We polish floors in Calvià, Santa Ponsa, Portals Nous, Illetes, Palmanova, Peguera, Camp de Mar and Andratx. Along this stretch of coast floors are not spoilt by use but by salt, pool chlorine and sand: that is why the right treatment is almost never the same as in a flat inland. Marble and natural stone polishing from €12/m², with an anti-slip treatment compulsory around pools. Free quote and over 50 years in the trade.
The southwest of Mallorca is a different world when it comes to flooring. Here we don't see the worn terrazzo of a 1970s apartment: we see light villa marbles, natural stone on terraces, travertine around swimming pools, and large continuous surfaces that open onto a garden.
And we see, above all, three enemies that are hardly present in Palma city center: salt air, chlorine, and sand. Floor polishing in Calvià has its own logic, and it's worth explaining.
Which areas of southwest Mallorca do we cover?
We work throughout the Calvià area and the Ponent region, with free travel within this area:
- Calvià village, Son Ferrer and El Toro
- Santa Ponsa, Nova Santa Ponsa and Costa de la Calma
- Portals Nous, Bendinat, Illetes and Cas Català
- Palmanova, Magaluf and Son Caliu
- Peguera, Cala Fornells and Camp de Mar
- Andratx, Port d'Andratx and Sant Elm
- Puigpunyent, Galilea and Es Capdellà
If your house is on a difficult access road or in a gated community with curfew rules, please mention it when requesting a quote: it's not a problem, but it will affect the planning. We also work throughout the rest of the island, within our floor polishing service across the whole of Mallorca.
Why do the floors of coastal villas deteriorate differently?
Because the wear does not come from footfall but from the environment. In a seafront home the floor takes three forms of attack that do not exist inland, and each leaves a recognisable mark.
Saltpeter. Sea air deposits salts that crystallise inside the pores of the stone. As they expand they break up the surface from within. The symptom is a floor that looks "floury" or leaves white powder on your hand, above all on terraces and entrances.
Chlorine and pool products. Water splashing from the pool and chlorine damages marble and travertine, which are calcareous. Irregular, matte stains appear on the pool coping and the path to the house.
The sand. It's pure silica, harder than marble. Every trip from the beach to the house is like sandpaper.
In practice, this means that a ten-year-old villa in Portals can have perfect interior flooring and a ruined exterior. We developed this in protection of outdoor floors in coastal areas.
What types of floor do we treat in Santa Ponsa, Portals and Andratx?
| Material | Where it usually is | Usual treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Light marble (Crema Marfil, Blanco Macael) | Living rooms, hallways, bathrooms | Polishing + crystallisation |
| Travertine | Pool copings, terraces | Polishing + water-repellent treatment |
| Santanyí stone and marés | Facades, porches, exterior staircases | Restoration + water-repellent treatment |
| Granite | Kitchens, countertops, exteriors | Polishing, very hard-wearing |
| Microcement and polished concrete | Contemporary renovations | Polishing + sealing |
| Porcelain stoneware | Service areas | Diamond grinding; does not take classic polishing |
Natural stone requires the most specialized care and is the least tolerant of generic treatments. Travertine treated like marble loses the texture that makes it beautiful. We treat it separately at natural stone floors in Mallorca.
How do we work in a house that is only used part of the year?
Many of the houses in this area aren't occupied year-round, which is a huge advantage: you can work without constraints, with the house empty, and without having to divide the work into rooms. Productivity increases, the time required decreases, and the result is better.
- We coordinate with the owner, the guard, or the property management company.
- We agree a window of dates outside the period of use, normally from November to March.
- We do the whole house, without splitting it into zones.
- We send photos of the progress if the owner is not on the island.
- We hand over the house clean and ready for the next season.
We regularly work with owners who don't live in Mallorca and with property managers. If you can't be there, you don't need to be: we'll coordinate with whoever has the keys and provide written notification.
How much does it cost to polish the floor of a villa in Calvià?
Polishing the floor of a villa in the Calvià area costs between €12 and €25/m² indoors and between €15 and €30/m² on natural stone outdoors, where the work is slower and a water-repellent treatment is almost always needed afterwards. For a home with 250 m² indoors plus an 80 m² terrace, the usual range is between €4,200 and €8,500.
