Spot / single-area
Localized repair or polish
From
$600
to $800
- One etch, stain, or chipped area
- Reseal the treated area
Marble Restoration · Edina, MN · Est. 1996
Marble Restoration in Edina, Minnesota.
Edina is the metro's premium-tier first-ring suburb. Southdale Center opened here in 1956 as the nation's first enclosed mall, and the 50th and France district still anchors the north side. The Country Club District has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. Marble restoration for Edina homes. Counters, floors, fireplace surrounds, statuary. Progressive polishing to remove etching and restore depth, sealant to protect the result. Edina is about 95% developed. The housing runs heavily to 1940s through 1960s ramblers, Cape Cods, Tudors and Colonials. A teardown-rebuild rate of roughly 100 homes a year keeps a steady stream of new luxury construction coming. Garage norms are 1- and 2-car detached or attached on the original stock; 3-car standard on teardown-rebuild luxury homes. Full basements are universal; walkouts are limited.
Marble Restoration in Edina
What an install looks like in Edina.
Edina has the most affluent residential profile of the cities we serve, and the project mix reflects it. Premium-tier installs, Ultimate and Apex, go into teardown-rebuild luxury garages. Country Club District homes from the original era have weathered 70-plus winters and earned a real restoration. Edina is also one of our most common cities for stone restoration. Granite and marble in the Country Club District and Morningside homes were finished to a high standard originally. Most of it needs polishing and a reseal rather than replacement. Premium positioning is the right call here; budget framing does not match what Edina homeowners expect from a contractor on their property.
Marble Restoration specifically in Edina
Edina marble restoration concentrates on Country Club District, Morningside and Indian Hills. The work is bathrooms, entryways and fireplace surrounds where the original spec was high-end marble: Carrara, Calacatta, occasionally Nero Marquina. That stone has earned 30 to 60 years of patina and now shows etching from household cleaners. Progressive polishing plus impregnating sealer restores the original finish; we match polished or honed to whatever the rest of the install carries. One of the highest-value restoration project types we do.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Country Club District
- Morningside
- Indian Hills
- Highlands
- Braemar Hills
- White Oaks
- Sunny Slope
- Countryside
30+ YR
Restoring stone
Marble, granite, natural stone since 1996
3
Scope tiers
Spot, Full, and Periodic Maintenance
0
Subcontractors
All work done in-house
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Why marble etching is fixable in Edina
Why marble etches (and why etching is reversible).
Marble is calcium carbonate, which reacts chemically with even mild acids. A glass of red wine, lemon juice, or vinegar left on the surface causes a chemical reaction that dulls the top layer. The damage is real but it's only on the surface; the marble underneath is unchanged. Progressive polishing lifts the etched layer and exposes the unaffected stone underneath. That's the entire reason restoration works.
Acidic cleaner or DIY polish
What sometimes gets tried first
- Acidic cleaners cause more etching
- Surface polish can't remove deep etching
- No way to restore lost depth
- Marble looks duller over time
Professional polishing + sealing
What we install
- Physically removes the etched layer
- Progressive polishing restores depth
- Sealer prevents future etching from setting
- Marble looks like the day it was installed
If your marble has been hit with bathroom cleaner, glass cleaner, or vinegar-based products, it's almost certainly etched. Restoration is the only real fix.
Edina Pricing
Marble restoration pricing in Edina, MN.
Marble pricing tracks scope, surface size, depth of damage, and the type of marble. Whiter marbles (Carrara, Calacatta) often need lighter touch; darker marbles or heavily-veined stones take more work. Ranges below are typical project totals. Quote is written and fixed once the surface has been seen.
Single counter or vanity
Typical bathroom or single-run counter
From
$800
to $3,000
- Most common scope
- Full polish, fresh sealer (edges quoted separately)
Marble floors or multiple surfaces
Foyer, bathroom floor, or multiple counters
From
$2,500
to $8,000+
- Floor restoration scales by square footage
- Bundle pricing if booked together
Heavily etched marble or surfaces that have been damaged by acidic cleaners over years take more polishing passes. We're honest at the assessment about what the work will look like and what it will cost.
The 6-step install
How we install your floor in Edina.
Same approach on every marble project. Marble is more vulnerable than granite, which means the prep and the sealer matter more.
