Marble care guide · Updated October 2026
Restoring Crazy-Paving Marble in Older HDB Flats
A guide to polishing and restoring crazy-paving marble in older Singapore HDB flats: process, timing, and polish vs overlay vs hacking.
What is crazy-paving marble?
Many older HDB flats have floors of irregular marble pieces in white, pink and grey, set in cement. Over decades they go dull and yellow and can become uneven. Because the stone is real marble, it can be ground and polished back to a bright finish.
Polish, overlay or hack?
| Option | Mess | Time | Keeps original floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind and polish | Low (wet process) | 1–2 days | Yes |
| Vinyl / overlay | Low | 1–2 days | Covered |
| Hack and retile | High | 1–2 weeks | No |
What to expect
- Grinding is usually needed because the pieces are uneven.
- Cracked pieces and gaps are filled before polishing.
- Colour often turns brighter as yellowed surface is removed.
- Most families stay in the flat during the work.
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