Natural Stone FAQ

All-natural stone, including marble, can stain if it is not properly sealed. Buying your marble from a reputable and experienced stone supplier will guarantee they are knowledgeable with sealing natural stone. Sealing stone makes it impervious to liquids that stain such as wine and highly acidic foods. Rarely if ever, will you experience a mark that is difficult to remove. However, a solution of 1part bleach and 2 parts water applied with a cloth and left to stand on the stones surface for approx. 15 minutes should remove it. Repeat the process again if necessary.

If using marble as a food surface, high acid foods and beverages like

lemons or wine can potentially etch the stones surface, especially if you

don’t wipe up spills or clean these contaminants as they occur. An etch is

a dull mark, not a stain and will fade over time with daily wiping and

regular use. If etching is an issue, etching can be removed or the surface

refinished by a reputable natural stone finisher or fabricator. Alternatively

MORE® AntiEtch®, a proprietary product available on the market, guarantees

a 10 year warranty against acid etching. We recommend honed finish for

kitchen countertops, as it reduces etching visibility and enhances the

marble’s natural patina.

Yes, you certainly can as it is not an arduous task. The application is applied much like furniture polish. Depending on the type and finish of your stone, you are best to contact your natural stone supplier for expertise on high-quality sealers.

Certainly not, we recommend it.  Homes all over the world have been using marble in kitchens, for hundreds of years.  The advantage of using marble is that there are no toxic resins, staining, fading, burning, or maintenance, a very durable choice.

Typically every 15-25 years, if ever again.  Only when countertops are showing signs of absorbing liquids or becoming pervious.  If liquids bead on top of stone then you will not need to reseal, in fact resealing countertops too often can cause a film to buildup on top of the stone’s surface.  If in doubt, contact an experienced stone expert for an appropriate sealer.

With typical countertop use, no.  However, if you are faced with a scratch, it will gradually disappear over time from the daily use and wiping down.  Or rather, it can be polished or honed away immediately. If a chip occurs, keep the piece and contact your local natural stone expert to fix it.

No, as long as your marble was properly sealed. Marble and wine have been used together for centuries!

No maintenance, just dish soap, and water after use, just like any other kinds of countertops. Do not use any chemicals or abrasive cleaners.