There is a factor at play here that does not exist in a town flat: access. Many villas in the southwest sit on sloping plots, with outside steps and lanes too narrow for a van to reach the door. Moving heavy machinery across a sloping garden takes time, and that time is in the quote.
It is worth doing the sum the other way round. With the square metre in the municipality of Calvià at around €7,000 according to the main property portals, and with the Balearics at record housing prices in the series published by the INE and from Institute of Statistics of the Balearic Islands, restoring an original marble floor is one of the most cost-effective interventions that can be made in a house in this area.
What do we do about the terraces and pool access points?
Outdoors, the objective changes completely: we're not looking for shine, we're looking for grip and protection. Mirror-polished marble next to a pool is a recipe for disaster, and it also doesn't withstand salt air.
The typical job on a pool coping is this: restoring the surface, an anti-slip treatment and a water-repellent seal to hold back salt and chlorinated water. The finish is left matt or satin, with the texture brought back.
It is not just an aesthetic recommendation. The supporting document DA DB-SUA/3 of the Spanish Technical Building Code requires Class 3 slip resistance — the highest — in the indoor and outdoor areas of public swimming pools, and it is the sensible standard for a private home with children too. We go into it in the anti-slip floor treatment in Mallorca.
Why hire us for floor polishing in southwest Mallorca?
Over 50 years working floors on the island, with our own team and machinery and without subcontracting anyone. In this area in particular we have been going into villas for decades, and that gives you a knowledge you cannot improvise: knowing what marble an eighties house in Bendinat has, or why one terrace in Camp de Mar crumbles every five years while the one next door holds up.
We work with private owners, with managing agents and with residents' associations. We give a written quote, with separate items and no surprises, and we say no when a floor does not need what we are being asked for. We are floor polishers in Mallorca by trade, not a cleaning company that also polishes.
Frequently asked questions about floor polishing in Calvià and Andratx
How much does it cost to polish the marble floor of a villa in Santa Ponsa?
Polishing the interior marble of a villa in Santa Ponsa costs between €12 and €25/m², so a 200 m² property would cost between €2,400 and €5,000. If there is also a natural stone terrace or pool coping, that part is quoted separately, between €15 and €30/m², because it includes anti-slip and water-repellent treatment. The visit and quote are free of charge.
Can you polish the floor if I'm not in Mallorca during the work?
Yes. This is the most common situation in this area, and we work this way regularly. We coordinate with the security guard, the property manager, or the company that manages the property, agree on the dates in writing, and send photos of the progress and the final result. The house is handed over clean and ready to use, without you having to travel to the island.
Can the terrace and pool area floors be polished?
Yes, but with a different approach than indoors. Outdoors, the goal isn't shine but grip: the surface is restored, a non-slip treatment is applied, and it's sealed with a water-repellent coating that resists salt and chlorinated water. Leaving a poolside terrace polished to a mirror finish is dangerous and, moreover, it won't withstand the area's marine environment.
How often should the floor of a house on the seafront be treated?
On the seafront the outside needs checking every 2 or 3 years and a full treatment every 4 to 6, against the 8 or 10 years of a home inland. Salt works on the stone continuously, and as soon as it starts breaking up the surface the damage speeds up. Indoors, on the other hand, the normal intervals usually hold if you keep the sand out.
Do you also work in communities and housing developments in Calvià?
Yes, we service entrances, stairwells, common areas, and pool access points in residential communities and housing developments throughout the area. In these cases, we coordinate with the property manager, work in sections to avoid disrupting residents, and adjust our schedule to the community's regulations. We provide a detailed quote for presentation at the homeowners' association meeting.
When NOT to polish the floor of a coastal villa
- In the peak season for use, if the house is let or full of guests: the job needs the house free.
- If there is active seepage from the pool or garden. First, the water is located and shut off.
- Before renovating the terrace or the pool. The floor is done at the end, not at the start.
- Chasing shine outdoors. What you want there is anti-slip and a water repellent, not a mirror.
Request a quote in Calvià, Santa Ponsa or Andratx
We'll come and see the house, assess the interior and exterior separately, and give you a free, no-obligation written quote. If you're not on the island, we'll coordinate with whoever has the keys and send everything to you by mail. Call us at 971 503 936 or write to info@projectessastre.com from the contact page. For off-season work, the schedule from October to March closes during the summer: if you have a date in mind, the sooner the better.
