Unfortunately one of the disadvantages of using marble in your house is that it will become ‘etched’ at some stage. Using high quality sealants and the right cleaners on your surfaces will reduce the risk of this happening. Etching can be very mild, but in some cases it can be most obvious and can really take away from the whole stone. Marble etching removal is not as straight forward as some would imagine. No matter how much you try to wipe the etching away, you simply cannot get rid of it without a restorative procedure.
Etching occurs when acidic or otherwise harsh cleaners come into contact with the marble. The acids reacts with the calcium carbonate in the marble. The result is a loss of shine, change in texture and sometimes a slight change in colour. The etch itself it sometimes only visible from certain angles and in particular lights, but a severe etch will be visible from almost anywhere.
If you have an etch or other imperfection in your marble that you want repaired, don’t risk doing it yourself. We have heard countless stories of people attempting to remove an etch themselves, only for them to create more damage to the stone which has been very difficult and expensive to remove. A marble surface is a significant investment in any home, don’t risk ruining yours. Contact VIP Stone Restoration for all your marble etching repairs and you can have piece of mind that we can get your surface looking like it originally did. Call now on 0426 76 76 76.
A dull area of marble just may be an etch. The problem is that acidic materials plus calcium-based stone, whether marble or limestone, equals etching. Stains differ from etching in that the colours are caused by the absorption of the source coloured material into the material being etched.
Yes, marble etching is fixable without replacing the stone. The natural polish of your marble may be able to be restored with honing and professional re-surfacing in most cases, even if etching is moderate to severe.
Not always. In the least serious cases, the effect may be evident only under certain lights or at an angle. But heavier etching does present and can affect the visual consistency of the marble’s surface.
Professional restoration means we select the proper process that will not strip your stone, so no refinish will be required when the job is complete.
Etching: Sealing regularly with a quality penetrating sealer, along with the use of pH-neutral, abrasive-free cleaners, will reduce the likelihood of etching. It’s best not to set acidic food on leather, and be sure to clean up any spills immediately.
