POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS

UPCOUNTRY, MAUI, HI

Polished Concrete Floors: Modern, Durable, and Easy

When people think of concrete, they usually picture sidewalks or garages. But polished concrete inside a custom home? That’s a game changer. Sleek, modern, and super durable, it’s becoming a go-to flooring choice for homeowners who want style and low maintenance rolled into one.

Why Choose Polished Concrete?

  • Modern look: Smooth and glossy, it works with almost any design style.

  • Tough: No scratches like wood, no stains like carpet.

  • Easy care: Just sweep and mop.

  • Custom options: Stains, colors, and patterns can make it one-of-a-kind.

How It’s Done

Polishing concrete is kind of like sanding wood, but with a lot more shine at the end. Contractors grind, smooth, polish, and seal the floor until it’s glossy, reflective, and ready to last for years.

Where It Works Best

  • Living rooms full of natural light

  • Busy kitchens

  • Basements that need style

  • Entryways and hallways with heavy foot traffic

Low-Maintenance Living

To keep polished concrete looking good:

  • Sweep or vacuum often

  • Mop with a gentle cleaner

  • Reseal every few years

That’s it—no special products, no high-maintenance routines.

Polished concrete is stylish, strong, and simple to care for—perfect for custom homes that want both beauty and practicality. If you’re building or renovating, this is one flooring option worth considering.

See if your floors are a good candidate call us at Eurotech for free consultation 808-877-0222

WHITE MARBLE BATHROOM FLOOR

MĀKENA, MAUI, HI

Restore the Beauty: Polishing Dingy Marble Floors and the Importance of maintenance

Marble has long been admired for its timeless elegance. From grand hotel lobbies to luxury homes, it adds a sense of sophistication wherever it’s installed. But over time, even the most stunning marble floors can lose their shine. Daily foot traffic, spills, improper cleaning methods, and natural wear can leave the surface looking dull, dingy, or scratched. Add to that worn or dirty grout lines, and suddenly a once-beautiful floor can look tired and neglected.

Fortunately, professional polishing and re-grouting can restore marble floors to their original brilliance—and proper maintenance will keep them looking that way.

Why Marble Floors Become Dull

Marble is a natural stone, which makes it both beautiful and delicate. Unlike synthetic flooring, marble is porous and sensitive to acidic substances, moisture, and abrasion. Common culprits that cause marble to lose its luster include:

  • Foot traffic: Shoes carry grit and dirt that act like sandpaper.

  • Spills: Coffee, wine, and citrus-based cleaners can etch the surface.

  • Improper cleaners: Harsh chemicals strip away the protective finish.

  • Moisture in grout lines: Can lead to discoloration or mildew growth.

Without routine care, the shine fades, leaving the surface looking cloudy or stained.

The Power of Polishing

Professional marble polishing is the process of honing and refining the stone’s surface. Using specialized diamond abrasives and polishing powders, professionals can:

  • Remove scratches and etching.

  • Eliminate dull spots and stains.

  • Restore a smooth, reflective finish.

  • Enhance the natural veining and depth of the stone.

Polishing not only revives the marble’s beauty but also makes the surface easier to clean and maintain.

The Role of Re-Grouting

Even with polished marble, dirty or deteriorating grout can ruin the overall look of a floor. Grout is porous and absorbs dirt, oils, and moisture over time, often turning dark or even crumbling.

Re-grouting addresses these issues by:

  • Removing old, discolored grout.

  • Replacing it with fresh, clean grout.

  • Sealing the new grout to protect against stains and moisture.

The result is a crisp, clean outline that complements polished marble, making the entire floor look refreshed.

Why Maintenance Matters

Polishing and re-grouting are restorative steps, but the real key to keeping marble beautiful is ongoing maintenance. Here’s why it’s essential:

  • Protects your investment: Marble is a premium material; proper care preserves its value.

  • Prevents costly repairs: Regular sealing and cleaning can stop damage before it requires major restoration.

  • Extends longevity: With care, marble floors can last for generations.

  • Keeps spaces inviting: Whether in a home or business, polished marble creates a welcoming and luxurious impression.

Best Practices for Marble Floor Care

To keep marble floors shining long after polishing and re-grouting, follow these maintenance tips:

  1. Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaners—never acidic or abrasive products.

  2. Use mats and rugs to catch dirt and grit near entrances.

  3. Wipe up spills immediately to prevent etching or staining.

  4. Dust mop regularly to reduce scratching from debris.

  5. Seal grout and marble on a schedule recommended by your stone care professional.

Polishing dingy marble floors and re-grouting worn lines isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about protecting a long-term investment. Marble is a natural treasure that, with proper care, can maintain its elegance for decades. By combining restoration with regular maintenance, homeowners and businesses alike can enjoy the beauty and durability that marble was meant to provide.

TRAVERTINE POOL DECK

WAILEA, MAUI, HI

Why Oceanfront Stone Surfaces Need Deep Cleaning and Sealing

Living by the ocean is a dream—but for your home’s stone surfaces, it’s a constant battle with the elements.

