This Beautiful Fireplace in Palm Bay Shows the Quality of Our Stone Polishing Process

July 09, 2025

A homeowner in Palm Bay knew that her fireplace enhanced her living room's elegant style, which made her situation unnerving. At one point, getting the soot off the marble surface became much harder, and the problem only worsened over time. The dirt stayed embedded in the stone through all her cleaning attempts, so she'd lost all hope of making it shine.


Worried about risking damage to the marble with all that scrubbing, the owner called a professional and asked about stone polishing services in Palm Bay. When one of her acquaintances recommended Sir Grout Space Coast, she visited our website to learn more about our work. After seeing the results in our picture gallery, the owner felt optimistic for the first time in weeks, so she gave us a call to have the fireplace inspected.

At her convenience, we arrived at her house two days later for an in-home evaluation, and she explained the problem before showing us the fireplace. From the start, we could tell that the marble surface needed a lot of work. Dust and soot muted its natural brown color, spreading the discoloration to all parts of the surface. Many etch marks were also on the surface, which were expected for a residential fireplace after months of activity.

Our techs completed the evaluation and gave the client a step-by-step summary of our restoration process, confirming that the stone needed a professional polishing to regain its natural sheen. The homeowner was relieved when we told her we could recover the marble's original color, so she didn't hesitate to ask for a new appointment after the assessment.

We were back at the client's house on the scheduled restoration date. After protecting the fireplace with clear plastic and masking tape, our specialists got to work on the stone surface. We used a stone-safe cleaner to remove the dirt and soot permeating every inch of the marble, carefully scrubbing the flat surface and the corner joints.

At this point, its deep black color was much more visible, so our experts honed the stone with three sets of high-end diamond pads to deal with the etch marks. We work carefully, increasing the level of grit while the marble regains its smoothness. Then, our team used special polishing pads to restore its shine, resulting in a brand-new glow that left the marble's gold patterns on full display.

The last step was sealing the surface to preserve its flawless look against wear and tear, so our techs applied stone sealant before calling the client back into the living room. She was delighted with the fireplace's new look and eager to show the result to all her friends and family.

Before leaving the client's home, our experts reviewed additional cleaning tips to preserve marble and other natural stone surfaces. We started by listing the benefits of pH-neutral formulas and introduced Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner as best option to improve routine maintenance. Unlike soap-based cleaners, our product removes the dirt without subjecting the stone to harsh ingredients.

It works against grime, moisture, grease, soil, soot, etc., so homeowners can expect positive results without worrying about corrosion or discoloration. Along with the dirt, our cleaner removes many of the problems attached to traditional formulas: it doesn't chip away at the sealant, and your living spaces won't be contaminated with toxic fumes.

Our second recommendation was to avoid steel wools and other abrasive tools since they do a subpar job at removing all the embedded dirt. More importantly, sharp tools may scratch the marble, making way for etch marks after a while. Our techs explained during the visit that a towel or terry cloth will deliver much more satisfying results without damaging the surface.

Good ventilation is just as important, and living room areas have the advantage of being surrounded by multiple sources of fresh air. By opening the windows and doors, you can stop mold growth without changing your cleaning routine. Our team shared all these tips with the client, and she promised to share their recommendations with more people in Palm Bay.

Natural stone surfaces need the best care to keep their glow for a long time. Regular cleaners often cause more harm than good, which is why Sir Grout Space Coast is always ready to assist you with top-tier restoration services. If you have specific questions about our methods, call (321) 450-7440 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. Or, you can subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.