Marble worktops are a beautiful addition to your kitchen but will require a little extra care and maintenance. We offer restoration services to transform dull, stained and scratched marble worktops to their original condition.
Marble is particularly sensitive to acid and when acidic foods and liquids come into contact with a marble worktop the surface will become etched. This is a surface level burn mark that cannot be wiped away so will require a professional restoration treatment.
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The processes for marble worktop polishing are very similar to the stone floor polishing processes but use a number of smaller diamond tools with abrasive pads and powders as required.
A full restoration process to transform heavily marked or etched marble worktop can take up to 8 levels of diamond resurfacing. The initial stages will use course graded diamonds to remove the etch marks and any scratches on the surface of the stone. A series of finer diamond pads will then be used to remove the scratch pattern from the previous diamond pads. The desired finish is then achieved by a system of higher grit diamond segments and pads that can be used in stages for matte, satin or high shine.
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The final stage of all marble worktop polishing, or restoration services is the application of a sealant. Impregnating sealants penetrate the capillaries of the stone and protect from within. They can leave your marble surface with a natural, or colour-enhanced appearance, but always with the stone surface exposed. Because stone is porous, this sealant is essential to stop any spillages onto the stone penetrating within and damaging the internal structure and causing a deep set stain.
It is important to note that sealing your stone will not prevent etching to the surface caused by contact with acidic liquids. You should always ensure that you keep your marble worktop free from exposure to acidic cleaning products, foods and beverages.
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The frequency of professional maintenance visits will depend on the stone finish, cleaning regime and ongoing use of the worktop. It will also depend on the initial restoration works undertaken. We always aim to create a bespoke programme for each of our clients and can discuss this with you during our survey.
From start to finish, the Athena Stonecare team demonstrated true craftsmanship and professionalism. Amazing communication and a seamless execution with zero mess left behind. All the scratches and etch marks are gone, leaving the surface looking brand new.
A huge thank you to the Athena Stonecare team for the brilliant work and customer service. If you have natural stone that needs restoring or revitalising, I couldn’t recommend them more highly.
What really impressed me is that Athena Stone gained absolutely nothing from helping me. I wasn’t a customer and they knew there was no job in it for them, yet they still took the time to look at the problem and give me genuinely useful advice.
After the experience I’d had trying to get help elsewhere, that level of customer service really stood out. They went above and beyond for someone who wasn’t even a paying customer, and their advice made a huge difference to us.
Amazingly high quality work and super responsive friendly customer service.
The work done by Dave and his team on our 30+ year old limestone flooring was outstanding. The stone was dirty and very cracked in places and I never dreamt they could make something so old look so good. The resin colour they used was an exact match and the cracks they filled are barely discernible now. The cleaned limestone looks wonderful and fresh. I can’t believe what they achieved and couldn’t be more thrilled.
Would you please thank Dave and his team – so much – for their outstanding work on our flooring? I can’t believe what they achieved and couldn’t be more thrilled. I never dreamt they could make something so old look so good!
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Outstanding customer service. Can’t recommend highly enough.