This luxury property recently got the care it needed: a deep restoration cleaning, followed by a polish and seal. The result? A fresh, clean look and long-term protection for the stone.

Ocean Air Is Tough on Stone -

Salt air, UV rays, and constant moisture can wear down even the best stone surfaces. Pool decks and patios take the biggest hit, especially with construction dust and debris nearby.

Why Deep Cleaning Matters -

Regular cleaning just isn’t enough. Over time, salt and grime get deep into the stone, making it look dull and worn. A professional deep clean removes all that buildup and preps the surface for restoration.

Polish and Seal = Protection + Sheen -

After cleaning, polishing brings back the stone’s natural beauty, while sealing helps protect it from future damage like stains and salt erosion.

Keep It Looking New -

Stone is a big part of any luxury home’s look—and it’s worth protecting. With regular deep maintenance, you’ll keep your stone surfaces looking great and lasting longer.

For your natural stone needs and free consultation please call us at 808.877.0222

CONCRETE LANAI REVIVED

Kapalua, Maui, Hi

This concrete pad had many years of wear and tear. Between red dirt stains and lack of up keep this lanai was in pretty rough condition. Not to mention the air conditioning unit above was dripping rusty water down the side of building and splashing the pad, causing another layer of staining. Fortunately we were able to remove stain from not only the concrete but also from stucco wall. This gave us a fresh canvas to re stain and seal this concrete lanai. Client was very happy with this transformation.

If you have a concrete driveway or lanai that is in need of a face lift, please call us at 808.877.0222 for a free consultation

ANTI SLIP TEXTURE (BUSH HAMMER FINISH)

Wailea Maui, Hi

I posted a blog earlier for slip treatment on a marble floor, in particular bush hammering.

This is limestone. As you can see it has years of wear and staining. Traditional cleaning and restoration methods didn’t really work for a long term solution.

This is a close up of the finish. We created texture for slip resistance, and really changed the appearance for a whole new look.

Instead of ripping out and wasting materials in the dump, why not see what options are out there to preserve your existing material.

For recommendations and a free consultation, please call us at 808.877.0222

EXTERIOR TRAVERTINE LANAI

Wailea Maui, Hi

Is this a familiar sight?

Red Dirt and hard water build up, caused this unsightly mess.

With a bit of knowledge of proper chemicals and process, we got out stain and honed stone to a nice even matte finish.

Choosing the right service professional is very important. We use methods and products that not only get the dirt out, but also doesn’t damage your stone. We try to go in with every project with preserving your investment in mind. We strive to help you maintain the beauty and integrity of you stone for years to come.

We will be happy to help you with your next project. Give us a call for a free consultation at 808.877.0222

POLISHED FLOORS

Wailea Maui, Hi

We’ve done quite of few of these marble floors. They can be tricky to maintain due to the soft nature and natural veins.

For projects like these, they usually require a restorative cleaning, Diamond sanding, chip repairs, and grout work. We also have to consider extra protection of all surrounding surfaces because of the extent of work.

A great character of this stone is that it look great in a high polished or matte finished. So it can be go along with trends or new finishes.

Get an experts recommendation on your stone floor needs. Call us for a free consultation at 808.877.0222

Mahalo

MARBLE COUNTER TOP RESTORATION

Wailea Maui, Hi

Found this in our archives.

We did this marble counter a while back. This is in a hotel lobby next to there banquet halls. As you can imagine it had a lot of wear and tear. From large etch marks caused by spills, to the common ring from bottoms of cups. These etch marks are caused by acidic substances like cocktails or lemonade for example.

We did a full restoration to remove damages and bring back its high polish sheen. In the end, looked and felt brand new.

We service and restore a variety of countertops materials, natural stone and engineered.

Please give us a call if you need some restoration or maybe just a freshening up to your surface. You can reach us at 808.877.0222

Mahalo

MARBLE SLIP TREATMENT

Wailea Maui , Hi

This property had just installed this beautiful marble. It just had one big problem. The guest were slipping and falling ever time it got wet.

After talking the situation over we came up with a solution, instead of slip treat the traditional way with topical coating with grit in it, which needs to be redone regularly. We decided to go with a process called bush hammering. This not only adds texture and lots of grip, but it really looks cool.

With some regular cleanings by staff, this non slip should perform for years to come

We also provide micro etching as a different solution for ceramic tile and some natural stone

In this case client didn’t think it was enough for this situation.

If you have a similar project either natural stone or even concrete, give us a call for a free consultation at 808.877.0222

Mahalo

HOTEL ROOM FLOOR

WAILEA, MAUI, HI

This was a sample room for a hotel renovation. This was a porcelain floor with stained grout. There was multiple colors installed from repairs done through the years.

We deep cleaned floors and light polished the tiles to revive the dingy and aged finish. Normally porcelain doesn’t need polishing but the added step made a big difference on this particular floors appearance.

We then carefully cut out every grout line to a 1/4” depth including verticals.

