FloorCarePro / Granite / Polishing
Granite Polishing
Polishing removes the worn, dull top layer of a floor and rebuilds a clean, reflective finish.
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Polishing, done the right way.
Polishing removes the worn, dull top layer of a floor and rebuilds a clean, reflective finish. On stone and terrazzo that means working through a sequence of diamond abrasives from coarse to fine; on wood it means sanding and re-coating; on resin it means abrading and burnishing or re-coating. The common thread is that the finish is renewed mechanically, not painted on, so it lasts.
Granite's hardness means it holds a polish for years, but also that restoring it needs finer, harder diamond abrasives than marble and more passes to lift the shine. Its porosity varies hugely by variety — some black granites are nearly sealed by nature, some light ones drink oil — so sealer choice matters.
On granite: On granite, hardness means finer, harder resin- and metal-bond diamonds and more passes to lift the polish — but once done it holds for years. A deep degrease comes first in kitchens and lobbies, and the sealer is matched to how absorbent that particular granite is.
The process
How granite polishing works.
Step 01
Assessment
We identify the material, measure the area, and check hardness, wear depth, damage and moisture so the right grit sequence and products are chosen.
Step 02
Grind / cut back
Coarse diamonds (or a sanding cut on wood) remove scratches, etch marks, old coatings and unevenness down to sound surface.
Step 03
Hone
Progressively finer abrasives erase the previous marks and flatten the whole floor to one uniform plane.
Step 04
Polish & buff
Fine compounds and pads build the shine — satin, semi-gloss or full mirror — and a final buff lifts residue to peak clarity.
Step 05
Seal / coat
An impregnating sealer (stone) or protective coat (wood, resin) locks in the result and makes routine cleaning easier.
Why it's worth doing
The result you get.
- ✓Restores the depth and reflectivity a new floor had
- ✓Removes scratches, etch marks and surface staining in one process
- ✓Levels lippage and uneven tile edges into a continuous surface
- ✓Extends floor life — a maintained surface outlasts a neglected one by years
- ✓Makes the floor easier to keep clean day to day
When you need it
Is this the right service?
Polish when the shine has visibly walked off into traffic lanes, when cleaning no longer makes a difference, after building or renovation work, or when a builder-laid floor was never properly finished in the first place.
More for granite
Other granite services.
Granite — all services →
Polishing, sealing, stain removal and shine restoration for granite floors and countertops.
Granite Restoration →
Restoration is the full job — for floors that are past a simple polish.
Granite Sealing →
Sealing is protection.
Granite Stain Removal →
Stain removal is targeted work — drawing a specific stain out of the surface without re-doing the whole floor.
The FloorCarePro standard
What every job includes.
Free Site Assessment
We assess the floor and identify the material before quoting, so you get the right service — not the most expensive one.
Professional-Grade Products
Diamond abrasives, 3M compounds and the correct sealer or coating for your surface — applied by trained specialists.
Fixed Written Quote
A clear price in writing after the site visit. No per-day surprises, no hidden extras.
Service Warranty
Our polishing, sealing and coating work is warranted, because we stand behind the result.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions, answered.
How long does floor polishing take?
A typical 1,000–1,500 sq ft home takes one to two days. Floors needing full grinding, or larger commercial areas, take longer. We work room by room so the rest of the space stays usable.
My granite floor has traffic-lane dullness where the factory polish has worn — can polishing fix that?
Yes — that is exactly what polishing addresses on granite floor. We confirm the cause on the free site visit and quote the fix in writing. Polish when the shine has visibly walked off into traffic lanes, when cleaning no longer makes a difference, after building or renovation work, or when a builder-laid floor was never properly finished in the first place.
How do I keep my granite floor looking good afterwards?
The essentials: clean with pH-neutral stone cleaner and a microfibre mop; blot oil and grease promptly, especially on lighter granites. We leave you a written care plan for the specific finish.
Granite Polishing