STEP 1: Start with a clean slate:Brush off crumb and dust particles, spray with amild cleanser, and wipe. Shine– Honed marble tends to have an unpolished and matte finish. The surface doesn’t really reflect light and features a more natural appearance. However, polished marble is shined and smoothed with abrasive materials to reflect the light. That gives it the bright look. Shined marble is more common in homes, but honed marble is becoming increasingly popular. Marble Polishing powder: After using just the pads, marble polish as a finishing touch really brings out the gleam. Please Note: sensitive surfaces such as wood, parquet, carpets, etc. must be protected against splashes. Some types of stone difficult to polish. Always try Lithofin MPP Marble Polishing Powder in an inconspicuous area prior to use. Deep scratches can not be removed.

DIY tip: Wet polishing (our second method below) using water and polishing powder, is an option too, but it takes practiced technique to be successful plus makes additional mess that must be cleaned up to avoid staining the marble. The first-time marble polishing DIY homeowner will achieve better results with the dry polishing method, but it is labor intensive for large areas. CLEAR THE ROOM Wipe yourmarble with a soft dry rag to remove dust and crumbs, thenwet thesurface with a damp sponge. Next,apply a manufacturer-approved commercial marble cleaner or, alternatively, add a couple of drops of mild, nonabrasive dishwashing liquid to your damp rag to use as a cleaner. Whichever you choose,distribute the cleaner across the marble, buffing away any spots of food or other debris. Test to see if you must re-seal the stone periodically. Pour just over one tablespoon of water and let it stand for about 15 minutes. If things still look the same, you don’t need to seal your marble. Use a white towel to prevent pigments from the material staining or entering the space while you're polishing the stain away.We conclude with professional marble floor polishing options and costs for those that want to ensure factory-fresh results. HOW TO RESTORE A MARBLE FLOOR (DRY POLISHING) Create a paste with the polishing powder, either using a few mists of water or adding a few drops to the powder. DIY tip: These pads are designed to shed dust. If your pad gets caked with dust, use a soft nylon brush to remove it as needed. When the pad stops making dust, its diamond grit is gone, and it must be replaced. If you have any residue left do NOT wipe it away with the cloth until you have neutralized it with a pH-neutral cleaner like our MB-5. Use the loose part of the towel to wipe away the paste in a single motion. Spray the spot with a pH-neutral cleaner and buff clean with a SECOND microfiber cloth. Do NOT use the same cloth used to apply the product.

MB Stone Care MB-12 Polishing Powder: MB Stone Care is known for producing high-quality stone care products, and their MB-12 Polishing Powder is no exception. This polishing powder is specially formulated to restore the shine and luster of worn and dull marble surfaces. It can be used on a variety of marble colors and finishes, providing a long-lasting, glossy finish. Stone Pro Diamond Renew Marble Polishing Powder: For those looking for professional-grade results, the Stone Pro Diamond Renew Marble Polishing Powder is an excellent choice. This powder contains industrial diamonds that are highly effective at removing scratches, etches, and wear patterns from marble surfaces. It leaves behind a mirror-like finish that enhances the natural veining and colors of the marble. A marble surface installed in a bathroom, toilet, kitchen or dining room often suffers from ugly etch spots and stains. The majority of food spills contain dyes and have chemicals that can affect a marble surface.

If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. seek medical advice immediately and show this container and label Marble features calcium carbonate, which reacts violently with acidic agents, such as basic hand soap and household cleaners. Whenever they touch the marble, those acids create light scratches and etch marks in moments. You can reseal the marble every time you clean and polish it, but you should be applying it at least every 6 months for countertops and every 12 months for flooring. Consider Using a Polishing Kit

Read the directions on your marble sealer carefully, and apply as directed. Most specialty marble sealers (available from the manufacturer and at home improvement centers) spray or pour directly onto the marble’s surface. Spread the sealer across the entire marble countertop with a clean, dry cloth and let the sealer soak into the marble for the length of time specified on the product’s container (typically less than five minutes).The gleaming appeal of freshly installed marble floors is unsurpassed. With time and foot traffic, the glory fades, and homeowners wonder if it can be restored. Yes, it can! This step-by-step guide for polishing your marble surfaces is just the thing to help you get your marble as shiny as possible. Lithofin MPP Marble Polishing Powder is for touching up dull patches and for renewing worn off polishes on marble, travertine and other calcium containing stones such as carrara, thassos, ajax, etc. as well as terrazzo and agglo marble. Water is merely the medium that allows a buffer to distribute the tin oxide over the marble’s surface creating the shine.