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Natural stones are highly porous by nature and thus more susceptible to wear and tear than tiles. Regular use, moisture, heavy traffic, and chemicals can deteriorate the finish of natural substances. Such situations can cause staining of stone surfaces which can be difficult to restore. A non-invasive stone restoration technique is the most effective solution for any such situation where one expects that the original color and appearance of the stone would return.

Natural stone restoration is a process which requires patience and skills. It requires hard-work, determination, and willingness to challenge the traditional ways of restoration in order to understand them and apply them. Stone restoration techniques are constantly evolving and as it is reviewed, it becomes easier to apply these techniques.

Resurfacing stone involves grinding down an old natural stone surface and then reshaping, polishing, and sealing the stone. The first step of this process is grinding. Once the surface is prepped, it's time to start grinding down. The first step of this process is grinding the old stones into flattened bits of sand that are about a quarter of and inch thick. This sand can then be used in more recent stones to make it appear older. For more detail, please refer to the info-graphic below.