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- Minneapolis | St. Paul
Marble is one of the most stunning natural stones in any home or commercial space — and one of the most sensitive. Etching, dulling, scratching, and staining happen over time, no matter how carefully you care for it.
At Classic Marble Restoration, we specialize in bringing marble surfaces back to their original brilliance — in kitchens, bathrooms, showers, entryways, and commercial spaces throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Whether it’s a marble kitchen countertop that’s lost its shine, a bathroom floor with years of wear and water damage, or a shower surround covered in hard water deposits and etching, our professional marble restoration process corrects the damage and restores a smooth, consistent, beautiful finish. No replacement needed — just expert care from a team that has been doing this since 1992.
Marble is a metamorphic stone that is naturally porous and chemically sensitive. That’s what makes it so beautiful — and so easy to damage with everyday use. Unlike granite or slate, marble reacts to acids. That means common household items like lemon juice, wine, coffee, vinegar-based cleaners, and even some soaps can etch the surface — leaving dull, cloudy marks that won’t clean away no matter how hard you scrub.
Over time, foot traffic wears down the finish. Hard water leaves mineral deposits. Improper cleaning products accelerate deterioration. And what started as a stunning marble floor or countertop begins to look tired, dull, and damaged.
This is exactly what we fix — and we’ve been fixing it for homeowners and businesses throughout the Twin Cities since 1992.
Tip: If you want to protect your marble top from future etching after restoration, ask us about MORE™ Anti-Etch™ — a treatment specifically designed to protect marble and calcium-based stone from acid damage.
To learn more about caring for your marble, visit the Caring For It™ section on our site. You’ll find tips and articles, and you can download our Stone and Tile Care Guide.
If your marble doesn’t look the way it should, you’re not alone. These are the issues we hear about most:
If you’re seeing any of these in your home or commercial space, marble restoration — not replacement — is almost always the answer.
Marble shows up in some of the most used — and most visible — spaces in a home or commercial property. We restore marble surfaces in:
If it’s marble and it’s in the Minneapolis or St. Paul area, we can restore it.
You don’t have to live with it and you don’t have to replace it. Call us at (763) 784-2483 or request a free estimate and we’ll tell you exactly what your marble needs.
Every marble surface is different — the stone type, the finish, the age, the damage, and how it’s been maintained all factor into the right approach. We assess your marble carefully before any work begins and explain exactly what we’ll do and what results to expect. Our process typically includes:
We’ll recommend either a honed (matte/satin) or polished (high-shine) finish based on the stone type, the location, and your preference and we’ll explain the tradeoffs of each so you can make the best decision for your space.
One of the most common questions we get is whether to restore marble to a honed finish or a polished finish. Here’s a simple way to think about it:
Polished Marble
A high-gloss, reflective finish that brings out the depth, veining, and natural color of the stone. Stunning in lower-traffic areas like dining rooms, fireplace surrounds, and feature walls. More prone to showing new etching and scratches because the contrast against the high shine is visible.
Honed Marble
A smooth, matte or satin finish with no reflective shine. More forgiving in high-traffic and high-use areas like kitchen floors, bathroom floors, and shower walls — etching is less visible on a honed surface. Still beautiful, just softer in appearance.
Both finishes can be sealed and protected. We’ll walk you through which makes the most sense for your specific marble, your space, and how you use it before any work begins.
Tip: Want to go a step further? After restoration, ask us about Sealing and Protecting options — including impregnating sealers, enhancing sealers, and MORE™ Anti-Etch™ to keep your marble looking its best long after we leave.
Marble restoration requires genuine expertise — the wrong technique, the wrong product, or the wrong approach can cause more damage than it fixes. Here’s why homeowners and businesses throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul have trusted us since 1992:
Classic Marble Restoration is a Vetted and Certified Surface Care PRO Partner — meaning our licensing, insurance, and professional training have been independently verified through Surface Care PROS. You’re hiring a team that meets the highest standards in the surface care industry.
Restoration gives your marble a fresh start, proper care keeps it that way. For practical day-to-day guidance on cleaning and maintaining your marble surfaces, visit our Caring For It™ resource center. You’ll find our downloadable Stone and Tile Care Guide with tips and real-world maintenance advice for marble and other stone surfaces in your home or commercial property.
A few basics to keep in mind:
Etching can absolutely be fixed — it is not permanent. Etching is surface-level damage to the marble’s finish, not to the stone itself. Professional honing removes the etched layer and restores a smooth, consistent surface. After honing, the marble can be polished back to its original shine or left with a honed finish. Most homeowners are amazed at how completely the etching disappears.
Most residential marble restoration jobs — a kitchen countertop, bathroom floor, or shower — are completed in one day. Larger projects, like an entire marble floor in a home or a commercial lobby, may take two to three days. We’ll give you a clear timeline before we start so you can plan accordingly.
Cost depends on the square footage, the condition of the marble, the finish requested, and whether sealing is included. Restoration is almost always significantly less expensive than replacement. We offer free on-site estimates — the best way to get an accurate number is to have us come take a look and give you a straightforward, no-obligation quote.
With proper care and the right cleaning products, professionally restored and sealed marble can look beautiful for many years. Avoid acidic cleaners, use pH-neutral stone-safe products for daily cleaning, and have the marble professionally maintained periodically. We’re happy to give you a care guide for your specific marble after the job is complete.
Yes — marble showers are one of the most common restoration projects we do. Hard water, soap scum, moisture, and the wrong cleaning products all take a toll on marble shower walls and floors. We clean, hone, and restore the marble, then apply a professional sealer appropriate for wet environments. The result is a shower that looks brand new.
Yes. We use professional-grade products that are safe for residential use. There will be some noise during the honing and polishing process, and the area will need to be kept clear while we work. We’ll let you know when the surface is ready for normal use — typically within a few hours after sealing cures.
In many cases, yes. Chips and small cracks can often be filled and repaired as part of the restoration process. The repairability depends on the size and location of the damage. We’ll assess this during our initial visit and let you know what’s achievable before any work begins.
Absolutely. We restore marble in hotel lobbies, restaurant dining rooms, office buildings, retail spaces, and commercial restrooms throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. Commercial marble takes heavier wear and benefits enormously from professional restoration and a regular maintenance program. We’re happy to discuss scheduled maintenance for commercial properties.
Don’t settle for marble that looks worn, etched, or tired — and don’t replace it before exploring restoration. Classic Marble Restoration has been bringing marble back to life throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul since 1992. We’ll assess your surfaces honestly, explain your options clearly, and deliver results you can see and trust.
Call (763) 784-2483 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
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Ready to see what your marble could look like? Get a free, no-obligation estimate from our team today.
