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Scratch Removal
Stone Tile Scratch Removal in San Diego
Removal of micro-scratches, dull traffic marks and deeper gouges from marble, granite and other stone, using diamond pads matched to scratch depth.
Quick answer
How Are Scratches Removed From Stone?
Most scratches come out with medium or fine industrial diamond polishing pads. Deeper scratches need coarse grinding pads first, then progressively finer pads to restore a semi-gloss, and buffing powder or polishing paste for a full gloss. Scratches deeper than about 1/32 to 1/16 inch need proper grinding and polishing; polishing alone will not remove them.
Why it matters
Where Scratches Come From
Marble scratches easily; granite is much harder to scratch. Damage ranges from faint, cloudy patches of micro-scratches to deep gouges and chips.
Common causes include cookware and equipment dragged across counters, furniture slid across floors, and sand tracked in on shoes. Granite, marble and other calcareous stones can be restored to their natural appearance by removing the scratches.
Where it is used
Which Stones Scratch?
How easily stone scratches depends on its hardness.
Marble
Scratches easily.
Granite
Much harder to scratch.
Calcareous stone
Limestone, travertine and similar stones.
Floors & counters
Grit on floors, cookware on counters.
Our process
How Scratches Are Removed
The method depends on how deep the scratch goes.
01
Check the depth
Micro-scratches, deeper scratches or gouges.
02
Light scratches
Medium or fine diamond polishing pads.
03
Deep scratches
Coarse grinding pads first, then progressively finer pads.
04
Gloss
Buffing powder or polishing paste for a full gloss.
Before & After
Refinishing Results
Removing scratches brings back an even surface. Results depend on scratch depth and the stone.
Prevention
Preventing New Scratches
Most scratches are caused by grit and dragging.
Use mats at entrances to catch sand from shoes, lift furniture rather than sliding it, and avoid dragging cookware and equipment across stone counters. Regular dust-mopping removes the grit that dulls a floor over time.
Scratch depth
Matching the Method to the Scratch
| Scratch | Method |
|---|---|
| Micro-scratches and dull traffic marks | Medium or fine diamond polishing pads |
| Deeper scratches | Coarse grinding pads, then finer pads to a semi-gloss |
| Deeper than about 1/32″ to 1/16″ | Full grinding and polishing |
| Final gloss | Buffing powder or polishing paste |
When it is not the right option
When Is Scratch Removal Not the Right Option?
Some marks look like scratches but are something else.
- Dull etch marks from acids: etching removal
- Color in the stone: stain removal
- Chips and gouges with missing material: epoxy filling
Estimates
What Affects Your Estimate
Every estimate is based on the surface itself, and you receive it in writing before any work is booked. These are the main factors that shape it.
Area
Floor or countertop size.
Scratch depth
Polishing only, or grinding first.
Stone
Marble, granite or other stone.
Finish
Semi-gloss or full gloss.
Service Area
Serving San Diego County
We remove scratches from marble, granite and other stone floors and counters for homes and businesses throughout San Diego County, from the coast to inland communities.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can scratches be removed from marble?
Yes. Most come out with diamond polishing pads; deeper ones need grinding first.
How deep a scratch needs grinding?
Scratches deeper than about 1/32 to 1/16 inch need grinding and polishing.
Does granite scratch?
Granite is hard to scratch; marble scratches much more easily.
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