We then proceeded to regrout with laticrete permacolor grout. Floor was finished off with a penetrating sealer for added protection

Some might say this is over kill, but I say it’s thorough. Very happy to bring back to life an outdated floor

If you need extensive grout repairs done or restoration on a tiled floor, call us for a free consultation 808.877.0222

INTERIOR LIMESTONE FLOORS

KIHEI, MAUI, HI

Another white limestone floor. This was a brand new install and had problems from the get go. The contractor did an awesome job installing it. But unfortunately the nature of white limestone floors are, you can see traffic areas right away. The matter the finish the more it tends to grab dirt and oils from your feet.

We have been trying different products and methods of honing to help surface of stone become more resistant while keeping and matte/satin finish. Every stone and floor is different and can have it own challenges.

We work hard to have great results.

This material will need an ongoing maintenance schedule, a little more than the other materials. But it’s a beautiful stone if properly maintained.

We handle all natural stone materials, but if you have limestone floors or showers, call us at 808.877.0222

We can give you the help you need and deserve.

DRIVEWAY STAIN AND SEAL

WAILEA, MAUI, HI

This concrete driveway was integrally colored with this salmon pink color. There was a mix up with color codes.

Integral colored concrete is super expensive already. Especially when it’s the wrong color. The contractor tried to remedy by painting a concrete paint that immediately failed as soon as it was driven on. We had to strip off coating or paint in order to get to bare concrete. This also added to the cost.

We used a WB stain with heavy pigments to cover over the pinkish color. Fortunately the client wanted a dark walnut color and didn’t care about over saturation. The goal was to hide the pink.

Mission accomplished

For a free consultation on your concrete surfaces please call us at 808.877.0222

CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

KAPALUA, MAUI, HI

This beautiful drive way installed by the builder of this home. This drive way held up nicely but out in kapalua everything needs a little more maintenance. We performed a deep cleaning to remove dirt, hard water staining and build up throughout driveway. We touched up the light grey stain throughout and black boarders to bring back the appearance and beauty that was intended from the beginning.

Another happy and satisfied customer. We hope to keep maintaining this for years to come.

If your concrete is looking dingy or you have new concrete you are not sure what to do with, call us for some recommendations at 808.877.0222

LIMESTONE COUNTER TOP

KAPALUA, MAUI, HI

This was a very unique limestone vanity. It was full of shells and fossils. This piece had very soft spots in some areas. Polishing had to be done using a couple varying pads and polishing methods, as not to over polish giving an orange peeled surface

We were able to remove all damage (etch marks), keep it flat and smooth and achieve a nice sheen

Customer was very happy with results.

For damaged natural stone counters and vanities, please call us for a free consultation at 808.877.0222

INFINITY EDGE HARD WATER REMOVAL

KAPALUA, MAUI, HI

Everyone who owns a pool or have water features, knows how hard it is to keep up with the calcium build up. This is a common sight once the water stops flowing. We have specialty equipment to safely remove calcium deposits from glass, tiles, natural stone and cement.

Some of these materials are easily damaged, so make sure you use the right company who has a vast knowledge of most materials used in spas, spillways, inside pool edge tiles and infinity edges

A good pool guy and a company who specializes in stone and tile can make a great team to keep your pool looking beautiful and maintain its integrity.

If you would like a free consultation, call us at 808.877.0222

HOTEL LOBBY STONE REFRESH

KAANAPALI, MAUI, HI

We were fortunate to get the opportunity to work on this project. These floors haven’t been properly maintained in years.

We were able to get floors deep cleaned. Then followed up by polishing steps to give that high sheen look. Then treated with a hydrophobic sealant.

No coatings or waxes were used.

We specialize in working along side resorts and hotel renovations and refreshes.

If you have a renovation project coming up that may need our services, call us at 808.877.0222 for a free consultation

QUARTZITE POOL DECK RESTORATION

WAILEA, MAUI, HI

This pool really needs a lot of work. At some point in the near future, this property is going to undergo a full renovation of It’s pool and pool deck.

Until then we have the privilege of restoring it every couple of years. This involves restorative cleaning tiles and cutting out and replacing weak or missing grout as needed throughout. (It’s a lot)

We also. Reattached about 60+ edge tiles that lifted from moisture and vegetation growing. Joint around pool coping was redone. And existing coping had a major face lift.

We met the deadline again of the pool closure and we’re able to throw in a few freebies

The before and after speak for themselves

If you manage a commercial or resort property and need some help with my natural stone or tile needs, please call us 808.877.0222 for a free consultation

CONCRETE POOL COPING

WAILEA, MAUI, HI

We have the privilege of maintaining this pool for a wailea property. The existing coating on the coping was failing and was becoming very brittle. Not to mention didn’t look to good.

We restored pool deck quartzite tile. Removed and replaced joint filler material.

Next we stripped off existing coating on the with a specialized process which also added texture for slip resistance. We used a cementitious top coat as a base for our color stain, and then sealed with a WB matte finish acrylic.

For a free consultation call us at 808.877.0222

LIMESTONE POOL DECK

WAILEA, MAUI, HI

White Limestone can be challenging to maintain its beautiful appearance both interior and exterior. These types of limestones are making a come back and we see more and more of it.

Make sure you get on a proper maintenance program with a company that specializes in this type of care.

For a free consultation call us at 808.877.0222