The Colony was planned on about 2,500 acres starting in 1973, so its marble spans nearly five decades of builds beside Lewisville Lake.
Short answer: In The Colony, marble is mostly found in entries, bathrooms, kitchen counters and fireplace surrounds. Lake humidity, fine grit tracked in from the shoreline and decades of use leave it dull, etched or stained, and most of it can be restored by honing, polishing and re-sealing instead of replacing.
The Lewisville Lake dam was completed in 1954, and the developer Fox and Jacobs started planning The Colony on roughly 2,500 acres in 1973. The first families arrived in 1974 and the city incorporated in 1977. Today it has about 45,000 residents and around 23 miles of lake shoreline, which means homes from several different decades share the same moist, sandy local conditions.
Key Takeaways
- Homes from the 1970s and 1980s may still have original marble that has never been refinished.
- Lake humidity encourages mineral film and mildew on shower and bath stone.
- Grit tracked in from the shoreline acts like fine sandpaper on polished entry floors.
- Newer builds usually need a first seal before stains set in.
- A surface-by-surface assessment decides whether a piece needs a light polish or a deeper hone.
Humidity, Grit and Polished Stone
Marble is a soft, porous stone. In a lakeside city, showers and tub decks stay damp longer, which leaves mineral film and dark spots that ordinary cleaners miss. At entries, sand and dirt carried in on shoes scratch the polish and turn a glossy floor hazy over time. A visit for marble polishing services removes those scratches, restores the shine and seals the stone against the next round of moisture.
Old Builds and New Ones
The older neighborhoods are where original marble has had the longest to wear, and the newer ones are where seal timing matters most. A 40-year-old vanity top might need a full hone, while a five-year-old entry may only need cleaning, polishing and its first protective seal. Either way, the work is done in the home and is usually finished in a single visit.
Professional Marble Polishing
Honing, polishing and sealing for The Colony entries, baths, counters and fireplaces. Upfront pricing, free quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does lake humidity damage marble?
It does not damage the stone itself, but it keeps surfaces damp, which encourages mineral film, dark spots and mildew in showers and bathrooms.
Why does my marble entry look hazy?
Fine grit scratches the polished surface over time. Honing and polishing remove those scratches and bring back the gloss.
Should new marble be sealed?
Yes. Many builders do not seal it, so a first seal within the first year or two helps prevent stains from setting.
Is it a one-day job?
Most vanities, counters and entries are finished in one visit, with light use again after the seal cures.
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