What is Countertop Protection Film (CPF)?

Countertop Protection Film (CPF) — also called Stone Protection Film (SPF) — is an optically clear, self-healing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film applied directly to stone surfaces. Manufactured by brands like XPEL, SunTek and Stek, it creates a physical barrier against scratches, etching, heat damage and acidic spills. It is custom-cut to your countertop and is removable without leaving residue. Mariotti installs CPF using XPEL-certified technicians.

What is the difference between CPF and ceramic coating for stone?

Countertop Protection Film (CPF) is a physical film that sits on top of the stone and provides protection against scratches, impacts and etching. Ceramic coating is a liquid nano-ceramic that bonds molecularly to the stone surface, adding hydrophobic and UV protection without altering appearance or feel. CPF lasts 7–10 years; ceramic coating lasts approximately 5 years. The Mariotti Signature Protocol combines both for maximum protection.

How much does stone protection cost in South Florida?

Ceramic coating for a standard kitchen starts at approximately $450. Countertop Protection Film (CPF) starts at approximately $850 for a standard kitchen. The Mariotti Signature Protocol (CPF + Ceramic) starts at approximately $1,200. Final pricing depends on square footage, stone type, and complexity. Use the estimate calculator on our website for a personalized quote, then send it directly via WhatsApp for confirmation.

How long does Countertop Protection Film last?

XPEL, SunTek and Stek Countertop Protection Film applied by Mariotti carries a 7 to 10 year manufacturer warranty depending on the product selected. Ceramic coatings last approximately 5 years under normal use. The combined Mariotti Signature Protocol provides up to 10 years of layered protection.

Do you apply ceramic coating to leather furniture?

Yes. Mariotti offers nano-ceramic protection for premium leather furniture using Gyeon Leather and Gtechniq L1 professional formulas. The coating bonds molecularly to full-grain, top-grain and semi-aniline leather surfaces, creating a hydrophobic, UV-resistant and oil-resistant barrier. It preserves the natural texture and hand-feel of the leather. Applications include sofas, chairs, ottomans and headboards. Protection lasts 2–3 years.

Which areas do you serve in South Florida?

Mariotti Stone Care operates as a mobile studio across three South Florida counties. In Miami-Dade: Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, Doral, Aventura and Miami Beach. In Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Parkland, Davie, Hollywood and Plantation. In Palm Beach: Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Wellington, Delray Beach, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens.

How long does the installation take?

Ceramic coating application typically takes 2–4 hours for a standard kitchen. Countertop Protection Film installation takes 3–6 hours depending on surface complexity and square footage. The Mariotti Signature Protocol (CPF + Ceramic combined) is typically completed in a single day. Stone must remain undisturbed for 24 hours after application.

Is the protection film visible after installation?

No. XPEL, SunTek and Stek Countertop Protection Film is optically clear — invisible to the naked eye once installed by a certified technician. It does not alter the color, texture, or finish of your stone. Similarly, ceramic coating is invisible after curing and does not change the natural appearance of marble, granite, quartzite or other surfaces.

Mariotti Stone Care — XPEL-Certified Stone Protection / South Florida

stone protection for surfaces that deserve the very best.

XPEL-certified specialists with years of installation experience apply Countertop Protection Film and professional ceramic coatings to the marble, quartz, and granite that define South Florida's finest homes.

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Four forms of protection.
One uncompromising standard.

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Countertop Protection Film

CPF · XPEL · SunTek · Stek · 7–10 yr

Countertop Protection Film (CPF) — the most aggressive protection available for luxury stone. Optically clear, self-healing thermoplastic polyurethane manufactured to the most demanding industry standards, applied by XPEL-certified specialists with years of hands-on installation experience. Custom-cut to your countertop and large-format stone surfaces, invisible to the eye, creating a true physical barrier against scratches, etching, heat damage, and acidic spills. Also referenced as Stone Protection Film (SPF) in industry literature.

Self-healing TPU material
Custom-cut installation
Manufacturer warranty
Removable without residue
Optically clear finish
Countertops, bar tops, vanities, tables

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Ceramic Coating

Gyeon Q² Mohs · Gtechniq · 5 yr

Professional-grade liquid ceramic that bonds at a molecular level with your stone. Hydrophobic, stain-resistant, UV-stable. Closes the natural porosity of marble and granite without altering appearance — your surface stays exactly as designed by your fabricator. Just protected, invisibly.

