White Marble Water Stain

After a year our counters have scratches surface marks that look like water spots and glass rings and even a few chips.

White marble water stain.

Dry the surface around the water stain then rub in a circular pattern over the stain until the stain buffs out of the marble. We ignored the naysayers because we love the look of marble but we have to admit they were correct. As a new owner caretaker of white carrara marble countertops i learned all about the stone the care the consequences of my choice. Can usually be removed with a marble cleaner and a soft towel.

Etching is the cause of these seemingly transparent or chalky dull spots as seen in the photo at the top of the page. In addition spots result from water splashing around the sink. 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. Water stains are a common issue with marble countertops but pure water will not stain or damage marble.

The process is difficult to reverse and replacement of the tile may be necessary. Marble does it stain and etch. Other colors of marble don t carry iron deposits. The same process is occurring with the iron in the marble.

Water stains are yet another common stain that occurs on marble. But this generally only occurs with white marble like carrara. If it does occur then replacing the tile is the only option. See below for marble poultice process.

2 you could get rust stains either from the water or if you have white marble then iron deposits inside the marble can oxidize in a flood creating rusty stains. Since marble is softer than other natural stones such as granite it is more susceptible to staining from cooking and spills. If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope. Mold is a common problem in many bathroom settings.

Surprisingly we have very few discoloration marks. Getting out pesky stains. This is the reason certain white marble suddenly turn yellow. Dry the surface around the water stain then rub in a circular pattern over the stain until the stain buffs out of the marble.

We were warned that marble countertops stain and scratch easily. For most organic food stains the marble institute. The following stain removal technique has proved successful in several cases. Rub water stain with steel wool.

If water and or air is eliminated the iron will not oxidize. Mold can stain marble bathroom countertops.