J. Perry & Sons restores natural stone floors, countertops, showers and exterior stone for homeowners, condo associations and commercial buildings in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Restoration means the stone you have is ground flat, honed, polished, filled and sealed instead of torn out, at a fraction of replacement cost. See all renovation services or start with the marble and travertine floor restoration cost guide.
Stone Restoration Cost in South Florida: $3–$12 per sq ft
| Scope | Typical size | Installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Marble floor: clean, hone and polish (light wear, no lippage) | 800–2,000 sq ft | $3–$6 per sq ft |
| Marble floor: grind flat (lippage removal), hone, polish | 800–2,000 sq ft | $6–$12 per sq ft |
| Travertine floor: fill holes, hone, seal | 800–2,000 sq ft | $4–$9 per sq ft |
| Terrazzo floor: grind, fill, polish, seal | 1,000–3,000 sq ft | $4–$10 per sq ft |
| Stone shower: strip, hone, re-caulk, seal | standard 3x5 shower | $500–$1,200 |
| Marble or quartzite countertop: etch removal and re-polish | 40–60 sq ft | $350–$900 |
| Sealing only, impregnating sealer | any floor | $0.75–$2.00 per sq ft |
Pricing includes protection of adjacent surfaces, wet grinding and honing with diamond abrasives, slurry removal, polishing, a penetrating sealer where specified, and cleanup. Grout repair, chip fill and replacement of broken pieces are priced per item. Minimums apply on small jobs.
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Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com with project photos, the city, approximate dimensions, and material selections.
Stone types and restoration options
Marble. Soft, calcium-based, and the most common stone we restore. Etching, dull traffic lanes and scratches come out with honing and polishing, to a gloss, satin or matte finish. Read more in marble polishing vs honing.
Travertine. The porous stone on most South Florida pool decks and many interior floors. Restoration fills open holes with color-matched epoxy or cement grout, hones the surface flat and seals it. Interior travertine can be polished; exterior stays honed or tumbled for slip resistance. See travertine restoration in South Florida.
Terrazzo. Under the carpet or tile of thousands of 1950s–1970s homes in Broward and Palm Beach. Restoration grinds off the old finish and mastic, fills divots and old carpet-tack holes, polishes the marble chips to a gloss and seals. Details in terrazzo floor restoration.
Limestone, coral stone and shellstone. Honed and sealed, never polished to a gloss. Exterior coral stone gets a cleaning to remove black algae and a breathable sealer.
Granite and quartzite. Harder stones that lose their factory polish at sinks and traffic lanes. Re-polished with resin diamonds and re-sealed.
Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com. Send a photo of the floor in daylight and the square footage and we'll return a range the same day.
How we restore stone floors
- Inspection and test spot. We identify the stone, check for lippage between tiles, measure the depth of etching and scratches, and run a test area to agree on the finish before the whole floor is done.
- Protection. Baseboards, cabinets, door frames and adjacent flooring are taped and masked. Furniture is moved and covered.
- Grinding (if needed). Coarse metal-bond diamonds on a weighted planetary machine cut the tile edges flush, removing lippage and deep scratches. This is the step that separates a $3 floor from a $9 floor.
- Filling. Travertine holes, chips, cracks and failed grout joints are filled with color-matched material and allowed to cure.
- Honing. Progressive resin diamond pads, typically 50 through 400 or 800 grit, refine the surface to a uniform satin.
- Polishing. For a gloss finish, 1,500 to 3,000 grit pads followed by a powder polish specific to the stone. The gloss comes from the stone itself, not a coating.
- Cleaning and sealing. Slurry is vacuumed, the floor is rinsed and dried, and a penetrating sealer is applied and buffed off. Floors can be walked on the same day.
- Care instructions. We leave a written sheet on pH-neutral cleaners and what to keep off the stone.
Stone restoration in Broward and Palm Beach: humidity, salt and condo rules
Humidity and efflorescence. Moisture coming up through a Florida slab carries minerals that bloom as white haze on the stone surface and in grout joints. Honing removes the haze; a breathable penetrating sealer slows its return. We never use a topical coating on a floor over a slab with vapor drive because it will cloud and peel.
