Project Illustrations
Quality restoration is North Bay Restoration's business.
Limestone Tile Entryway Restoration
Before(left): This entryway was installed correctly, but since it wasn't sealed before grouting, the limestone had utterly grabbed & locked in grout contaminants. The tile contractor wasn't able to repair the damage to the limestone. NBR deeply cleaned the entire surface to remove grout haze, then mechanically diamond honed to remove as much etching, scratches, and stains as possible. Then, it was mechanically polished to homogenize the sheen, and premium, solvent-based, impregnator sealant was applied.
After(right): The floor has been fully restored. The homeowner said it looked as good as he initially anticipated.
Concrete Deep Cleaning
Before(left): Concrete stairs present heavy dirt and stains.
After(right): NBR's deep cleaning is in process with a cocktail of contractor-grade strippers. Then, it is thoroughly sealed with a premium, solvent-based impregnator. The contrast is amazing!
Concrete Tile Restoration
Before(left): The tile was installed properly, but it was grouted sloppily, with grout haze throughout and much construction debris, making the entire floor look horrific.
After(right): NBR deeply cleaned all tiles, focusing on grout haze removal. Then, we applied premium, solvent-based sealant. A huge improvement!
Concrete Driveway Restoration
Before(left): NBR deeply cleaned the driveway to remove surface contaminants and stains.
After(right): NBR then applied multiple coats of premium, solvent-based, urethane. Notice the beautiful, natural hues!
Paver Floor Restoration
Before(left): Paver tiles show wear and tear, especially around the rug area. A huge stain was left from the previous homeowner's large rug underlayment embedding into the paver coatings.
After(right): NBR deeply cleaned the tiles, focusing on removing rug underlayment residue and grout stains. Two coats of premium urethane were applied. It's as good as new!
Slate Restoration
Before(left): The exterior slate patio (15-year-old) had never been sealed. NBR power washed and chemically deep-cleaned it to remove organic surface contaminants.
After(right): The second image portrays the work in progress, showing the contrast between color-enhanced and clean, natural slate tile... The finished product is stunning!
Marble Slab Restoration
Before(left): This "Negro Marquina" marble slab, double-sink vanity is located a high-traffic, commercial, men's bathroom. Unfortunately, the surface was very poorly maintained by the evening janitorial crew. Needless to say, the vanity was heavily scratched and etched.
After(right): Once NBR thoroughly diamond ground, re-polished, & sealed the surface with a high-quality, solvent-based impregnator, a polymer wax was applied for additional protection. The cleaning staff & property owners were then properly instructed on continued care. NBR was asked to include this vanity along with other natural stone surfaces in a yearly maintenance program. Notice the beautiful sheen & reflection!
Travertine Tile Floor Restoration
Before(left): This 10-year-old "Travertine Romano Classico (long grain)" tile floor showed normal wear and tear with heavy wax buildup. The homeowner desired a basic tune-up.
After(right): NBR was lightly machine honed to remove minor scratches, etches, and wax buildup. It was then polished to homogenize the sheen and finished with a high-quality penetrating sealant. Notice the detailed definition in the window reflections!
Limestone Patio Restoration
Before(left): This limestone deck had never been sealed, subject to extreme coastal sea-air conditions, with rainwater runoff from copper downspouts for years.
After(right): NBR deeply cleaned and sealed the deck with a solvent-based impregnator. The homeowner was amazed!
Pavers Restoration
Before(background): This "Saltillo—Mexican Paver" patio was heavily coated with a dingy urethane and had years of dirt and grime.
After(foreground): NBR power washed, steam cleaned, and chemically/mechanically scrubbed to strip off all the old urethane. The tiles were then re-sealed with a superior solvent-based, breathable urethane. Notice the beautifully revived colors!
Concrete Floor Restoration
Before(left): NBR deep cleaned & diamond grinded this concrete floor to remove the cream layer, then color stained, grouted the perimeter, & applied a high-performance lacquer for additional protection.
After(right): The floor is stunning! These photos hardly do it justice!
Agglomerate Tile Floor Restoration
Before(left): This "Man-made Agglomerate Resin" tile showed normal wear and tear. The homeowner desired a simple facelift.
After(right): NBR mechanically diamond polished, chemically deep cleaned, and sealed with topcoat urethane. Notice the detailed reflections!
Granite Chip Repair
Before(left): NBR deep-cleaned the area and applied primer to ensure good adhesion. Then, the chip was filled with a specialized clear-bonding solution and cured with a UV light system by Stonelux.
After(right): The repair is solid and hardly noticeable, ready for regular use. Although granite is among the hardest of all natural stones and ideal for countertops in both residential and commercial settings, this surface incurred a heavy impact that caused a substantial chip.
Grout Replacement
Before(left): This tiled bathroom was installed satisfactorily, but the grout was substandard. The installer used non-sanded grout and then tried to resolve the issue with urethane or epoxy grout, which was smeared everywhere. (Non-sanded grout should only be used with 1/8" joints or smaller, as it does not hold enough to fill larger joints adequately and is notoriously weak.) The bathroom looked horrible and created a restoration nightmare. The homeowner was told by several professionals that the entire job should be torn out and re-installed with new tile. Of course, this would have cost her a lot of time, money, hassle, and grief. When she called NBR, everything turned in a positive direction.
After(right): NBR bid the job for 70% below the cost of demolition and re-installation. The grout was removed, which was no light task due to the density of the urethane/epoxy material, and then the entire bathroom was re-grouted with Laticrete True Color. The homeowner is ecstatic with the clean/crisp results! Good as new and talking of taking a trip to Italy!
Cobblestone Driveway Restoration
Before(left): This cobblestone driveway was dirty and dull-looking. The homeowner had two professional companies apply costly penetrating color enhancers, but neither held up for over a few months.
After(right): NBR was power washed and allowed sufficient drying time. Then, two coats of high-performance, industrial-strength urethane were applied. This highly durable material holds up well in intense ultraviolet conditions and is excellent for residential surfaces. It helps control efflorescence, blocks oil and protects against tire markings. It also deepens and enriches the color of natural stone and concrete, leaving a high-end, well-finished appearance.
Marble Countertop Restoration
Before(left): This countertop was severely etched due to insufficient sealant protection.
After(right): NBR mechanically diamond honed to remove deeply penetrated etch damage, repolished to homogenize sheen, sealed with premium, solvent-based impregnator, then educated homeowner on proper maintenance. An eyesore transformed into a showpiece!
Shower Pan & Curb Restoration
Before(left): This travertine/marble shower was damaged by hard-water mineral buildup and chemical etching.
After(right): NBR was deeply cleaned to remove surface buildup, mechanically honed/polished to remove etching and restore luster, and then sealed with a premium, solvent-based color enhancer. The stone came alive with beautiful, vivid colors! NBR discussed proper maintenance and shower products with the homeowner. (See the Maintenance Page on this website.)
