Stain Around Faucets Of New Marble Vanity

by LJ
(Denver, CO)

QUESTION:

Carrera marble vanity top: Vanity top is brand new (about a month) and was sealed at installation. However, there are dark "rings" around the faucets and handles that do not go away like regular water spots even after several days of non-use.

I believe after reading your FAQ site that it is probably caused by the sealant/putty that the plumber used to install the faucets. So is there a brand of sealant/putty that we should use if we remove the faucets, remove the stain and start over? Is it too late?

ANSWER:

Yeah, it sounds like stains from Plumber's Putty or something similar. It isn't too late.

You can remove the stains following instructions in the Removing Marble Stains Manual.

Once removed, then re-seal the marble vanity faucet using 100% silicone caulk.

Good Luck,
Ryan

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