Floor polishing in Singapore isn’t just about shine — it’s about restoring stone or wood that’s been scratched, dulled, or stained over years of foot traffic, water, and chemical cleaners. This guide covers marble crystallisation, granite honing, parquet refinishing, and the specific techniques that make professional polishing different from DIY buffing.
Floor polishing cost Singapore 2026
| Floor Type | Service | Price (per sqft) |
|---|---|---|
| Marble | Crystallisation + polish | S$3 – S$8 |
| Marble | Honing + crystallisation (dull marble) | S$8 – S$12 |
| Marble | Diamond grinding + full restoration | S$15 – S$25 |
| Granite | Honing + sealing | S$4 – S$9 |
| Granite | Full polishing + diamond pads | S$10 – S$16 |
| Parquet / Wood | Buffing + wax reseal | S$3 – S$6 |
| Parquet / Wood | Sanding + full refinish | S$8 – S$14 |
| Homogeneous tile | Deep clean + burnish | S$2 – S$4 |
| Terrazzo | Honing + crystallisation | S$6 – S$12 |
| Vinyl | Strip + reapply protective coating | S$3 – S$6 |
Minimum charge S$600 for most jobs. See Doctor Clean’s floor service.
Marble polishing — the real process
Singapore marble floors need two different treatments depending on condition:
- Crystallisation (maintenance polish) — for marble that’s slightly dulled but has no deep scratches. Uses crystallisation powder + water + weighted buffer to chemically restore sheen. S$3-S$8/sqft.
- Honing + crystallisation — for marble with light scratches or etching from acidic spills. Diamond honing pads smooth the surface before crystallisation. S$8-S$12/sqft.
- Diamond grinding + full restoration — for marble with deep scratches, lippage, or extensive staining. 5-step diamond grit progression (50 → 400 grit) before polishing. S$15-S$25/sqft, done over 2-3 days.
Granite polishing
Granite is harder than marble, so it damages less easily but is harder to restore when it does. Most Singapore condo granite floors just need honing + sealing. Full re-polishing is rare unless there’s water-damage etching.
Parquet floor refinishing
Three options depending on condition:
- Light buffing + wax reseal — for parquet with surface wear but no scratches. 1-day job, S$3-S$6/sqft.
- Light sand + varnish — removes surface scratches, restores colour. 2-day job, S$8-S$12/sqft.
- Full sand + stain + varnish — complete refinish for very worn parquet or to change colour. 3-5 day job, S$12-S$18/sqft.
Common Singapore floor polishing mistakes
- DIY vinegar on marble. Vinegar etches calcium carbonate — one spill creates permanent dull patch.
- Household bleach on granite. Breaks down sealant, lets stains penetrate.
- Steam mop on parquet. Water penetrates wood grain, causes warping.
- Delaying polishing on scratched marble. Scratches collect dirt + chemicals that make eventual restoration more expensive.
- Using furniture pads only on hard floors. They slip. Use rubber-backed pads instead.
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