Don t try to remove deep scratches or deep stains.
Wet sanding marble countertops.
If the cultured marble surface still isn t smooth and shiny try wet sanding with 1 000 grit wet dry sandpaper also available at auto supply stores followed by buffing with rubbing and polishing compounds to remove any scratches from the sandpaper.
Dirt and dust will compress into the marble further scarring or discoloring the surface.
This will keep the marble from drying out.
Rinse and dry the top.
Marble floor polishing can remove small scratches.
You ll risk sanding right through the gel coat.
You can polish the flooring either by dry sanding or wet sanding.
Before sanding or grinding any marble surface it is important to clean the area thoroughly.
Use special silicone carbide sandpaper in range of grits to slowly work out those imperfections.
Periodically as you re sanding lift the sandpaper and spray another layer of water over the countertop.
The softness and homogeneity of the stone make it easy to carve but it is the unique property of white marble to allow light to penetrate into the stone resulting in the characteristic live look of marble sculptures which renders it the most preferred material among sculptures and architects around the world.
Marble has been a symbol of splendor and refined taste since ancient times.
First wet sand with 1 000 grit paper available at auto parts stores to remove small shallow scratches and surface stains.
This will require using a wet sanding process to achieve the desired results.
If the marble dries out you could scratch the marble as you re sanding due to the paste made from the marble dust.
While this method will work fine for statues tile and marble countertops sanding large areas of marble like marble floors requires a completely different process and technique.
As with other types of countertops marble will begin to lose its high shine and luster due to everyday use.
Sanding marble is a time consuming process.
How to effectively polish you marble counter tops to remove dull spots without an orbital polisher.