How Do You Cut & Polish Marble Countertops?
A marble counter top—with its luster, rich color and variations—adds beauty to your kitchen or bath. If you’re installing the counter top yourself, you may need to cut it to size, and with the proper tools, the task is fairly easy. The best way to cut marble is with a circular saw, which you can rent if you don’t have one. Cutting marble will cause it to lose its smoothness and shine, so it will be necessary to polish the face of the cut. The polishing method described here can also be used for scratches or etched areas on your counter top. You’ll find most of the supplies you’ll need in your home or the local hardware store. Put on your safety goggles. Put on gloves if you are using them. Make sure the marble counter top is fully supported on a workbench or table. Measure the distance from one edge to where you want to make the cut. Mark the measurement with the pencil. Be sure to draw a full line across the counter top. Strap or tape the straight edge along the measured mark. Thi
