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Tile Polishing Prices Melbourne

Tile polishing in Melbourne generally costs between $35 and $80 per square metre, depending on the stone type. Marble polishing starts from $35/m², granite and general natural stone polishing from $40/m², and terrazzo from $40/m². Alistar Tiling Melbourne provides a free on-site quote to restore the shine and finish of natural stone floors.

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Marble tile polishing service Melbourne

Over time, natural stone floors can lose their shine due to foot traffic, scratching, and general wear, even when properly sealed. Polishing restores the original lustre of marble, granite, terrazzo, and other natural stone surfaces. Below is current Melbourne pricing for professional tile polishing services.

Polishing involves grinding down the surface of the stone in progressively finer stages to remove scratches, etching, and dullness, before buffing to restore shine. This is a different process to sealing, though the two are often carried out together – polishing to restore the finish, followed by sealing to protect it going forward. Terrazzo floors in particular benefit from periodic polishing, as their aggregate surface can dull unevenly with wear, while marble is prone to etching from acidic spills that dulls its surface over time.

Tile Polishing Prices

Tile polishing prices
ServicePrice
Marble$35–$70/m²
Granite$40–$75/m²
Terrazzo$40–$80/m²
Natural Stone$40–$80/m²

What Affects Tile Polishing Prices in Melbourne?

Tile polishing pricing depends on:

  • Stone type and its hardness – marble, granite, or terrazzo
  • Extent of scratching, etching, or wear on the existing surface
  • Total floor area being polished
  • Number of grinding and polishing stages required to achieve the desired finish
  • Whether sealing is included following the polish
  • Condition of grout lines, which are often cleaned as part of the process
  • Accessibility of the area, including furniture removal if required
  • Whether this is a full floor polish or a spot treatment for isolated marks

Our Tile Polishing Process

  1. 1. On-site assessment – We inspect the stone's condition and identify the level of grinding and polishing needed.
  2. 2. Fixed quote – You receive a price based on stone type, area, and finish level required.
  3. 3. Grinding and honing – The surface is ground through progressively finer stages to remove scratches and dullness.
  4. 4. Polishing and sealing – The stone is buffed to a shine and sealed to protect the restored finish.

Why Choose Alistar Tiling Melbourne

Alistar Tiling Melbourne restores the shine and finish of marble, granite, terrazzo, and natural stone floors across Melbourne homes and commercial properties. Our polishing process is tailored to the specific stone type and its level of wear, working through the correct grinding and buffing stages to achieve a genuine restoration rather than a temporary surface treatment. We commonly pair polishing with sealing, giving your natural stone floor both a refreshed appearance and long-term protection in a single visit.

Melbourne Suburbs We Service

We provide tile polishing services across greater Melbourne, restoring marble entryways and terrazzo floors in period homes across the inner and eastern suburbs, as well as commercial foyers and natural stone surfaces throughout the CBD and surrounding business districts. Contact us for a free on-site quote to polish your natural stone floor.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

01How much does it cost to polish a marble floor in Melbourne?
Marble floor polishing typically costs between $35 and $70 per square metre, depending on the extent of scratching or etching and the size of the area being restored.
02How is polishing different from sealing?
Polishing physically restores the stone's surface finish by grinding and buffing away scratches and dullness, while sealing applies a protective layer to guard against future staining and wear. The two are often done together for a complete refresh.
03Can polishing remove deep scratches in marble?
Yes, polishing can remove most scratches and etching through progressively finer grinding stages, though very deep gouges may require more intensive restoration work, which we'll assess and quote accordingly on-site.
04How often should terrazzo floors be polished?
Terrazzo floors generally benefit from polishing every few years, or sooner in high-traffic commercial settings, to maintain an even, glossy finish across the aggregate surface.
05Is polishing safe for all types of natural stone?
Polishing techniques are tailored to each stone's hardness and characteristics – softer stones like marble require gentler grinding stages than harder stones like granite, which is why an on-site assessment is important before quoting.
06Does polishing make floors slippery?
A polished finish can be smoother and slightly more reflective, so we can discuss finish options and, where safety is a concern for high-traffic or wet areas, recommend a honed rather than high-gloss finish.
07How long does polishing a room take?
A standard-sized room typically takes one to two days to polish, depending on stone type, condition, and whether sealing is included as part of the same visit.
08Can polished stone floors be restored again in the future?
Yes, polishing can generally be repeated over the life of a natural stone floor as it accumulates wear, though very thin stone tiles have a practical limit to how many times they can be reground before becoming too thin.
09Does polishing remove the need for sealing?
No, polishing restores the physical finish of the stone but doesn't provide the same protective barrier as sealing. We recommend sealing after polishing to protect the newly restored surface from future staining.
10Is polishing suitable for outdoor stone surfaces?
Polishing is generally more suited to indoor floors, since a high-gloss finish can become slippery when wet outdoors. For outdoor natural stone, a honed finish combined with sealing is usually the safer, more practical choice.
11Do you move furniture as part of a polishing job?
We can arrange to move light furniture as part of the service where needed, though larger items are generally best relocated beforehand to allow full access to the floor and reduce project time.

Get a Free Tile Polishing Quote in Melbourne

Contact Alistar Tiling Melbourne for a free on-site quote to restore the shine of your marble, granite, or terrazzo floors.

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