Melbourne’s Natural Stone Restoration Experts
Dull or weathered stone? We have the fix to bring it back to life!
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If your marble floor has lost its shine, your travertine has etched, or your bluestone paving has gone green with age, you don't necessarily need to replace it.
Shiny Stones has been delivering expert stone restoration in Melbourne for over 20 years. We specialise in natural stone restoration, as well as the cleaning and sealing of all kinds of natural stone, including marble, travertine, limestone, terrazzo, sandstone and bluestone.
Stone Restoration in Melbourne
We start every natural stone restoration by assessing the surface for dullness, etching, scratches, chips or general wear, and only recommend work that your stone actually needs.
This might include:
Repairing damage: We fill chips, cracks and scratches, and colour-match to blend into the surrounding stone.
Honing or polishing: Honing grinds the surface to a smooth, matte finish, providing more grip underfoot. It’s best suited for floors and wet areas. Polishing uses finer diamond abrasives to achieve a high-gloss shine that showcases the stone's natural colour and veining.
Sealing: Once restored, the surface is sealed to protect it in the long-term.
Marble, limestone and travertine are softer and more sensitive to acid, so we treat each stone differently. Every one of our Melbourne stone repairs is carried out by the same specialist from quote to completion.
The Natural Stone We Work With
We restore and maintain the full range of natural stone found in Melbourne homes and businesses.
Marble
Marble is Melbourne's most popular natural stone, and we handle everything from marble restoration and marble polishing through to chip and crack repair.
Travertine
We provide travertine restoration and polishing for its distinctive pitted texture, indoors and out, including filling the natural holes and pores that give the stone its character.
Limestone
We offer limestone restoration for floors, walls and benchtops, using gentle techniques suited to this soft, porous stone that marks easily if left unsealed.
Terrazzo
Terrazzo restoration and polishing brings back the shine of this classic speckled surface, common in older Melbourne homes and getting popular again in new builds and renovations.
Outdoor Stone Areas
Outdoors, we provide bluestone cleaning and sealing and sandstone cleaning and sealing for paving, courtyards and pool surrounds exposed to Melbourne's weather.
Not sure what stone you have or what service you need? Natural stone cleaning starts with an assessment, and we'll tell you what you're working with.
Stone and Marble Sealing in Melbourne
Stone sealing in Melbourne uses a specialist sealer that is applied to the surface and penetrates the tiny natural pores within the stone. It helps repel water and oil before they can soak in and cause staining. A quality penetrating sealer works from within, allowing the stone to breathe.
Marble, limestone and travertine are calcareous stones, meaning they contain calcium carbonate, which reacts with acid. Marble sealing helps reduce staining, but it does not prevent etching, which dulls the surface. Etched stone needs to be re-honed or re-polished.
For natural stone sealing in Melbourne, we choose a sealer based on the stone type, its location and how it's used. Outdoor bluestone and sandstone need a breathable sealer that handles Melbourne's wet winters and hot, dry summers, while an indoor marble benchtop calls for a food-safe sealer that won't change the finish.
Indoor natural stone typically needs resealing every one to two years, while exterior paving may need it more often, depending on exposure and use.
Areas We Service
We provide natural stone restoration and sealing across the Melbourne metro area, from inner-city apartments to bayside courtyards and outer-suburban homes.
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Stone Cleaning
We provide professional cleaning services for all types of natural stone, tiles, pavers and concrete surfaces. We use mechanical & chemical cleaning processes, tailored to the specific needs of the surface being cleaned. We deliver superior results without damaging the surrounding areas of your property.
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Stone Sealing
Stone sealing is a crucial part of maintaining your surfaces. Sealing prevents stains, and allows for easy cleaning and maintenance. We use a range of high-performance sealers that provide the highest stain resistance without altering the appearance of the stone.
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Marble Repairs, Cleaning & Polishing
Nothing beats the luxurious, classical style of marble. At Shiny Stones, we offer a full range of maintenance and restoration services for all marble surfaces. From marble polishing and sealing to complete marble restoration, we are Melbourne’s marble experts.
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Paving Repairs & Cleaning
Exposure to the elements will take its toll on any paving surface. To keep your paving looking its best, we offer a wide range of paving repair and cleaning services. From bluestone & sandstone sealing to concrete driveway cleaning, we can clean, repair, restore, protect all your outdoor stone surfaces.
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Get a Natural Stone Restoration Quote
If you're looking for natural stone restoration experts in Melbourne, get in touch with Shiny Stones today. We’ll walk you through what your stone needs, whether that's a full restoration, a clean and reseal, or stone sealing in Melbourne.
Every job, from full restorations to smaller Melbourne stone repairs, is carried out personally by the specialist who quoted it, with no subcontractors and no upselling.
Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote, and find out exactly what your stone needs.
Stone Restoration in Melbourne FAQs
Can scratches and etch marks be removed from marble?
In most cases, yes. Both sit on the surface, so re-honing or re-polishing typically restores them. Deeper cracks or chips may need to be filled first.
Does sealing stop my stone from staining, and does it change the look?
A good penetrating sealer significantly reduces staining without changing the stone's appearance, though it isn't a guarantee against every substance. If you'd prefer a richer colour, an enhancing sealer can do that instead.
How often should I reseal my natural stone?
Generally, every one to two years indoors and more often outdoors, depending on the stone and foot traffic. A honed, matte finish offers more grip underfoot but can be more porous, so it may need slightly more frequent sealing than a polished finish.