Stone surfaces and restoration planning in the Perth Hills.
An educational resource for natural stone polishing, repairs, travertine filling and terrazzo refinement across the Hills.
Restoration starts with understanding the surface.
Some marks require cleaning. Others need a repair, compatible filling, careful honing or abrasive polishing. The material and condition—not a generic cleaning package—should determine the approach.
For travel outside the central Hills, include your locality and approximate project size.
Request a quote ↗What needs attention?
Worn travertine or loose filler
Open voids, dullness, surface damage and old filler need different treatment from ordinary cleaning.
Explore travertine ↗Marble scratches and etching
Acid etching changes the stone surface. Polishing can require measured abrasive work rather than a new chemical coating.
Explore marble ↗Dull, worn aggregate floors
Identify the cementitious or resin binder and previous treatments before deciding whether grinding, honing or cleaning makes sense.
Explore terrazzo ↗Leaves, moisture and exposed stone
Stone type, drainage, joints, shade and wet slip risk matter when considering cleaning or refinishing exterior areas.
Outdoor stone guide ↗Two Hills districts.
Choose the area closest to your property.
Kalamunda & escarpment
Gooseberry Hill, Kalamunda, Lesmurdie, Walliston, Bickley, Carmel, Pickering Brook, Forrestfield, High Wycombe, Maida Vale and Wattle Grove.
The City of Kalamunda includes escarpment, foothills and eastern rural localities.
Mundaring & surrounding Hills
Mundaring, Darlington, Glen Forrest, Boya, Hovea, Parkerville, Stoneville, Mount Helena, Sawyers Valley, Mahogany Creek, Greenmount and Helena Valley.
The Shire of Mundaring includes foothills, Hills villages and rural areas.
Geography: City of Kalamunda and Shire of Mundaring.
Where in the Hills?
Our geographic guides are grouped by local government areas, not duplicate suburb landing pages.
Kalamunda area guide
Gooseberry Hill, Lesmurdie, Walliston, Bickley, Carmel and the wider City of Kalamunda.
Explore Kalamunda ↗Mundaring area guide
Darlington, Glen Forrest, Boya, Parkerville, Stoneville, Mount Helena and surrounding settlements.
Explore Mundaring ↗Further east: outer Hills towns and road corridors. More distant enquiries: Avon Valley planning guide. These areas are not current service commitments.
Stone, terrazzo or concrete?
A beige veined floor could be marble, travertine or another stone; a chipped aggregate surface could be terrazzo or polished concrete. Composition changes what treatment is suitable.
Stone identification guide ↗Before work begins.
Can outdoor stone be polished?
Finish suitability depends on material, location and wet slip performance. Glossy finishes can be unsuitable for exposed paths and steps.
Will sealing prevent travertine etching?
No. Many impregnating sealers can help resist particular staining but do not prevent acid etching.
Why not an instant quote?
The appropriate method depends on stone type, damage, size, access, edges, previous coatings and the required finish.
Can photographs identify the material?
Photos are helpful but not definitive. Material records and suitable on-site inspection can be necessary.
Useful stone-care answers, before any work.
Understand how to recognise a mark, check a product's compatibility, and identify the right type of treatment rather than assume every dull patch needs polishing.
Describe your project.
Choose the work needed and include photos if you have them. Select “Other / unsure” if you cannot identify the stone.