Granite is formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth’s surface. It’s primarily composed of quartz and feldspar with minor amounts of mica, amphiboles, and other minerals. This mineral composition usually gives granite a red, pink, gray, or white color. Dark mineral fragments are visible throughout the rock.

The granite restoration and polishing process requires a specialized set of skills. The natural stone experts at Sandifer’s Stone & Tile Care have spent years perfecting these skills and will restore your granite to it’s original beauty applying methods taught by Maurizio Bertoli, honorary member of the Marble Institute of America. 

Travertine is a fairly delicate type of limestone formed by mineral springs. It’s found honed and unfilled, with exposed natural voids, or filled and polished. With proper cleaning and maintenance, travertine tile wears well and will last a lifetime. However, travertine is sensitive to acidic substances. Even after sealing, this tile is vulnerable to etching and will require restoration by a local specialist. Sandifer’s Stone and Tile Care provides honing and polishing services that will restore your travertine to factory condition.

Our natural stone maintenance services ensure your travertine tile is repaired, cleaned, polished, and sealed so you can enjoy your beautiful floors once again. We are happy to offer advice on travertine care in between professional maintenance!

Limestone is a a sedimentary rock with varying compositions. This natural stone’s versatile textures make it an excellent choice for flooring, wall tiles, and even countertops. The warm neutral tone and visual texture can easily hide small scratches and normal wear. However, limestone is also a relatively soft stone and it needs proper care and sealing to maintain its great performance and aesthetics.

Sandifer’s Stone & Tile Care offers Natural Stone Restoration, Cleaning, Polishing, and Repair in Carolina. As professional stone and tile restoration experts, Sandifer’s will restore your limestone to its original beauty. We service Charlotte NC, Columbia SC, and surrounding areas.

Terrazzo is a primarily a blend of marble, granite, quartz, or glass bound with cement. The hardened surface is honed and polished for a timeless mosaic appearance. Terrazzo is designed for longevity and versatile applications. 

Although extremely durable, it does need proper care and restoration from time to time. Terrazzo can be sensitive to harsh cleaners and grit, and improper sealing may have left it exposed. With careful honing and polishing, the terrazzo flooring at your home or business can be restored to its former glory and prepared for decades more of low-maintenance beauty.

If your home or business has a flagstone patio or flooring, you have probably noticed that this porous sedimentary stone is susceptible to staining and damage over time. Professional cleaning and restoration services from the flagstone experts at Sandifer’s will get your stonework brilliantly clean and properly sealed for protection.

Flagstone requires special care during the maintenance and restoration process to prevent staining and flaking. Harsh chemicals can damage the stone, and the right seal is necessary to maintain the natural matte finish. 

Sandstone makes a versatile flooring and building material, beloved for its nuanced colors and wonderful texture. This sedimentary rock is a combination of sand sized mineral, rock or organic material bound together with a cementing material. It pairs well with architectural styles in the Carolinas and stands up relatively well to foot traffic. However, sandstone can also be vulnerable to heavy use — especially if the stone has not been properly maintained on a regular basis.

Our team is trained and licensed to handle Natural Stone Restoration, Cleaning, Polishing, and Repair in Carolina. Sandifer’s will quickly restore your natural sandstone surfaces to factory splendor.

Slate is a fine-grained, metamorphic rock composed primarily of clay minerals or micas. Because of its durability, slate is popular for a wide variety of uses such as roofing, flooring, and flagging.

Slate floors show signs of wear over time, particularly if improper cleaning or sealing methods were used in the past. The experts at Sandifer’s Stone & Tile Care offer slate restoration to return your discolored or chipping slate floors to their naturally beautiful and durable state. As a porous stone that requires regular cleaning and does not respond well to certain chemicals sealants, many slate floors become white or yellowed. In some cases, the textured edges begin to disintegrate or chip. With the right touch, slate restoration services can bring it back to life.

Quartzite forms when sandstone and quartz are morphed together under tremendous heat and pressure. The empty grains of sandstone become filled with quartz actually rendering it harder than natural quartz.

If you have quartzite surfaces in your home or business, you know how easy it is to love — a strong natural stone with marbled patterns, and easier maintenance than many other options. Yet quartzite does require annual re-sealing and proper care. If your quartzite floor, counters, or walls are due for a thorough cleaning or need repair and restoration, you should turn to the professionals at Sandifer’s Stone & Tile Care.