its natural reddish color

Gold Travertine Darkened Over Time

Travertine has a tendency to darken as its iron compounds mix with oxygen. It can also show dark spots from ground-in dirt

Laundry Room Travertine Floor Restored

For 13 years, heavy traffic, usage, dirt and spills had taken their toll on this travertine floor, located in the laundry room of

Rental Home Travertine Floor Rejuvenated

The travertine floor in this La Jolla rental was neglected and had taken a beating from tenants

Bathroom Tile and Grout Cleaning

Regular cleaning and scrubbing were ineffective against deep, ground-in dirt, grime and bacteria embedded in the grout lines

Deep Cleaning Porcelain Tile and Grout

The tile had lost its shine and the dirty grout was taking away from the floor’s once beautiful appearance.

One of Our Favorite Travertine Jobs

A less-than-reputable contractor had damaged the stone’s beautiful finish by attempting to remove lippage

Marble Refinishing for Retail Store

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.

Porcelain Tile and Grout Cleaning

This porcelain tile and grout floor had seen its fair share of traffic. The tiles had become scuffed and dingy

Black Granite Countertop Polished

Some natural stone problems are very minor and can be completely resolved quickly and easily, for example, this

Change Honed Finish to Polished

This limestone floor originally had a honed finish. We rehoned and polished

Neglected Travertine Floor from Rentals

Travertine floor severely neglected by renters gets a professional deep cleaning, traverfill, and matte finish

Travertine with Listello Mosaic Border

This travertine tile with delicate Listello mosaic needed special care to bring it back to its original condition.

Slate Stripped, Cleaned, and Sealed

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.

Cleaning Medallion on Travertine

This travertine floor with its striking medallion inlay lost had become dirty and unimpressive from years of foot traffic.

Marble Floor Lost Its Reflection

This marble floor lost its luster and the grout was dark from foot traffic

Natural Travertine with Embedded Dirt

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

Marble Floors in Need of Refinishing

This marble floor had lost its original, glossy shine. Dirt and debris had also settled into the grout.

Old Town Marble Grout Stains

This Old Town marble floor had dirty grout lines and stains that distracted from the elegant home decor.

Soft Sheen Restored to Travertine Floor

This travertine floor needed to be cleaned and lost its sheen finish.

Dirty, Honed Travertine Cleaned

Years of dirty build-up diminished the appearance of this floor.

Del Mar Honed Travertine

This dull travertine floor needed a soft, even finish, clean grout and sealer.

Ten-Year-Old Travertine Floor

This travertine floor had ten year’s worth of foot traffic and dirty grout lines.

Downtown Travertine Floor Cleaning

This travertine floor in the Pinnacle Tower had grime from foot traffic and dirty grout lines

Rancho Santa Fe Travertine Restoration

With heavy traffic and use this travertine floor didn’t just look dirty — it really was filthy

Hone, Clean, and Seal Travertine

Heavy traffic, dirt, and grime diminished the appearance of this floor

Honing and Filling Holes in Travertine

The fillers in the naturally-occurring holes were exposed with traffic and use

College Rental Home Restored

This honed travertine floor was in a home that had been rented to college students

Commercial Restoration at La Jolla Hotel

No matter how well marble is sealed, with years of use sealers wear off

Pink Marble Floor Polishing

The ornate pink marble floors in this home were hidden under a layer of dirt and grime

New Finish for 15-Year-Old Travertine

This floor was in bad condition after almost 15 years without professional maintenance

Restore Home Seller’s Shower Tile

The appearance of the grout lines of this tub and tile combo had diminished

White Marble Etch Removal

This countertop had a round etch in a very obvious place

White Limestone Floor Restored

In a recently purchased home, rug lines diminished the look of the limestone floor

Repair Acid-Damaged Travertine

With regular exposure to acidic substances, this floor always looked dirty

Travertine Cleaning, Honing, and Filling

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

Remove Sealer and Water Deposits

The like-new look of these tiles will last a long time without the need to strip off and reapply coatings in the future.

Red Marble Vanity Restoration

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.

Old Town Marble Restoration

It takes knowledge and experience to restore a floor comprised of mixed materials. This floor had both marble and granite.

Restoring a Yellowed Marble Floor

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.

Replacing Grout on Marble Floor

The biggest problem with this floor was that the grout had become loose and had fallen out entirely in some places

Listello Honing, Cleaning, and Sealing

The appearance of the listello on this travertine floor was diminished by the dirt and grime that had collected

Low Sheen, Honed Travertine

When time, traffic, and usage take a toll, the appearance of honed and filled travertine declines

Honed Limestone Hole Repair

This honed limestone floor had become dull and lifeless, with many holes and very dirty grout lines

Epoxy Grout Staining on Travertine Floor

First, we cleaned and re-sealed this travertine floor. Then, we applied an epoxy grout stain to the grout lines

Honed Kitchen Travertine Floor

Sometimes travertine just needs a good cleaning and some minor restoration, as is the case with this floor

Filling Voids in Travertine Floor

The homeowners thought that the floor would need to be replaced. Thankfully, they called Set In Stone first

Black Marble Floor Polishing

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

Travertine Floor Repair and Restoration

This fifteen-year-old travertine floor was in desperate need of repair and restoration. Travertine is a unique stone

Limestone Floor Cleaned and Sealed

Our customers, Carmel Valley homeowners, tried cleaning their limestone floors themselves, but they were not satisfied

Homeowner’s Shocking Discovery

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.

Veined Cut Travertine Plank Floor

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.

Travertine Floor Restored to Like New

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.

Fixing a Bad Stone Installation

When a natural stone installer sets tile unevenly, it creates a trip and fall hazard and gives the floor an unsightly appearance.

Tumbled Travertine Restoration

Unfortunately, dirt and grime can get trapped in the grooves and around the edges of tumbled travertine, causing

Travertine Honing and Cleaning

For 11 years, this honed finish travertine floor had never been professionally cleaned. This floor needed a good

Light Travertine Floor Polishing

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.

Tile & Grout Cleaned and Sealed

Frustrated with the never-ending battle to keep her tile floor clean, this Poway homeowner contacted us.

Tile & Grout Cleaning and Sealing

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.

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