Spots on Black Marble Tile in Kitchen
by Carolyn
QUESTION:I have black marble tile as my kitchen counter. It has been in for about 6 months. I now notice rings, light areas and spots that are somewhat white and have dulled the surface. Even the feel of the tile is rough as compared to the un-affected tiles. When this was laid, no sealer was applied by the contractor. I didn't know about the care of marble tile, just loved the look of it. I need to know what I can to do restore what is damaged and what to do to stop any further damage. I am desperate!!!!!!!!!Carolyn ANSWER:Carolyn, take a deep breath and relax because I have solutions for you.And if it makes you feel any better, you are not alone. I can't count how many times someone has told me, "I didn't know anything about marble, just loved the look and now I have XXX problem." Marble is beautiful and there is no reason not to install marble in many areas of your home, except you must know what you are dealing with first and once you do you'll realize that for kitchen countertops, marble is not the best choice. Unfortunately, many consumers are getting the wrong information or simply no information. The whole point of this website and forum is to help consumers get the right info so they can make the best choice, avoid problems and really get the most out of their stone. Here's what has happened... Marble is sensitive to acidic foods and drinks. When in contact with acids, marble will corrode or "etch." The acid actually eats into the marble causing dull spot that are lighter in color and sometimes rough. I'm sure you've tried to "clean" these and nothing happened. They are not "stains." Nothing has been absorbed into the marble. It's physical damage that must be repaired. How to remove etch marks... You'll need to buy a good marble polishing compound like MB-11 Marble Polish which is made specifically to remove etch marks and light scratches. And you are right. You also need to learn how to properly protect, clean and maintain your marble so you can avoid problems in the future. Fortunately I've written an ebook (that you can download) with exactly you in mind. And since your marble countertop is in the kitchen, you have a bigger challenge and will definitely need this guidance. The Cleaning Marble Secrets ebook will teach you everything you need to know about etching, removing etch marks, sealing, stains, scratches along with every other topic related to marble maintenance. Every marble owner should have this information. It will save you lots of time, money and headaches. So Carolyn, get the MB-11 and the manual and follow the step-by-step instructions. For most etch marks it's a fairly simple DIY project once you know how. Use the "comment" link below or contact me if you have further questions. Good Luck, Ryan P.S. Get all the facts, answers, explanations and simple solutions with step-by-step instructions in Cleaning Marble Secrets the complete marble maintenance manual.  I highly recommend MB Stone Care Products to maintain all your marble, stone and granite countertops and floors in optimal condition. I've used other good products (Stone Tech, Miracle) but found MB Stone Care is the most reliable and effective. |
