Marble Floor Polishing in Kolkata
Marble does not fade evenly. Doorways, kitchen entries and stair landings wear first, which is why floors start looking patchy. We polish the whole surface back to one uniform gloss so no room looks newer than the rest. Kolkata buildings are older and often mix marble, Kota and mosaic in the same flat, with high humidity and monsoon damp that dulls floors faster than in Delhi. Salt-laden air near the river also leaves a film that looks like stone wear but is surface deposit.
- Free inspection measuring lippage and slab thickness
- Tapping test for hollow slabs
- Wet grinding to keep dust down indoors
- Coarse to fine grit sequence with no skipped stages
At a glance
- Diamond polishing
- Stain removal
- Rate locked in writing
A real before and after photo is added here for the strongest result.
What is included in marble floor polishing
- Wet grinding to keep dust down indoors
- Coarse to fine grit sequence with no skipped stages
- Slurry contained and vacuumed as we work
- Refining passes to remove grind marks
- Polishing to follow on the same job
- Wash-down and walkthrough
- Free inspection measuring lippage and slab thickness
- Tapping test for hollow slabs
What each surface needs
| Problem | What grinding does | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Lippage between slabs | Cuts the high slab to floor level | Flat floor, no trip lines |
| Dark traffic lanes | Removes the compacted worn layer | Uniform colour across the room |
| Deep scratches and gouges | Cuts back below the scratch depth | Gone, or faint on very deep damage |
| Cement, POP and paint splatter | Removes it without acid | Clean stone, no chemical risk |
Every surface is tested on a hidden patch before work starts, so you see the result before committing to the whole floor.
How the job runs
- Inspection, lippage measurement and hollow test (free)
- Masking of walls, skirting, doors and furniture
- Coarse grinding, 40-60 minutes per 100 sq ft
- Refining at 200 and 400 grit, 30-45 minutes per 100 sq ft
- Polishing, wash-down and handover
Marble Floor Polishing rates in Kolkata
| Work | Guide band | Typical case |
|---|---|---|
| Light grinding with polish | Rs 15-25 per sq ft | Surface damage, patchy gloss |
| Full grinding, levelling and polish | Rs 25-35 per sq ft | Lippage, deep damage, dark lanes |
| Crystallisation after grinding | Quoted after inspection | Adds hardness and gloss |
| Grinding plus slab re-laying | Quoted per slab | Hollow or lifted slabs |
Rates depend on surface type, damage depth, area and access. The figure is written down before work begins.
What changes the price for marble floor polishing in Kolkata
| Factor | Effect on rate | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Total area | Bigger areas cost less per sq ft | Slab rates above 1,000 sq ft |
| Damage depth | Grinding raises the rate | Decided by the test patch |
| Stone type | Imported and filled slabs take longer | See the surface table |
| Access | Upper floors and corners take longer | Confirmed before booking |
Ask for one written rate per surface. A single number for the whole house without an inspection always changes later.
Booking, access and scheduling
- Inspection booked within 24-48 hours; the written quote follows the same visit
- Work usually starts within a week of approval, sooner if you are flexible on dates
- Society gate, lift, parking and working-hour rules arranged before the crew arrives
- Water point, power and work area confirmed at booking so setup takes minutes
- Occupied premises are done room by room or after hours, at no surprise premium
| Job size | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Bathroom or kitchen | Same day |
| Single room | One working day |
| Full 2-3 BHK | One to two days |
| Lobby or commercial floor | Phased, often overnight |
After-care guidance is handed over in writing: which cleaner to use, how to mop, and what to avoid during the first week. Most repeat problems trace back to cleaning products rather than the work itself.
Protection is planned, not improvised. Furniture is moved to one side and covered, curtain hems are lifted, and a walking route is kept clear throughout so the household can still move around.
Access is confirmed before the visit: parking, lift use, gate entry, working-hour restrictions and any society paperwork. Sorting this in advance is what stops a scheduled job from becoming a wasted trip.
Why clients book us
- Same team polishes after grinding, so nothing is blamed on another contractor
- Hollow and thin slabs flagged honestly instead of ground
- 12 years of stone grinding
- Slab thickness checked before we agree to grind
Serving Kolkata and nearby areas
Kolkata jobs are scheduled as a fixed visit batch so the crew and machines travel together and travel cost is not loaded onto your rate. Kolkata buildings are older and often mix marble, Kota and mosaic in the same flat, with high humidity and monsoon damp that dulls floors faster than in Delhi. Salt-laden air near the river also leaves a film that looks like stone wear but is surface deposit. Inspections are booked within 24-48 hours and most jobs take 1-2 days per flat. Call 86070 01043 or WhatsApp photos of your floor for an indicative rate.
Marble Floor Polishing - common questions
Does grinding create dust all over the house?
We grind wet, so dust becomes slurry rather than airborne powder, and we mask doors and skirting. Slurry is vacuumed and washed before we leave.
Can lippage between marble and tile be levelled?
Usually yes where the two surfaces meet at different heights. Where the step is more than a few millimetres, an exact match may not be possible and we say so before starting.
Is grinding always followed by polishing?
Yes in practice. Grinding leaves machine marks until the finer grits and polishing smooth them out, which is why the two stages are quoted together.
What if a slab is hollow?
Grinding cannot re-bond it. Loose slabs must be re-laid, and we quote that separately rather than hiding the problem under a polish.
Will grinding make my floor noticeably thinner?
It removes a fraction of a millimetre at the surface and more only where slabs are high. Average floors take several grinding cycles over their life. We measure thickness during the free inspection first.
Is the price negotiable?
The rate per sq ft is not inflated to leave room for haggling. We scope honestly: if the floor needs only a buff, we quote a buff instead of a full diamond job, and tell you when the cheaper option will hold.
Do you take advance payment?
The package is confirmed in writing first. Advance for material is normal on large jobs; the balance is settled after the walkthrough.
How far in advance should I book?
A week is comfortable. During festival and wedding season, two weeks is safer because crews are booked out for hotel and banquet work.
What access do you need?
A water point, a working power socket, and a clear route for the machines. Society permission for lift use is helpful for upper floors.
Can the job be split across weekends?
Yes. Many clients do one or two rooms each weekend. We keep the same rate per sq ft and you are not billed twice for travel within the same batch.