How To Repair Etched Marble

by Amy
(Tennessee)

QUESTION:

How do you repair marble once it has been etched or looks like a water mark on the marble?

My daughter is in the military and renting a place. The coffee maker has etched a spot on the counter top in the kitchen and we need to repair it before she moves. What can we do?

ANSWER:

Etching occurs upon contact with acidic foods and drinks like coffee, soda, wine, alcohol and when harsh products like bleach, vinegar, ammonia and most common brand-name cleaners are used for cleaning marble.

Etching is corrosion that essentially eats at the marble. Very noticeable on a polished surface because it exposes dull raw marble.

Luckily, etching can be repaired, but it depends on the type of surface finish and the severity of the etching.

Etching on polished marble (not on a honed or non-reflective finish) can be repaired in most cases using the Marble Polish / Etch Remover, which is engineered specifically for this purpose and will restore the shine and color like new. Simple to use... just rub on with a bit of pressure with a soft cloth.

Now, if the etching is severe and the spot feels very rough to the touch, then you may need a marble maintenance professional to re-polish the area. The above product is designed for mild to moderate etching (which is almost always the case).

Severe etching requires a more vigorous and specialized treatment. It's pretty rare though, so most often the paste will do the trick quickly and easily, even if you have to apply it a few times.

Etching on honed marble can also be repaired, however, there isn't a product that can be used.

You either need to call in a marble cleaning and maintenance professional for the absolute best results or you can do-it-yourself and usually get very satisfactory results following the simple and cheap step-by-step instructions provided in the Removing Etch Marks e-book.

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.

See which products I recommend as the best for cleaning marble, travertine & marble maintenance, cleaning granite countertops, granite sealers and keeping all your stone and floors in optimal condition. I've used many good products (Stone Tech, Miracle, MB) but found others more reliable, effective and cheaper too!