Smartstone Composite Marble Dull Spots
by Marcy
QUESTION:I purchased "smartstone marble composite" for my kitchen counter unaware how sensitve it would really be. I am noticing small stains or dull areas and don't know how to get it back to it's shine. I have put butcher block in heavily used areas and am careful with anything directly on top of the counter. It's a brand new counter and if I had it to do over I would have put granite like I had before but I like the finish and look of this product. Unfortunately I don't like the dull spots! Help!!ANSWER:The Smartstone composite marble countertops are engineered or man-made countertops using marble and a binding resin much like quartz countertops (similar to granite).But just like a marble slab or tile, these composite marble surfaces will etch upon contact with acidic food, drinks and common cleaning products that are too harsh for marble. The acids corrode the marble, taking away the shine and leaving a dull spot. For natural stone marble you can use SCP: Marble Polishing Paste to remove the dull spots and scratches to restore the shine. I'm not sure if it will work on a man-made marble surface. Often when man-made surfaces are damaged they can be more difficult to repair (and sometimes cannot be repaired) versus natural stone which can always be repaired. Also, this product is not available in Saudi Arabia. I'd suggest contacting Smartstone to see what they recommend you use. Of course, this will be an ongoing problem. It's impossible to avoid etching marble when installed as a kitchen countertop, which is why it is not recommended for that area of the home. I wish we were able to serve you, but shipping these products overseas is very expensive and time consuming with all the customs, etc. We've never had a customer want to pay what it would cost for a small order. 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. |
