Stone Tile Cleaning and Polishing
Professional Cleaning, Polishing and Sealing for Marble, Travertine, Slate, Terrazzo and Natural Stone
Angelo’s Cleaning provides professional stone tile cleaning, polishing, sealing, and restoration services for homes and businesses. We clean and restore marble, granite, onyx, limestone, flagstone, slate, terrazzo, travertine, sandstone, terracotta/Mexican tile, concrete, brick, and other natural stone surfaces.
Natural stone needs different care than ceramic or porcelain tile. Stone can be porous, sensitive to acidic cleaners, and easily dulled by scratches, etching, residue, old coatings, and everyday wear. Our technicians evaluate the stone, explain realistic options, and recommend the safest cleaning, polishing, or sealing process for the surface.
100,000+ sq. ft. of natural stone cleaned and restored • In-home evaluations available • Stone-safe cleaning and polishing • Sealing options available • Minimum charge: $150
Stone Surfaces We Clean, Polish and Seal
We service many natural stone and hard surface materials, including:
- Marble
- Travertine
- Limestone
- Terrazzo
- Granite
- Onyx
- Slate
- Flagstone
- Sandstone
- Terracotta / Mexican tile
- Concrete
- Brick
Stone Problems We Help With
Natural stone can lose its appearance for many reasons. We can help evaluate and treat:
- Dull stone floors that have lost shine
- Etching from acidic spills or acidic cleaners
- Minor scratches and traffic wear
- Soil, residue, and cleaner buildup
- Stained or porous stone that needs sealing
- Old coatings or heavy buildup on hard stone
- Showers, tub surrounds, counters, walls, and floors that need stone-safe care
- Stone that needs a matte, polished, high-gloss, or wet-look finish
Natural Stone vs. Ceramic or Porcelain Tile
Natural stone surfaces are different from ceramic, porcelain, and other synthetic tile. Stone can be softer, more porous, and more sensitive to acidic cleaners. The wrong cleaner can etch or dull the surface, especially on marble, limestone, travertine, onyx, and terrazzo.
If your floor is ceramic, porcelain, or another synthetic material, please visit our Tile and Grout Cleaning page. If you are not sure what type of tile you have, call us and we can help guide you.
Why Choose Angelo’s for Stone Tile Cleaning?
- Stone-specific cleaning methods: Natural stone requires different products and procedures than ceramic or porcelain tile.
- 100,000+ sq. ft. cleaned and restored: We have experience with many stone types, finishes, and problem conditions.
- Polishing options: We can help restore shine with the right grit sequence when polishing is appropriate.
- Sealing options: Penetrating stone sealer can help protect porous stone from soil and staining.
- In-home evaluations available: Stone varies by material, damage, coating, and desired finish, so evaluation is often the best way to quote accurately.
- Realistic expectations: We explain what cleaning can improve and when polishing, coating removal, repair, or restoration may be needed.
Stone Cleaning, Polishing and Sealing Services
- Natural stone cleaning
- Stone floor polishing
- Marble floor polishing
- Deep scrubbing for stone surfaces
- Stone sealing and protection
- Color-enhancing sealer options when appropriate
- Cleaning and sealing for stone counters, showers, tub surrounds, and walls
- Hard stone cleaning, stripping, and sealing/coating options
- Maintenance cleaning for stone floors that are already in good condition
Our Stone Tile Cleaning and Polishing Process
- Inspect the stone: We review the stone type, finish, damage, traffic areas, coatings, stains, and desired result.
- Identify the right service: Some stone needs cleaning only; other stone may need polishing, stripping, sealing, or a multi-step restoration process.
- Clean the surface: Stone-safe cleaning removes soil, residue, and contaminants without using acidic cleaners.
- Polish when needed: If polishing is selected, we use the proper grit sequence based on the stone condition and desired shine.
- Seal or protect: Penetrating sealer or coating options may be applied when appropriate for the stone and service.
- Review the result: We explain maintenance recommendations and any conditions that may need additional restoration.