Molecular-level bonding
Hydrophobic finish
UV stability
Closes natural porosity
Stain & etch resistance

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Mariotti Signature

CPF + Ceramic Combined · 10 yr

The complete protocol. Countertop Protection Film on high-impact zones — sink, prep area, bar surface — paired with ceramic coating across the full countertop. Maximum defense, custom-engineered for the way your kitchen is actually used. Reserved for clients who refuse compromise.

CPF on high-impact zones
Ceramic across full countertop
Custom protocol per zone
Annual inspection included
Premium care kit & training
Priority support

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Leather Ceramic Coating

Gyeon Leather · Gtechniq L1 · 2–3 yr

The same ceramic-grade protection applied to your stone — now engineered for premium leather. A nano-ceramic layer bonds to the surface of full-grain, top-grain, and semi-aniline leathers, creating an invisible hydrophobic barrier against spills, body oils, UV fading, and daily transfer. Your sofa stays supple. Your chairs stay pristine. No change in hand-feel, no visible coating — just leather that performs as it should, indefinitely.

Nano-ceramic molecular bond
Hydrophobic & oil-resistant
UV fade protection
Preserves natural texture & feel
Sofas, chairs, ottomans, headboards
Gyeon Leather / Gtechniq L1 formulas

Built on the strictest certifications.
Refined over years.

Certified expertise.

Our technicians hold XPEL, SunTek, and Gyeon certifications — among the strictest training programs in the protective film and ceramic coating industry. Years of practiced application on the highest-stakes surfaces. No shortcuts. No learning curve.

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Authorized applicators.

Gyeon and Gtechniq trained — not weekend warriors with a YouTube tutorial. We work exclusively with professional-tier products that homeowner DIY kits cannot replicate, sourced through verified distributors only.

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Mobile, white-glove service.

We come to your home. No transporting countertops. No disruption beyond a 24–72 hour application window, climate-controlled in your own space. Discretion and precision are part of the deliverable.

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Italian heritage. Family standard.

Mariotti is a family name — the second surname of our founder's grandmother, Yolanda Sánchez-Mariotti. Every project carries her name, which means every project meets the standard that name demands.

Four steps. Zero compromise.

Surface preparation — before film application

In-Home Consultation

We visit your property. Examine the surfaces. Discuss your goals. Identify the right protection protocol — at no cost and no obligation.

Surface Analysis

Porosity testing, sealing history, material identification. The product specification is engineered to your specific stone — not a generic recommendation.

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Climate-Controlled Application

1 day for ceramic, 2–3 days for CPF, executed in your home with proper environmental controls. Your kitchen returns to use within 24 hours of completion.

Aftercare & Annual Review

Detailed care protocol delivered in print. Annual inspection included with every Mariotti Signature. Your protection adapts as your home evolves.

Seven spaces.
One craft.
One standard.

Sahara Noir — Waterfall Island Mariotti Signature

Calacatta Borghini — Dual-Stone Layout CPF + Soapstone Care

Penthouse Kitchen — City View CPF + Ceramic

Oceanfront Kitchen — Marble Island CPF Applied

Marble Island Kitchen — Full Surface CPF Applied

Miami Penthouse — Marble Countertop Ceramic Coating

White Granite Kitchen — Classic Layout CPF + Sealing

Ceramic protection
for your leather.

The same nano-ceramic technology that shields your stone — now engineered for premium leather. A molecular-level hydrophobic layer bonds to full-grain, top-grain, and semi-aniline surfaces, creating an invisible barrier against spills, body oils, UV fading, and daily wear. Your sofa stays supple. Your chairs stay pristine. No change in hand-feel. No visible coating. Just leather that performs as it should, indefinitely.

Nano-ceramic molecular bond

Hydrophobic & oil-resistant

UV fade protection

Natural texture preserved

Sofas, chairs & ottomans

Headboards & accent pieces

Gyeon Leather · Gtechniq L1 · 2–3 yr

Pricing, without theatre.

Every project receives a custom quote based on square footage, stone type, and complexity. Below are starting points for a standard kitchen — final figure delivered after consultation.

