How Do You Repair Etching On A Marble Countertop?
Etching appears on a marble countertop when an acidic substance comes into contact with it and eats away at the countertop’s sealer. Kits are available that claim to repair etching, but the results often are unsatisfactory, as they cannot exactly match the color of your marble. The professional method of repairing etched marble, by recovering and resealing the marble, is a much better alternative. Luckily, you can do this at home without the assistance of a professional. Clean the marble countertop with a dampened sponge. Gently sand the entire countertop with medium-grit sandpaper. Sand down into the etched areas, but do not sand the countertop down to the level of the etched areas. Clean the countertop again with the sponge to remove any dust created by the sanding. Tape around the edges of the marble countertop with painter’s tape to protect nearby surfaces. If there is a sink, tape around the inside edge of the sink. Apply a thorough layer of marble primer to the countertop using a
