How to Repair a Marble Bathroom Countertop

A marble bathroom countertop is a great addition to any bathroom. Marble lasts longer than most other types of materials and is very natural looking. You never will be able to reproduce the same exact look twice because of the unique appearance of each piece of marble. Below are instructions on how to repair your marble bathroom countertop and restore it to its original beauty.

Step 1 - Clean the Countertop and Remove Items

Remove all items that sit on your bathroom countertop and put them away for safekeeping. Add a little marble cleaner to your soft cloth. Thoroughly clean the marble, removing any stains, dirt, grime and grease. Dry the with a soft towel.

Step 2 - Apply a Glaze

If your marble is only damaged on the surface with no deep gouges, then you can use a simple marble glaze to finish off the small scratches that may be present on the surface. Apply the glaze with a small putty knife, and be sure to wipe off excess. You can purchase glaze in different colors so that you can find the best match.

Step 3 - Allow to Dry

Allow the marble to dry, and use a towel and a little of cleaner to shine up the marble.

Step 4 - Sand the Marble Top

If your marble countertop has many scratches and gouges, you will need to follow a few extra steps in order to repair it. Wet the countertop thoroughly. Use a sander and 1000 grit sandpaper to sand the entire top. Start with the surface and sand until you remove any of the deep scratches. If the marble is cultured, make sure you do not go any further than the gel top coat. If the top is solid, then you can continue to sand to repair deep gouges.

Step 5 - Rinse and Try

Use a dry towel and a mild soap and water solution to wash the marble. Rinse with warm water and dry.

Step 6 - Buff the Top

Use a marble cleaner to completely buff the countertop. Apply a deep penetrating glaze and continue to buff until you have restored the marble to the finish and look you want.

Once dry, put your items and trinkets back onto the countertop.

Notes

• If your countertop is made of cultured marble, and if you can not sand it because the gouges are too deep, then try to fill in the gouges with a silicone sealer or with a little car wax.
• Add a cultured marble polish to finish up on the look and feel of the cultured marble.