Beware of the many myths that are endlessly passed around about repairing marble, as noted on our introductory marble cleaning page. Some of these are simply misinterpreted or misapplied, but plenty of just plain wrong advice is floating around about repairing and cleaning marble as well. Below, you’ll learn about the most effective, simple and cheap methods for some of the most common marble cleaning and repair issues, including how to use a marble repair kit.
Marble Damage
Damage to marble (or any natural stone) is rarely permanent, and for most marble maintenance issues the homeowner can sort it out with a simple marble repair kit. Now, in some instances, hiring a pro is the best option to return your countertop, floor tile or marble shower to its previous or original condition. It all depends on how bad the damage is.
Degree of Damage
Depending on the degree of visible damage, you may choose to go straight to a pro, however, it is usually far cheaper and easier to exhaust all DIY methods first. A crack is the one exception. Professional stone restoration is the only option to fix this. But for all other types of damage, it may not even be possible to know if a pro is necessary until the correct DIY methods have failed to yield satisfactory results.
Repairing Right
The key word in that statement is “correct” methods. Many people “try all kinds of things or unknowingly follow wrong advice, which can lead to more damage. Sometimes this advice is the actual cause of the damage! So, the first and most important step is to acquire the correct information and learn how to clean marble the right way and apply the effective marble repair when needed.
Marble Stains
Contrary to what you may have read or been told, marble does not stain easy. It will stain if you let acidic substances sit there for a few hours, but you should try to avoid this if possible. The procedure for marble stain removal depends on what substance actually caused the stain, and etching can complicate it a great deal.
Etch Marks
Etch marks are the dull spots and glass rings that result from a chemical reaction to acidic foods, drinks and harsh cleaning products that contact your marble countertop or floor. This is a common issue and usually occurs because the marble owner simply was never educated about the properties of marble, marble maintenance and protection or how to clean marble the right way.
Marble Repair Kits
Marble repair kits are used to fill small chips and dings in marble surfaces. To use, simply fill the damage with the included acrylic repair material. Cure it according to the manufacturer’s instructions and you’ll have a marble surface that looks almost as good as new. You’ll hardly notice the repair at all.
