Granite Floor
Restoration 
& Polishing

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock composed primarily of quartz, feldspars, micas and hornblende minerals. With a hardness of 6–7 on the Mohs scale, it is one of the most durable natural stone flooring materials available — its interlocking crystal structure giving it both exceptional strength and the characteristic speckled appearance that makes it so distinctive.

Granite is widely used for floor tiles in residential kitchens, hallways and bathrooms, as well as in commercial lobbies, retail spaces and public buildings where heavy foot traffic demands a long-lasting surface. When properly restored and maintained, a granite floor will outlast virtually any other flooring option — and can be diamond-polished repeatedly across its very long lifespan.

What Makes Granite Different

• Composed of quartz, feldspars, micas and hornblende — an igneous rock formed under intense heat and pressure
• Hardness of 6–7 on the Mohs scale — significantly harder than marble, limestone or slate
• Interlocking crystal structure provides natural resistance to cracking and chipping
• Available in a vast range of colours — from pure black and white through to reds, greens and blues
• Can be polished to an extremely high mirror gloss due to its crystal density
• Highly resistant to heat — making it particularly suitable for kitchens

Types of Granite Floors We Restore

• Polished granite tiles — the most common finish, restored to mirror gloss
• Honed granite — smooth matte finish, re-honed to even consistency
• Flamed granite — textured anti-slip surface, deep cleaned and re-sealed
• Bush-hammered granite — rough textured surface for exterior applications
• Granite pavers and slabs — large format stone in residential and commercial settings
• Black, grey, red, pink, white, green and multi-colour granite varieties

Common Problems We Fix
Despite its hardness, granite floors develop a range of issues over time that restoration can address: surface scratching from grit and abrasive cleaning, dullness from loss of the original polish, chips and cracks from impact damage, staining from oils and chemicals that have penetrated the sealer, and grout joint deterioration. Our process addresses all of these systematically before the polishing sequence begins.

Granite vs Other Stone - Why Restoration is Different
Granite's exceptional hardness means it requires a different approach to softer stones like marble or limestone. The abrasive sequence must be calibrated specifically for granite's Mohs hardness — beginning with coarser diamond grits than would be used on softer stone, and progressing through a longer sequence of refinement steps to achieve the same quality of final polish. Our team is experienced in working across all stone hardnesses and adapts the process accordingly.

Maintenance After Restoration
After professional restoration and sealing, granite is easy to maintain. Daily dry sweeping removes surface grit; occasional damp mopping with a pH-neutral stone cleaner keeps the floor clean. Unlike marble or limestone, granite is resistant to acidic foods and cleaning products — though we still recommend pH-neutral cleaners to preserve the sealer. We provide a full aftercare guide with every project.