Dull & Scratched Polished Marble Fireplace Surround
QUESTION:Marble fireplace surround is St. Laurent polished. Gas logs only, Marble above the fire is dull and discolored and appears to be scratched. How do I restore or do I need to hire a professional?ANSWER:It really depends on how severe the dullness and scratching is. Also, it would be helpful to know why and how it got that way.Dull spots on polished marble is either from etching or from wear and tear. which is usually seen only on floors from foot traffic. And discoloring often occurs with etching... the marble gets lighter in color. I'd guess that the area above the fire sometimes gets dirty and at some point someone tried cleaning marble with a caustic cleaner on the area and maybe an abrasive pad too thereby etching and scratching the marble. If it looks pretty bad... very rough, with deep scratches that you can feel, then you probably should call a marble maintenance professional. On the other hand if the scratches are mostly just visible and the surface is still somewhat smooth to the touch, then using SCP: Marble Polishing Paste may do the trick for you. This paste is designed to repair and remove both etch marks and light scratches. It will restore the shine and color. I usually recommend to try the paste first. If the damage is too severe for the paste to yield good results and you need to call a pro, then you're only out a little money. However, if the damage is mild enough that the paste can be effective, then you've saved yourself a bunch of money on professional help. Also, most cases of etching and scratching is not severe and can be restored by the paste. You may have to make several applications though as the process is progressive like sanding wood. 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. |
