Marble Repair Kit

When acidic cleaning agents, food, or hand soap, come into contact with marble surfaces or other calcite-based stones, the acid reacts with it, creating light, dull marks on the surface called etching.



The etching is often very light and can only be seen at an angle, or it can be apparent and white in appearance. Sometimes these stains are also rough to the touch. When either of these happen, marble repair kits can help to restore these surfaces.

Acids are the primary cause of marble damage, so you must be very careful with acids around your marble. Prevent acidic foods such as lemons, limes, tomatoes, and wine from coming into contact with your marble countertop.



We advise using a pH-neutral cleaner like MB-5 Stone & More. Even hand soaps and shampoos can etch your marble, so be sure to use cutting boards when appropriate and stone-safe soaps as well, like our Blueskies hand soap.

This kit is specifically designed to rid your marble of surface etching. It does not contain epoxy glue or other products to help you repair chipped marble, cracks, and broken edges, which will need to be filled.



You can have a look at one of our marble repair products, such as the Granite & Marble Repair Kit, to try and tackle any chip repairs. However, we do NOT recommend attempting to repair chips and cracks on your kitchen or bathroom countertops without talking to one of our MB Stone Professionals first.

The short answer is no. You cannot use this kit to repair broken slabs of marble. Repairing a broken slab requires sanding the surfaces and applying colored epoxy glue while wiping away any excess epoxy.



While we offer the Granite & Marble Repair Kit, we do NOT recommend tackling any repairs without first talking to one of our MB Stone Professionals. Sanding produces marble dust, which can present health concerns.

This is because marble dust is toxic when inhaled, so it is essential to talk to us before attempting a DIY repair.

There are specific reasons why etch marks appear on marble surfaces. They may occur when marble is exposed to acidic beverages, such as alcohol, wine, soft drinks, and coffee. These marks may also form when you use ammonia, vinegar, bleach, and other cleaners on your marble.



This is because of the chemical makeup of the stone. Marble stone contains calcium carbonate, which makes it soluble in acid. Therefore, it undergoes a chemical reaction that results in etching or damage to the marble. It is equivalent to burning, which eliminates the uppermost thin layer of the marble.

Use precautions when using acidic products near your marble counters. Cutting boards should be used when dicing up fruits or tomatoes. Rugs or mats on your floors can be used to protect them from possible spills, scuffing of the tile, etc.



Moreover, using a pH-neutral cleaner like our MB-5 Stone & More will help prevent etching because it is pH-neutral, unlike other commercial products. Even switching up your hand soap for our Blueskies Hand Soap which does not etch, will help keep your marble in tip-top shape.