Deep Chips In Marble Table
by Lys
QUESTION:Hello again. The worst possible nightmare has occurred. Slippery hands allowed a heavy object to drop onto our marble table causing a deep dent. While our table is very large and thick, the dent nevertheless also penetrated the surrounding surface to appear cracked, although not loose.It measures 2cm in total circumference, but only 1cm for the actual indent. We are absolutely flabbergasted. We read elsewhere to manually, but gently, rub area with 1,000 grit sandpaper, then proceed to use silicone to fill in the gap after carefully washing with plain water and drying completely. Since we are in absolute horror, we need to check with you before further damage is caused, because, we trust this site and the information provided. What would be your evaluation? Thank you again for your assistance, experience and patience. ANSWER:Lys, using a color matching caulk/silicone can work (it will fill the dent and may be reasonably inconspicuous), although I don't think it's the best solution.I'd suggest using the Granite & Marble Repair Kit for chips and pits designed for just such an issue. However, the above marble repair kit is most effective for smaller pits and chips without complicating factors like radiating cracks, etc. So, you should also consider calling a marble maintenance - restoration pro and/or local installers to come take a look. You may have damage that could need more elaborate treatment than just filling a hole, such as repairing the surface finish, etc. But if the dent/chip is actually a well-defined area and the borders are pretty sharp (the cracking of surrounding surface is the issue here) then the granite and marble repair kit will do the job and save you a bunch of money on a pro. Good Luck, Ryan P.S. Get all the facts, answers, explanations and simple solutions with step-by-step instructions for any issue, problem or question with our Granite & Marble Maintenance Manuals.
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