The stone does change color when the surface is wet and many substance can cause mild discolorations if not cleaned up properly.
Marble that doesn t stain.
A marble stain is when a substance is absorbed into the pores of the marble.
It doesn t go completely white it s a little creamier with a touch of warm grey.
He sees the stain but doesn t know how it got there and no one is fessing up.
These stains can be the result of a water glass that was left on a marble countertop for too long or from hard water buildup around sinks and showers.
Marble is not very absorbent so it does not stain easily.
I also discovered how to lift up small beginnings of stains with a poultice made of baking soda and water mixed into a paste and left on the countertop overnight.
Can you sand the stain out.
It doesn t take much to resurface a cultured marble vanity top sink kitchen countertop or other surface and create an entirely new space that is more pleasing.
This is because the pores are closed down in the polishing process.
Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.
Even with sealing though marble countertops stain easily.
Over time it s going to have a worn in patina but if you re.
Marble countertops need to be sealed which will slow down water penetration and other stains.
Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops floors etc.
Also to my surprise i found that some of the staining that happened before the countertops were sealed faded significantly.
You can wet stand the stain on that cultured marble sink sure but then you ll remove the finish and end up with a bare spot.
The marble nothing is on the marble and it is not a true stain.
So while soapstone doesn t technically stain easily it does often have marks and darker areas caused by water and other substances.
Etching is physical damage to the marble.
Marble will stain even if you apply a sealer.
So closed in fact that marble often cannot absorb even a sealer stay tuned for my marble sealing post marble etching.
It s like a burn.
Marble polishing is required to repair an etch mark but it s a simple diy process using the etch remover marble polisher product.
Soapstone is naturally non porous so it is technically very stain resistant.
It has a soft look a very light color of a white marble and it s also just as dense and durable as a granite.
Mitchell newman the principal of habitar design and stratagem construction says.
To help avoid etching only use products safe for marble maintenance and minimize contact with acidic foods drinks and personal products.
If the cultured marble countertops in your home are outdated or the color is dreary then it may need a swath of stain.
And you ll have to cover that spot with high gloss finish and match the sheen to the.