If the marble does get a stain it can often be removed with an alkaline poultice that gradually pulls the offending material out of the stone as it dries.
Marble stains poultice vs sand.
Wax butter crayons even cold cream can eventually soak into marble creating a persistent stain.
A marble poultice will penetrate deep into your marble s pours and remove those tough stains.
Sometimes matter that stains marble also etches the surface.
For most organic food stains the marble institute.
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Repairing or restoring marble surfaces is an achievable do it yourself project.
A marble poultice is used to draw stains out of marble surfaces.
In fact it is a liquid cleaner or chemical mixed with a white absorbent material to form a paste with the consistency of sour cream or peanut butter.
Mix these ingredients in a bowl until it forms a thick paste.
This article will detail the easy way to make and use a homemade marble poultice and the good news is that you can usually make it will supplies that you have around the house.
If you don t catch a spill quickly hello red wine spilled at a lasts until 2am dinner party there s hope.
Once this happens apply the solution to the stain.
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For deep set stains you may need to reapply paste.
To remove stubborn stains use a poultice paste.
Each one of these above stains have a unique method of removal.
How to make a marble poultice.
This is a solution that can be created by a mixture of baking soda and 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.
For a large area mix a large batch of the paste poultice spreading it over the stain with a plastic spatula to create an even layer.
Most of them can be removed with a marble poultice.
This is a material made from a porous solid and a solvent some sort of liquid to form a paste type material that has the consistence of cake icing or peanut butter.
Once it s dry 12 to 24 hours scrape the paste off and wipe with a damp cloth.
Method of stain removal.
Before applying a poultice clean the area as you would a paint spill with paint thinner mineral spirits naptha or acetone.
Both polishing compounds and diamond abrasive disks will successfully grind.
If there s still a residue use one of the above agents with the poultice method.