- 1
In-home assessment and written quote
We visit, assess the marble surface, identify whether the damage is etching, scratching, lost sealer, or all three, and write a fixed quote on the right scope. - 2
Mask and protect surrounding surfaces
Cabinets, walls, floors, fixtures, and adjacent surfaces get masked. Marble polishing generates slurry; full containment is part of the install. - 3
Progressive polishing pass
Variable-speed polishing with progressive diamond abrasives to physically lift the etched top layer of the marble. This is the step that separates real restoration from surface-polish cosmetics. - 4
Progressive polishing
Multiple polishing passes with increasingly fine grit, working back to the marble's original finish (matte, honed, or polished, to match the rest of the install). - 5
Detail pass on visible imperfections
Final inspection across the polished surface and a targeted detail pass on any remaining minor imperfections (residual dull spots, light surface marks). Marble is even more delicate than granite, so edge refinishing is an extreme process not included in the standard scope; if your edges need rework, we quote it separately at the in-home assessment. - 6
Sealer and walk-through
Fresh impregnating sealer worked into the marble. Final walk-through with you on the restored surface. Care guide for the first 30 days including which cleaners to use and which to avoid (most household bathroom cleaners are too acidic for marble).
Edina questions
Common questions for Edina homeowners.
Does the Country Club District Heritage Preservation designation affect a garage coating?
No, for interior work. The Country Club District has been a Heritage Preservation Landmark since 2003, with Heritage Preservation Board oversight on exterior visible changes. Interior garage floor coatings, basement coatings, granite restoration, and shower glass work are not affected. If you are also doing anything exterior, mention it at the in-home estimate.
Why is the Country Club District such a common Clear View project?
The Country Club District homes are 80+ years old now, originally built to a high standard, and most are still on the original concrete slab in the garage and the original granite and marble in the kitchen. That combination (long life remaining, high original quality, current surface fatigue) is exactly what restoration is for. Diamond grinding plus a polyurea basecoat on a Country Club garage slab produces a result that reads as brand-new in a space where 'brand-new' is the wrong note.
Can you match a coating to the existing finish of an Edina luxury home?
Yes. Edina luxury garages are often spec'd with neutral, lower-contrast flake blends that read as a finished interior surface rather than a workshop floor. We carry the chip samples to match what is already in the house: floor tile, wall color, lighting tone. David walks through options at the in-home estimate.
What about restoration vs replacement on Edina marble or granite?
Almost always restoration. Edina marble and granite was usually installed at a high original price point ($8,000 to $25,000+ for a single kitchen counter run), and replacement carries the same number today plus demolition, plumbing disruption, and a multi-week downtime. Restoration is a fraction of that and finishes in a single visit. Country Club District and Morningside marble in particular responds extremely well to diamond polishing.
Can you remove etching from marble?
Yes. Etching is a chemical reaction that damages the top layer of marble. Progressive polishing physically lifts that layer and exposes the unaffected stone underneath. The marble comes back to its original finish.
Can you change my polished marble to a honed finish (or vice versa)?
Yes. Because the restoration physically resurfaces the stone with diamond abrasives, the sheen is set by which grit we stop on. Polished to matte/honed is a common ask on kitchen islands where the homeowner is tired of every fingerprint and etch reading on a high-gloss surface. We confirm the target finish at the in-home assessment.
How do I avoid etching after restoration?
Three rules: no acidic cleaners (vinegar, bathroom sprays, glass cleaners). Wipe spills quickly (wine, juice, anything acidic). Use coasters under glasses. We walk through care guidelines at the final walk-through.
How often should marble be resealed?
More often than granite. Most marble counters benefit from a fresh sealer every 1 to 2 years; bathroom marble closer to 6 to 12 months in heavy-use bathrooms. We recommend a maintenance cadence at the end of any restoration.
Will white marble look as white after restoration?
Yes. Restoration brings the marble back to its original color and finish. If the marble was discolored from old sealer residue, restoration actually makes it brighter than before, not duller.
Can you match the existing finish style?
Yes. Polished, honed, and matte finishes can all be matched. We discuss the target finish at the in-home assessment and confirm it during the polishing pass.
Do you do marble floors?
Yes. Marble floor restoration is similar to counter work but scales by square footage. Common in foyers, master bathrooms, and high-end older homes. Plan to stay off the floor for 24 hours after the install.
What about marble in showers?
Marble in showers takes more abuse from water, soap, and cleaners. Restoration works but the maintenance cadence is shorter. We assess shower marble at the in-home visit and recommend whether restoration plus annual maintenance makes sense vs full replacement.
How long does the install take?
Single bathroom: typically 4 to 6 hours. Kitchen counter run: 6 to 10 hours. Floor: scales by square footage. We schedule with you so the room is back in service the same day or by the next morning at most.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Every restoration includes a written limited warranty. Full Surface restorations that finish with HydroShield are backed by a 10-year written warranty on the HydroShield sealer application; Spot Restoration warranty terms are narrower. David walks through the warranty document at the in-home estimate.
More in Edina
All the services we offer in Edina, MN.
Marble, granite, glass. All three restored by the same owner. Bundle pricing on multi-surface visits.
Coatings in Edina
Other surfaces we work on in Edina.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a marble restoration in Edina, bundle pricing applies when we restore or coat another surface in the same visit.
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- 10-year written HydroShield warranty on Full Surface restorations
- No subcontractors, no upsells