Ceramic Protocol

Gyeon Q² Mohs

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$1,200

Per kitchen · 5 yr protection

Professional ceramic coating
Surface prep & decontamination
Hydrophobic finish
Stain & UV protection
Care kit included

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Mariotti Signature

CPF + Ceramic Combined

From

$4,800

Full kitchen · 10 yr combined

CPF on high-impact zones
Ceramic across full countertop
Custom protocol per zone
Annual inspection included
Premium care kit & training
Priority support

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CPF Application

XPEL · SunTek · Stek

From

$2,800

Per island · 7–10 yr

XPEL-certified clear film
Custom-cut installation
Self-healing TPU material
Full scratch & heat barrier
Manufacturer warranty

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Estimate your project. Then let's talk.

Use the calculator to get an instant pre-estimate — then fill in your details below and we'll confirm in person. Enter the dimensions of each surface you'd like protected. Add multiple surfaces if you have a kitchen with island, bar, or vanity. The figure below is a pre-estimate — your final quote arrives after in-home consultation.

How to measure your surface

Take the longest side as length, and the shorter side perpendicular to it as width. Both in inches.

For an L-shaped kitchen, measure each leg as a separate surface. For an island, measure it on its own. The calculator handles multiple surfaces.

If a surface is irregular, round to the nearest inch — the in-home consultation will refine the final measurement.

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Client Reviews

What our clients
actually say.

★★ ★★ ★

The Calacatta marble in our kitchen was starting to show etching from lemon and wine. After the Signature Protocol, I genuinely cannot tell it was ever touched. The film is invisible and the ceramic coating makes cleanup effortless. Worth every penny.

Alexandra M.

Coral Gables, FL

Mariotti Signature · Marble

I was skeptical about applying a film to a $18,000 quartzite island. The team was precise, professional, and the result looked better than before they started. Six months in and not a single scratch or stain has made it through. Extraordinary work.

Roberto V.

Boca Raton, FL

CPF · Quartzite Island

Had the leather coating done on two full-grain Italian sofas. My kids spill things constantly and nothing gets through. The leather still feels exactly the same — soft, natural — but it repels everything. I've already recommended Mariotti to four friends.

Daniela R.

Weston, FL

Leather Ceramic · Full-grain

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stone protection for surfaces that deserve the very best.

The certifications most installers never earn.
The years of practice most never invest.
Mariotti brings both to the stone in your home.

Four forms of protection.
One uncompromising standard.

Countertop Protection Film

Ceramic Coating

Mariotti Signature

Leather Ceramic Coating

Built on the strictest certifications.
Refined over years.

Certified expertise.

Authorized applicators.

Mobile, white-glove service.

Italian heritage. Family standard.

Four steps. Zero compromise.

In-Home Consultation

Surface Analysis

Climate-Controlled Application

Aftercare & Annual Review

Seven spaces.
One craft.
One standard.

What our clients
actually say.

Every premium stone.
Every finish.

Marble

Quartzite

Granite

Quartz

Travertine

Onyx

Ceramic protection
for your leather.

Pricing, without theatre.

Ceramic Protocol

Mariotti Signature

CPF Application

Estimate your project. Then let's talk.

How to measure your surface

Questions we
actually answer.

Three counties. One standard.

stone protection for surfaces that deserve the very best.

The certifications most installers never earn. The years of practice most never invest. Mariotti brings both to the stone in your home.

Four forms of protection.One uncompromising standard.

Countertop Protection Film

Ceramic Coating

Mariotti Signature

Leather Ceramic Coating

Built on the strictest certifications. Refined over years.

Certified expertise.

Authorized applicators.

Mobile, white-glove service.

Italian heritage. Family standard.

Four steps. Zero compromise.

In-Home Consultation

Surface Analysis

Climate-Controlled Application

Aftercare & Annual Review

Seven spaces.One craft.One standard.

What our clientsactually say.

Every premium stone.Every finish.

Marble

Quartzite

Granite

Quartz

Travertine

Onyx

Ceramic protectionfor your leather.

Pricing, without theatre.

Ceramic Protocol

Mariotti Signature

CPF Application

Estimate your project. Then let's talk.

How to measure your surface

Questions weactually answer.

Three counties. One standard.

The certifications most installers never earn.
The years of practice most never invest.
Mariotti brings both to the stone in your home.

Four forms of protection.
One uncompromising standard.

Built on the strictest certifications.
Refined over years.

Seven spaces.
One craft.
One standard.

What our clients
actually say.

Every premium stone.
Every finish.

Ceramic protection
for your leather.

Questions we
actually answer.