Make Honed Marble Shiny

QUESTION:

I have just had my honed white Carrara marble counter sealed....is there any product i can use to give a little shine....olive oil? Thanks.

ANSWER:

Well, not really... not after being sealed anyway. Color enhancers can be applied that will darken and add a bit of sheen... like when wet, but not really a shine.

However, color enhancers need to be applied before applying an impregnating sealer.

You could put olive oil on it, but of course it will make the surface slick and eventually it will absorb and darken (perhaps unevenly) the marble. And no... sealing does not form an impenetrable shell... if a substance is left on long enough and doesn't evaporate it could still stain.

Sealing drastically reduces the rate of absorption, but does not prevent it entirely.

You could try applying a color enhancer, but it may not absorb properly and look splotchy. If you get lucky, it may turn out, but I really wouldn't recommend it.

I'd say just learn to like it as is or call a marble restoration professional to have it polished and then it will be very shiny. However, if the marble is in the kitchen (hope not) then polished marble will show etch marks from acidic foods and drinks much more than honed.

If your marble countertop is in the kitchen, then I recommend you leave it honed and just seal it when needed.

Regards,
Ryan

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