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- August
  25
  2026
- 48
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog, Marble Restoration, Project Case Studies
How Do You Restore a Dull Black Marble Floor? Nero Marquina Restoration in NYC
A dull, scratched Nero Marquina kitchen floor recovered its deep black color and reflective finish through professional honing and polishing.

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- August
  25
  2026
- 43
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog, Marble Restoration, Project Case Studies
Can a Broken Marble Sink Edge Be Repaired? Crema Marfil Countertop Repair in NYC
A severely broken Crema Marfil marble sink edge looked beyond repair. See how Stone Guys NY reconstructed the damaged area and saved the existing countertop.

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- August
  5
  2026
- 109
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog
Countertop Chip Repair and Crack Reconstruction in NYC: When Damaged Stone Can Be Saved
A chipped quartz edge, fractured granite section, or broken sink rail does not always require full countertop replacement. Learn how professional chip repair and crack reconstruction address four real types of stone damage.

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- August
  5
  2026
- 81
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog, Stone Materials & Selection, Stone Restoration, Surfaces & Applications
Quartz Countertop Chip Repair: Will the Repair Line Be Visible?
Can a quartz countertop chip repair become nearly invisible? See real before-and-after results and learn how color, edge geometry, finish, and lighting affect the repair line.

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- August
  3
  2026
- 82
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog, NYC Project Guides, Project Case Studies, Stone Restoration, Surfaces & Applications
Stone Restoration in an NYC Apartment: What to Expect Before, During, and After the Work
A marble or natural-stone restoration visit in an NYC apartment is usually quiet, contained, and completed with compact equipment. The main preparation is coordinating building access and protecting the surrounding space.

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- July
  14
  2026
- 186
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog
How to Choose a Stone Restoration Company for Your NYC Building or Hotel
At some point, every property manager, building owner, and hotel facilities director in New York City faces the same decision: the stone needs professional attention, and it is time to hire someone. The lobby floor has lost its shine. The limestone in the corridors is etched. The terrazzo in the commercial space needs a full

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- July
  14
  2026
- 233
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog
What Happens to Stone Floors When a Building Switches Cleaning Companies
It is one of the most common — and most preventable — sources of stone damage in New York City buildings. A building switches cleaning contractors. The new team shows up Monday morning with their equipment, their products, and their standard procedures. They do what they have always done on every other building they service.

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- July
  14
  2026
- 104
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog
Limestone Lobby Floors in Luxury Residential Buildings: A Maintenance Guide for Boards and Managers
There is a reason limestone appears in so many of New York City’s most distinguished residential buildings. Pre-war co-ops on Park Avenue, classic doorman buildings on the Upper West Side, landmark limestone facades and lobby floors throughout Manhattan — the material carries a weight of permanence and refinement that newer surfaces struggle to replicate. When

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- July
  14
  2026
- 136
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog
Stone Care Contracts for NYC Buildings: What Property Managers Should Look For
Most building managers in New York City call a stone restoration company for the same reason they call a plumber: something is visibly wrong. The lobby floor looks bad. A tenant complained. The board noticed the marble during a walkthrough. The damage is obvious and the pressure to fix it is immediate. That reactive model

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- July
  14
  2026
- 117
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- By stoneguysny
- In Blog
Elevator Lobbies and Corridors: The Overlooked Stone Surfaces in NYC Buildings
Ask a building manager where the stone needs attention and the answer is almost always the same: the main lobby. The main lobby is where the board tours happen. It is where prospective tenants form their first impression. It is the surface that appears in listing photos and building inspection reports. It gets the attention,

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