Etching tests on marble, quartzite, and granite
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Test results of honed marble - etches buffed right out but .....
Comments (4)If that's true, save your money and forget the Dry Treat. Isn't that the stuff they say prevents -- or at least resists etches enough to give you time to wipe up spills? I hate the plastic feeling that gave to the surface of the stone. I found laminate less objectionable. If you had to buff, I suspect you took the Dry Treat off in the process. I have Italian honed marble that has had lemon juice spilled on it and I have done fondant work with Crisco smeared on it. The lemon juice was wiped up quickly -- and I couldn't believe that it didn't leave an etch. My regular sealer (Stone Tech) apparently gave me a few seconds to do a quick wipe up I'm sure it would have left a big etching if it had been loft for a while. The Crisco -- not an issue at all. I think you know in your heart if you are a marble person. I've used the worn jeans and wrinkled linen examples before. Bottom line, if you want marble because it looks so rich and elegant, I think you are more likely to be disappointed. If marble has more of a vintage charm and any imperfections are part of the collected stories it can tell, then it will probably work for you....See MoreMarble testing in progress... why we're NOW not going with marble
Comments (85)The cost to refinish marble countertops will be based on size,condition of stone(how severe is the scracthing, etching and or staining,cracks,chips,etc)type of stone(darker stones and some limestones can be tricky to refinish)time and materials. Special pricing if we change the finish from polished to honed(easier and reasonably priced) or honed to polished(which is impossible to do to granite on site- very-difficult to do on marble(can be pricey). Our pricing on an average kitchen(60-80sqft) with normal wear and etching will start at around $650.00 and up. Larger kitchens with multiple islands and multiple countertops and other areas over 100 sq ft can that can be done in a day will start $900.00 and up. Pricing will vary region to region. Stone refinishing is one of those trades where experience is very important. I have been doing this since 2003 and still learn something everyday. While some stones are easier to work on others can be a serious undertaking. Not to mention the possibility of damaging fixtures back splashes,cabinets etc. Other issues could be dust or water containment and proper masking techniques so appliances,wallpaper,furniture and fabrics are protected . So While I am sure that a very handy person could do or try to refinish the stone there is the question of purchasing and using the proper equipment. I think in the long run it is cheaper to hire a bona -fide refinisher with references. Stu Rosen www.mbstonecare.com www.stoneshine.com...See MoreSuper White (not granite, not quartzite, marble-ish dolomite)
Comments (2)Mamabear, I'll gladly be your enabler. I fell in love with Super White here on GW. When we went to look at slabs at the fabricator our builder used, I didn't hold out much hope that I would find any slabs so never mentioned Super White to DH. As we were walking through the yard, DH was ahead of me. I found him stopped in front of a lot of SW. I couldn't have asked for a better reaction from him. We tagged 3 slabs and took loads of pictures. I committed the GW sin of not obtaining a sample so no testing was done. I was just excited to have found this amazing stone and that DH was totally on board with it. Much drama occured after templating that I won't go into, but ultimately, we ended up with gorgeous countertops in our kitchen, master bath and half bath. We had the fabricator apply a sealer that supposedly would protect it for 10 years. One year after moving into our new home, I have experienced no staining or etching. I'm not an obsessive housekeeper, nor is DH who is home during the day while I work. I do have some small pieces now that I could test, but I've chosen not to. Don't want to jinx my good fortune. Good luck with your decision. I'm certainly happy with mine....See MoreFantasy White - Granite, Quartzite or Marble? Recommended?
Comments (11)We recently purchased (and are loving!) our White Macaubus Quartzite counters. I read everything I could get my hands on beforehand, and when we went to choose slabs, I had an old iPhone, extremely sharp tweezers, a pocket knife, a small Phillips screwdriver, and a small ziplock bag of sliced lemons in my coat pocket. I scratched, scratched some more, repeatedly scrubbed with lemon, etc. Discretely, of course : )) I originally was going to bring an empty baby food jar as someone recommended, but having recently replaced my ancient, broken iPhone 4S, that glass worked very well. Some stone places will really know their rock, but IMHO, many times the sales person or the guys moving the slabs around really don't know any more than you or I, so read Karin MT's many posts and test, test, test....See Moretoriat
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