Marble Countertop Restoration NYC | Highline Stone Care
Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · Long Island · Westchester
Licensed & Insured · info@highlinestonecare.com · (833) 605-3335
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Years in Business

05

Areas Served

100%

Licensed & Insured

01 — Work

The difference is not described. It is seen.

Etching, staining and dullness on a countertop are not permanent — and replacement is almost never the answer.

Stone countertop with etching and mineral buildup, a common problem we fix
The Problem
Marble island restored and polished, recent project
Our Standard

Real client work, not stock photos

Two different projects, not one countertop before and after — etching and mineral buildup we see all the time on the left, a restored marble island from a recent job on the right. Every photo on this page is our own work.

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Marble does not wear out. It is simply neglected.

02 — Process

Five steps, one visit.

01

Assessment

We identify the stone, the depth of the etching or staining, and confirm the right process for your countertop.

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02

Etch & stain removal

Acid marks, water rings and stains are lifted from the surface without replacing a single inch of stone.

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03

Honing

The surface is leveled and smoothed, removing scratches and restoring an even finish across the whole countertop.

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04

Polishing

Brought back to its original factory shine — or to a honed matte finish, your choice.

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05

Opal Luxury sealing

Optional permanent protection against the acids that caused the damage in the first place — applied once.

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Marble vanity finished and protected with Opal Luxury
03 — Exclusive to Highline

Opal Luxury.

Once your countertop is restored, this is what keeps it that way. Most sealers sit on the surface and fade within months. Opal Luxury bonds permanently to the stone, forming a real barrier against the exact acids that caused the etching in the first place.

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  • 01Resists wine, citrus, coffee and cleaning acids
  • 02Prevents etching, staining and dulling
  • 03Applied once — no annual resealing
  • 04Preserves the natural look of the stone

Countertop restoration from $650.
Commercial on request.

We publish our range on purpose. Our clients choose us for the result, not the lowest bid — and being upfront means your time, and ours, goes to the right project.

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04 — Clients

Two paths. Two conversations.

Homeowners

My kitchen,
my countertop

  • Kitchen counters, islands and bar tops
  • Bathroom vanities
  • Marble, granite and quartzite
  • Permanent Opal Luxury protection
Request a residential quote
Boards · Designers · Property Managers

Buildings, hotels
and projects

  • Lobbies and common areas
  • Scheduled maintenance contracts
  • Technical specification for design projects
  • Ongoing service for your client portfolio
Talk to our commercial team

From a single vanity to an entire lobby.

05 — Clients say

Trusted in the city's finest homes.

5.0 out of 5 across 25 Google reviews.

★★★★★

"Our Calacatta countertops look brand new. Years of etching and stains are completely gone."

Jennifer M. — Upper East Side
★★★★★

"I had a water ring I thought was permanent. They restored it perfectly. You cannot tell it was ever there."

David R. — Tribeca
★★★★★

"My marble floor went from dull and scratched to mirror-polished. Worth every penny."

Sarah K. — Park Slope
06 — Instagram

New work, every week.

Every job becomes content. We post to @highlinestonecareny and it appears here automatically.

07 — FAQ

Marble countertops, explained.

Why is my marble countertop dull?

Dullness usually comes from years of light etching — acidic contact from citrus, wine, coffee or cleaning products that eats into the polished surface at a microscopic level. It's not dirt, so it can't be cleaned away. It's corrected with honing and re-polishing.

What causes etching on marble?

Marble is calcium carbonate, which reacts to acid. Lemon juice, vinegar, wine, tomato sauce and many everyday cleaning products are acidic enough to dull or mark the surface on contact, even if wiped up right away.

Can etched marble countertops be restored?

In almost every case, yes. We hone the surface down past the etching and re-polish it back to its original finish. Replacement is rarely necessary.

Does marble sealer prevent etching?

Most standard sealers only slow down staining, not etching, and fade within months. Opal Luxury is different — it bonds permanently to the stone and forms a real barrier against the acids that cause etching.

Can marble countertops be restored instead of replaced?

Yes — restoration is almost always faster, less disruptive and a fraction of the cost of replacing a countertop, with the same result.

Your quote in 60 seconds.

Four questions give us everything we need to price your project before we ever set foot in your home.

We reply by email or phone within one business day. No obligation, no visit fee.