6 Steps to a Beautiful Stone Surface
Stone polishing uses different grit levels depending on the current condition of the stone and the shine you want to achieve. Grit levels cannot be skipped from the starting point to the finish.
| Grit Level | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 200 grit | Removes minor scratches |
| 400 grit | Removes etching |
| 800 grit | Polishes to a matte finish |
| 1500 grit | Starts to bring a shine |
| 3000 grit | Creates a mirror-like shine |
| 11000 grit | Creates a wet-look finish |
If your stone is dull, scratched, or discolored, more grit levels may be needed to work out the damage. If the stone has minimal damage, we may be able to start at a higher grit level and work up to the desired shine.
Stone Surface Services and Pricing
Minimum charge: $150.00
Important: Acids and acidic cleaners can etch natural stone. Do not use acids on natural stone.
Natural Soft Stone Surfaces
Examples include marble, granite, onyx, limestone, terrazzo, travertine, and sandstone.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Polishing soft stone floors | $1.00 per sq. ft. per grit level, up to $6.00 per sq. ft. |
| Hand polishing counters, showers, tub surrounds, etc. | $2.00 per sq. ft. per grit level, up to $12.00 per sq. ft. |
| Deep scrubbing / cleaning soft stone floors | $1.00 per sq. ft. |
| Hand scrubbing / cleaning counters, showers, tub surrounds, etc. | $2.00 per sq. ft. |
| Penetrating natural soft stone sealer | $1.00 per sq. ft. |
Natural Hard Stone Surfaces
Examples include slate, flagstone, terracotta/Mexican tile, concrete, and brick.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Deep scrubbing / stripping natural hard stone floors | $1.00 per sq. ft. |
| Heavy buildup | May require more than one stripping and may add $0.50–$1.00 per sq. ft. |
| Hard stone sealer / coatings | $0.50–$1.00 per sq. ft. |
There are many variables involved in stone cleaning and polishing. We can evaluate your stone and provide a quote if you prefer.
Not sure which stone service you need? Call us or book online. We can help determine whether your surface needs cleaning, polishing, sealing, coating removal, or an in-home evaluation.
How to Prepare for Stone Tile Cleaning
- Remove rugs, mats, small furniture, plants, breakables, and loose items from the area.
- Tell us if vinegar, acidic cleaners, grout cleaners, wax, topical coatings, or shine products have been used.
- Point out etching, scratches, stains, loose tiles, cracked grout, dull areas, or coating problems.
- Let us know the finish you prefer, such as matte, natural, polished, high-gloss, or wet look.
- Keep pets and foot traffic away from the work area until the surface is dry and ready for use.
Stone Tile Cleaning FAQ
Do you clean marble floors?
Yes. We clean and polish marble floors and other natural stone surfaces. For more details, visit our marble floor polishing services page.
Can you polish dull stone?
Yes. Depending on the condition of the stone, polishing with different grit levels can help restore shine, from a matte finish to a high-gloss wet look.
Do you seal natural stone?
Yes. We apply penetrating sealer to help protect porous stone surfaces from soiling and staining. Some hard stones may also have coating options depending on the desired look and surface condition.
Can etching be removed from marble or limestone?
Often, yes. Light to moderate etching can often be improved through polishing. Severe etching, deep damage, or widespread dullness may require multiple grit levels or a more involved restoration process.
What causes stone to look dull?
Stone can look dull because of foot traffic, scratches, soil, residue, acidic cleaners, etching, old coatings, or worn sealer. The right solution depends on whether the surface needs cleaning, polishing, sealing, stripping, or restoration.
How is stone tile cleaning different from tile and grout cleaning?
Natural stone is often softer and more porous than ceramic or porcelain tile. It requires stone-safe cleaning products and may need polishing or sealing. Ceramic and porcelain tile should be handled through our tile and grout cleaning service.
Do I need an in-home estimate?
Because stone surfaces vary by material, condition, coating, damage, and desired shine level, an in-home evaluation is often the best way to provide an accurate quote.
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Schedule Stone Tile Cleaning and Polishing
Call Angelo’s Cleaning for a free phone quote, schedule an evaluation, or get instant pricing and schedule online. We can help determine whether your stone needs cleaning, polishing, sealing, coating removal, maintenance, or restoration.