How to Finish a Marble Countertop
After installing a marble countertop, you'll need to finish the surface to make it shine and protect the stone from stains. Finishing a marble countertop will take some time and a bit of finesse but will make the kitchen look brighter. To finish a marble countertop, you'll need some household products as well as a few other cleaning materials. This can be done in a couple of days by any enterprising homeowner. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Bar soap
- Knife
- Cooking pot
- Spray bottle
- Distilled water
- Microfiber cloth
- Granite and marble cleaner
- Etch remover
- Marble sealer
Instructions
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Cut up about three or four soap bars with a knife. Heat water in a pot but do not boil. Put the cut-up soap bars into the heated water. Allow the soap to dissolve until the mixture is a gelatin consistency.
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Spread the soap/water mixture onto the marble countertop. Allow to stand for a day, occasionally misting the mixture with a spray bottle to keep it moist. Rinse off with distilled water and then buff with a microfiber cloth. This will remove any dirt or grime accumulated during installation.
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Lightly spray the marble countertop with granite and marble cleaner and wipe down with a clean cloth or microfiber cloth. This will take up any left over residue from the soap and help to bring out the marble's shine.
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Treat the marble countertop with etch remover next to conceal any scratches that may have occurred during or prior to installation. Follow the manufacturer's application instructions and then let air dry.
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Wipe the marble countertop with marble or stone sealer lastly, buffing it with a microfiber cloth. This will finish the marble countertop and lock in its natural shine.
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