Marble Countertop How To Care For
JK Marble Maintenance in Los Angeles offers expert marble countertop polishing and restoration services.
Our skilled team specializes in restoring marble countertops’ natural beauty and shine, removing scratches, etching, and dull spots to bring back their original luster.
Whether your marble surfaces have suffered from daily wear and tear, spills, or improper cleaning methods, we use advanced polishing techniques and high-quality products to achieve stunning, long-lasting results.
Trust JK Marble Maintenance for all your marble countertop restoration needs in Los Angeles, and enjoy the elegance and luxury of perfectly polished marble surfaces.
How to Maintain Your Marble Countertops
When it comes to JK marble maintenance or any marble countertop, there are a few steps you should incorporate into your routine:
1. Daily Cleaning
- Use a Soft Cloth and pH-neutral Cleaner: Clean your marble countertops daily using a soft, damp cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner.
Avoid acidic cleaners such as vinegar or citrus-based products, as they can etch the marble surface. - Avoid Abrasives: Do not use scouring pads or harsh scrubbing brushes, as they can scratch the marble surface.
2. Preventing Stains
- Use Coasters: Marble is susceptible to staining, especially from acidic liquids like wine or coffee. Always use coasters under glasses to prevent any spills from penetrating the surface.
- Wipe Spills Immediately: Promptly wipe any spills to avoid stains. Marble absorbs liquids quickly, and leaving a spill unattended can lead to permanent staining.
3. Sealing the Marble Countertop
- Regular Sealing: Sealing is crucial in marble maintenance. Seal your marble countertops every 6-12 months to create a protective barrier against liquids. Always use a high-quality marble sealer to keep the surface in good condition.
- Test for Sealant: Conducting a water droplet test is a good rule of thumb. Place a few drops of water on the marble surface; if the water soaks in within a few minutes, it’s time to reseal.
4. Avoiding Damage
- Use Cutting Boards: Never cut directly on your marble countertop. Always use a cutting board to avoid scratching the surface.
- Avoid Heavy Impact: Marble can chip if heavy items are dropped. Be cautious when handling pots, pans, and other heavy kitchen items.
Marble Stain Removal
Spills from coffee, wine, fruit juices, and sauces can penetrate marble countertops and leave ugly stains.
If the stain has already penetrated beneath the countertop’s surface, wiping will not remove it.
Depending on the extent of the stain, we can help remove it from your marble countertop within a few minutes or hours.
If the stain has already penetrated the marble’s deeper layers, we can remove it using a poultice.
If the poultice fails to remove the stain, we can grind the affected area of your marble countertops and then polish it back to its original finish.
The stain removal method we will apply will depend on the nature and extent of the stain.
Remove Scratches From Marble
As noted above, marble has a soft, porous surface that absorbs stains and can be easily scratched.
These scratches usually happen when you chop vegetables or meat directly on the marble countertop surface.
Scratches will also occur if you drag or slide appliances on the countertop.
JK Marble can remove scrums and other imperfections from your marble countertops.
Our scratch removal process involves polishing the marble countertop with high-grit or medium-grit industrial diamond pads. After grinding the surface using the appropriate tool, we will apply the polishing paste, restoring your marble countertops to their original shine.
Remove Etch Marks From Countertops
As part of marble countertop care, we provide information about how and why your marble countertops etch. Acidic substances like lemon juice, caustic soda, ketchup, fruit juice, and vinegar can etch your marble countertops, leaving white or dull spots. The problem is that ordinary cleaning products can’t remove the etched stains. That’s why it’s advisable to consult marble countertop restoration professionals like JK Marble.
Our etch removal process has three main steps. First, we will use a stone cleaner to remove dirt and grime from the surface of your marble countertops. We will then rinse the surface thoroughly to remove all the residue.
Second, we polish the marble using marble polishing powder until all the etched stains have disappeared. At this stage, your marble countertop will also look shiny. Third, we rinse the marble surface with clean water and then buff it dry using a soft fiber cloth.
Repair Chips On Marble Countertops
Chips can also occur on the edges of your marble countertops. Regardless of the extent of the chipping, we can help to repair them and give your marble countertops a better look.
We repair chipped marble countertops using kitchen-grade or food-grade epoxy. We will also mix the epoxy with various color pigments to ensure it matches the existing color and pattern.
Repairing chipped marble countertops is a sensitive job that requires a specific set of tools and supplies. While doing it yourself may save money, you may damage your marble countertops further. So, let the marble countertop restoration experts at JK Marble do the job, and you can rest assured that you will get value for your money.
Repair Cracks On Marble Countertops
Marble countertops can crack when subjected to hard impacts.
For instance, sitting on a countertop overhang or bumping its corners with heavy furniture may be enough to crack the slab.
Replacing your marble countertop may seem like the best option when your marble countertop cracks. But what happens when you don’t have enough money to replace the entire countertop?
We can repair a cracked marble countertop, so you don’t have to replace the entire piece.
We can repair and fix hairline cracks, splitting apart, or deep breakages in marble countertops.
Our repair method will depend on the size of the crack.
Sealing Marble Countertops
Sealing is usually the last process in our marble countertop restoration.
It helps preserve your marble countertops while preventing future damage.
Sealing also prevents moisture, staining, and molding, keeping them shiny, beautiful, and elegant.
Contact Us Today
Whether your marble countertop is stained, etched, cracked, chipped, or damaged, we have the skills, experience, and tools to restore it and give it a fresh, new one. And when we finish restoring your marble countertop, you will be more than happy that you hired us to do the job.
At JK Marble, we do the job right the first time. Contact us today for any marble countertop restoration service.
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