What is Marble Etching:
Marble is a beautiful stone that is often well worth the extra maintenance that it requires. The calcium carbonate in the marble reacts to acids and etches. This appears as a dull spot on the surface. Etching is particularly visible on marble countertops when the surface has been polished. One option is to hone the surface of the stone countertop, or to give it a battle like appearance. This sheen closely matches the etching making any damage less visible. Here is an example of the same table with a honed and polished surface.
Honed (left) and polished (right) Carrara marble tabletop.
Services Offered:
- Repolishing any areas that have been affected by etching
- Stain removal
- Resealing of countertop to prevent future staining
- Honing of countertop to make future etching less visible
Caring for your Marble:
- Clean with mild soap and a clean cloth
- Wipe up any spills as quickly as possible
- Reseal on a regular basis, once you notice water stains around the sinks, or every couple of years
- Use cutting boards and trivets when using knives and hot pots and pans on your marble countertop
- Avoid placing anything acidic directly on your marble countertop (lemons, wine, etc). If you do spill, clean it up immediately.