Marble Table Top Crack
by Robert
QUESTION:I have a marble coffe table the top has a crack in the finish not in the stone, I do belive it is real stone not cultured. what to do to repair this.ANSWER:I'm not sure what you mean by the "finish and not the stone" since the finish is part of the stone.The surface finish is not "applied" or "put on" the stone. The finish on any stone whether honed or tumbled or flamed or polished is simply a matter of working the stone with tools and abrasives to get the effect you want. For example a shiny "polished" finish is made by intense friction using special abrasives to wear the stone into a smooth, mirror-like finish. It's a lot like sanding wood only much more difficult to do well. So, if you have a crack, it is in the stone. It may not be all the way through the full thickness of the stone, but in the stone nonetheless. Of course, you could have a scratch, which if severe enough you could see and feel. What to do? ... Well, if a scratch, you can likely repair it (on polished marble) using the Marble Polish / Etch Remover, which is excellent for removing light to medium scratches. If indeed the stone is cracked, you'll need to consult a marble maintenance pro to stabilize the stone. However, often cracks may be present, but do not get worse. If the crack has a lip, then that will be a problem and you'll need to hire a pro. If you can feel the crack, but no lip you may be fine just leaving it alone. However, you really can't "repair" a crack. It's a matter of stabilizing and supporting the stone so the crack doesn't get worse. 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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