When you have a marble countertop in your kitchen, custom kitchen remodeling experts say that one of the common problems that you might have to face is etching, a chemical reaction that eats away at the marble which occurs when the counter comes into contact with acidic foods and drinks such as coffee, wine, soda, or alcohol. Whenever this happens, homeowners often have one question: can the countertop still be repaired? The short answer to this question is yes. Etched marble counters can be repaired.
In this post, kitchen remodeling pros from The Kitchen Store discuss how etched marble counters can be repaired.
Polished Marble
To repair etching on polished marble, experts say that homeowners can always use an etch remover to do the job as they are engineered specifically for marble repair and can restore the shine and color of your countertop like it’s brand new. Depending on the stone and the degree of etching, however, you may need to rub the etch remover on the affected area multiple times with a soft cloth and a bit of pressure for it to take effect.
Honed Marble
On the other hand, unlike polished marble, restoring a honed marble countertop is a bit more difficult and complicated and unfortunately, there isn’t any product you can use for the job. With that in mind, don’t hesitate to turn to a countertop installation and cabinet expert like The Kitchen Store for their assistance.
How to Prevent Etching
When trying to prevent etching on your marble counters, kitchen remodeling pros say that you should avoid using marble sealers as they do not prevent etching. Instead, they prevent stains. As such, experts say that preventing your marble counter from coming into contact with damaging substances or cleaners is the only way to successfully prevent etching from occurring on your marble counters.
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