Marble Care For Cracks & Stains
by Glenda G.
QUESTION:I have these marble bathroom sink and countertops. The sink parts have stains and cracks that are just from 30+ years of use. I can afford to change them or have a professional do it. I was told when we put them in that these can just be buffed out. What can I do to fix these problems? Thanks!ANSWER:I'm a bit confused by "sink parts." Do you mean the sinks are marble with stains and cracks? Or the countertops are marble with stains and cracks... around the sink maybe?Marble stains can be removed by following the step-by-step instructions in the Removing Stains Manual. Cracks are a different matter. You can't really repair a crack or "buff them out". You could perhaps apply polyester glue like Akemi to fill and or support the area, but obviously you can't "remove" a crack and they come in all different sizes and severity. So, this is something I'd have a marble maintenance professional look at. Now if these "cracks" are actually scratches, then yes.... they can be repaired using SCP: Marble Polishing Paste to buff them out. But if the stains and cracks are in the sinks themselves, I'd consider just replacing them unless they are particularly unique. Again, if the sinks are marble the stains can be removed just like on a marble countertop (unless very deep and old) and scratches (not cracks) can be removed with the paste. This would be cheaper than replacing the sinks or professional marble care, but it all depends on how severe the damage is. I'd start with the above DIY solutions and then call in a pro if necessary. 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. |