Salt air and pool chemistry. Coastal homes and pool decks see salt and chlorine that eat the polish on marble and travertine faster than inland floors. Exterior stone gets a honed finish and a sealer rated for exterior use, and we recommend a rinse-down schedule for decks.
Condo rules. Wet grinding is quiet compared to tile demolition, but it still needs a building work authorization, insurance certificates, elevator protection and a slurry disposal plan. We handle the paperwork and keep slurry out of building drains.
Permits. Stone restoration is a finish process and does not require a permit in Broward or Palm Beach. If restoration turns into replacing a section of floor or redoing a shower pan, that part is permitted as a renovation.
Related stone restoration services
- Stone slab installation: countertops, slab showers and fireplace surrounds when the stone is beyond restoration or you want a new look.
- Marble tile installation: new marble floors, installed flat so they never need grinding.
- Tile repair and regrout: broken pieces, hollow tiles and failed grout alongside a restoration.
- Stair tile and marble stairs: restoring or replacing marble treads and risers.
- Pavers: travertine and marble pool decks, where sealing is part of the install.
What a stone restoration estimate includes
Our written restoration estimate lists the following so the price can be compared on scope:
- Stone type and square footage, by room
- Current condition: etching, scratches, lippage, holes, haze, stains, failed grout
- Process steps included: grind, fill, hone, polish, seal
- Target finish: high gloss, satin hone, matte
- Grit progression and polishing compound to be used
- Fill material and color matching for travertine and terrazzo
- Grout repair and stone replacement, priced per item
- Protection of baseboards, cabinets and adjacent floors
- Slurry containment and disposal
- Sealer product and expected re-seal interval
- Schedule, drying times and workmanship warranty terms
Stone restoration by city
Broward County Stone work in Fort Lauderdale · Stone work in Hollywood · Stone work in Davie · Stone work in Tamarac · Stone work in Weston · Stone work in Pembroke Pines · Stone work in Miramar · Stone work in Pompano Beach · Stone work in Parkland · Stone work in Southwest Ranches
Palm Beach County Stone work in Boca Raton · Stone work in Delray Beach · Stone work in West Palm Beach · Stone work in Palm Beach Gardens · Stone work in Boynton Beach · Stone work in Wellington · Stone work in Jupiter
Miami-Dade County Stone work in Miami · Stone work in Miami Beach · Stone work in Coral Gables · Stone work in Aventura
Planning guides: Marble and travertine floor restoration cost · Marble polishing vs honing · Travertine restoration · Terrazzo restoration · Sealing natural stone in Florida humidity · Stone slab installation
Stone restoration — FAQ
How much does marble floor restoration cost in South Florida? $3–$6 per square foot to hone and polish a floor with light wear, and $6–$12 per square foot when the floor needs grinding to remove lippage and deep scratches first. A 1,200 sq ft floor is typically $3,600–$14,400.
Can etched marble be fixed? Yes. Etching is surface damage to the polish, not a stain. Honing removes it and polishing brings the gloss back. Deep etch rings from pots or bottles sometimes need a spot grind first.
Is it cheaper to restore or replace a stone floor? Restore, in almost every case. Removing and replacing a marble floor runs $25–$45 per square foot with demo, material and installation. Restoration is $3–$12 and keeps a floor that is already flat and bonded.
How often should natural stone be sealed in Florida? Every one to three years for interior floors and countertops, yearly for pool decks and showers. A simple water-drop test tells you: if water darkens the stone within a few minutes, it is time.
Can terrazzo under my old carpet or tile be restored? Usually, yes. Tack-strip holes, mastic and stains are typical and all come out in the grind-and-fill process. Large patches from past plumbing cuts can be filled but will show as a repair.
How do I get an exact price? Call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com with photos and rough dimensions. A written estimate is typically ready within 24–48 hours after a site review and scope confirmation.
Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com. Licensed Florida general contractor CGC1540699. Serving Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Free Estimate
Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com with project photos, the city, approximate dimensions, and material selections.