Limestone
Bring back the soft, timeless beauty of your limestone with expert care.
Limestone’s creamy tones, natural fossils, and velvety honed finish add quiet luxury to any kitchen or bath. Yet its calcium‑rich, porous makeup means:
Prone to Etching: Acids (wine, lemon juice, vinegar) leave pale rings or dull spots.
Absorbs Liquids Quickly: Oils and colored beverages can darken the stone without a quality sealer.
Soft Surface (3–4 Mohs): Scratches, knife marks, and edge chips appear sooner than on granite or quartz.
With 30 + years of surface expertise, Pellegrino Stone Countertop Services restores and protects limestone counters across San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas—keeping them smooth, refined, and worry‑free.
Deep Cleaning
Even the best daily wipe‑downs leave grime behind. Our professional limestone countertop deep cleaning uses pH‑neutral solutions and low‑pressure steam to draw oils, food residue, and hard‑water film out of the stone’s pores—restoring a fresh, sanitary surface and prepping it for further restoration.
Key Benefits:
pH‑neutral cleansers break down grease, soap film, and food residue lodged in pores.
Gentle steam sanitization without forcing moisture deep into the stone.
Leaves a spotless, fresh surface—ideal prep for polishing or sealing.
Polishing
When everyday wear leaves your limestone looking dull, our precision polishing refines micro‑scratches and traffic rings with ultra‑fine diamond abrasives and non‑acid compounds—reviving the stone’s natural satin glow and highlighting its warm, fossil‑flecked character.
What to Expect:
Fine resin‑bond diamonds erase light scratches and wear rings.
Non‑acid polishing compounds revive a uniform satin or soft‑gloss sheen.
Highlights limestone’s warm color variations and fossil accents.
Sealing
Because limestone is porous, a quality impregnating sealer is your first defense against dark oil spots and stubborn food stains. We flood the surface with a breathable, food‑safe formula that sinks deep, blocks liquids, and keeps your countertop’s color true—simplifying routine cleanup.
Our Sealing Process Includes:
Progressive diamond grits remove deeper etches, scratches, and unevenness.
Produces an even, velvety matte—or serves as the base for a higher polish.
Ideal for heavily worn limestone or finish changes before listing a home.
Diamond Honing
For deeper scratches, etched rings, or an uneven finish, diamond honing gently resurfaces the countertop. Using progressively finer grits, we level imperfections, reveal a pristine layer of stone, and leave a velvety matte or polish‑ready base that looks uniformly new.
Why Diamond Honing?
Progressive diamond grits remove deeper etches, scratches, and unevenness.
Produces an even, velvety matte—or serves as the base for a higher polish.
Ideal for heavily worn limestone or finish changes before listing a home.
Crack & Chip Repair
Marble countertops can develop chips or hairline cracks over time, often around edges or heavily used areas like sinks. Our crack & chip repair process involves color-matching epoxy or resin fillers to seamlessly blend with your marble’s unique veining and hue. Once the repair is complete, the surface is honed or polished to ensure a smooth, visually consistent appearance.
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Color‑matched UV‑cured resins rebuild chipped edges, corners, and sink rails.
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Repairs honed flush, then blended for a nearly invisible finish.
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Restores structural integrity and prevents moisture intrusion.
Stain & Etch Removal
Acid splashes and deep‑set spills need more than household cleaners. We apply custom poultices and targeted honing to lift wine, oil, or coffee stains and erase acid etch marks, followed by an optional MORE® AntiEtch™ coating for long‑term protection and a perfectly uniform finish.
Comprehensive Solution:
Custom poultices lift deep oil, wine, or coffee stains from porous zones.
Spot honing/polishing erases acid etch rings and water marks.
Upgrade option: MORE® AntiEtch™ coating for long‑term acid protection.
FAQ: Maintenance & Preventative Care
Q: How fast can limestone stain?
A: Unsealed limestone can darken within minutes; sealing and quick wipe‑ups are key.
Q: Can a honed top be polished to gloss?
A: Yes. With progressive polishing we can take a matte finish to satin or higher gloss.
Q: Is limestone too soft for busy kitchens?
A: With regular sealing, cutting‑board habits, and optional AntiEtch™, limestone holds up well while developing a gentle patina.
Q: Does sealing stop etching?
A: No—sealers block stains only. For etch protection, consider MORE® AntiEtch™.
Q: What if I want a more durable finish?
A: Ask us about our Anti-Etch coating, a revolutionary solution that helps protect marble against acids and staining. It’s especially popular for bar tops and high-traffic kitchen counters.
Q: Heat tolerance?
A: Handles moderate heat, but always use trivets to avoid thermal shock or discoloration.
Ready to revive your limestone countertops?
Since 1991, Pellegrino Stone Countertop Services has been the go-to source for comprehensive marble care in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
Whether you need a simple polish or a full-scale restoration, our seasoned technicians deliver impeccable results with a personal touch.
Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help protect your marble countertops for years to come.
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