China Black Marble Bar Restored

  • China Black Marble 1
  • China Black Marble 2
  • China Black Marble 3

Marble is prone to etching

We consistently get calls from homeowners who complain of their marble becoming etched. This comes as no surprise considering marble is a very soft stone that can be easily etched by acidic elements.  This particular bar, in La Jolla, California, was almost ten years old and had never been refinished.

Our restoration process

In the first image, you can see the light colored, almost white rings and etches. People tend to panic and think that the stone is ruined when they see this type of damage, not realizing that one of the advantages of natural stone and tile is that it can be restored to like-new. The lighter-colored, very uniform area in the second image is where the stone is being honed to remove the damage. This procedure also prepares the stone for a beautiful, stunning polish. The final image demonstrates how we have brought the dull, etched marble back to life, restoring its elegant, shiny finish.

Visit our Marble Services page or watch this short video to learn more about professional marble restoration services or this video to learn more about natural stone restoration for commercial properties.


Yes, we can do this for you, too! At Set-In-Stone Restoration, Inc. we use the only the very best equipment, techniques and supplies to clean, hone, polish, grind, and seal your natural stone. Maintaining the highest quality standards, we expertly resolve any problems associated with natural stone, tile and grout. In addition, we make it a point to educate our customers on proper stone care, offering helpful tips and articles and providing expert advice for specific questions or concerns. We invite you to learn more about our residential services and qualifications.
Contact us online or call 619-246-0240 today.