Fixing Etches on A Marble Surfaces
Given time, marble and granite would suffer some etches and scratches on their surfaces. Whether it’s from age or unavoidable accidents within the house such as spills and dropped items, getting scratches on your granite or marble slab is a natural occurrence. But don’t call your marble restorer just yet. There are still some things you can do on your own to bring back the smooth and flawless texture of your marble slabs.
But what are the causes of etching and scratching on your marble countertop? We mentioned some causes above: spills, especially those acidic in nature, can cause pockmarks and scratches on the surface. This is because marble is a calcareous stone, so it’s weak against acids. Aside from that, marble is softer compared with granite, and so dropped knives or pans can easily chip or scratch the marble’s surface.
What you can do as a do-it-yourself fix is to use coarse sandpaper or a 000 steel wool to even out the surface. For sandpaper, be sure to start with the lowest grade, which is 120, then work your way up onto the coarseness level as needed by the marble’s texture. Before you begin, be sure that the marble is clean and is free from dirt and grime. Patience and a gentle hand are also needed for this operation since you would have to sand and prime the surface more than once to get the texture that you want. Clean off the scraped off powder with clean water and work on the surface some more based on the results.
You can also finish the job off with marble polisher or by using a hand buffer to polish the surface to get an even shine. There are several commercial marble polishers that you can get in hardwares so getting one should not be difficult. For a hand buffer, you can also use a drill equipped with a soft buffer, and work on the surface at low speeds.
As you can probably tell, this kind of fix are only for shallow scratches and minor etches. For major scratches and damage, you should consider getting the services of your marble installer or fabricator. The damage may require stone replacement already. Aside from that, you may also run the danger of doing more damage than good should you attempt to repair the damage yourself. But even so, most of marble damage are minor, so smoothing out minor etches is a handy skill to learn and have.
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