I just came to the same exact conclusion. I’m pretty handy it comes to detailing cars and correcting paint so I figured I could take a crack at this. However I think this is like window tinting. Somethings are just left to the pros.
This is and was a well needed video. So many people don’t get into the details like this. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👏👏 great job. I hope you do more videos like this.
There are lots of products available to seal the marble back and top, and even food-grade protectors so you can enjoy marble at the kitchen top. Lack of knowledge creates a problem. #MarbleCare #KitchenTips
I definitely do agree, the polished marble I bet would have looked amazing in their kitchen too equally so. You did some awesome work in the end and looks much more brilliant in the end!! Plus, I am sure the homeowners were even more amazed at how much of an improvement your work had done! Satisfying all around I must say!!
Hi guys. You're doing a good job but I do have a comment that may help you do it better. In my experience grout for the gap where the counters meet the backsplash is no good. It will crack eventually. Also bright white next to Carrera marble makes the marble look dirtier than it needs to. I say this from experience having had Carrera marble counters for almost 20 years and having had to redo the grout line several times until about 10 years ago when last done and I haven't had to do it again. After removing all existing grout and cleaning thoroughly the product I used is called TEC 820 Silverado Unsanded Caulk, Silverado being the color. It lasts and lasts. No concern for water, no issues with bleeding into the marble. Just a great product. I hope this helps.
A client of mine gave me 3-5’6” slabs for my kitchen from a pizzeria so this definitely helps! I’m in the process of cutting it to fit our countertops. I had to pry off the wood underneath it was attached to( used as tables) and it came off pretty good. I hope I leveled my cabinets well enough, I did the best I could! Lol
LOVE this!!! How you explaine everything so clearly!!! 💯Thank you so much!🙏🏻 Beautiful results🔥 Hopefully the home owners will be gentle in the future and treat these beautiful countertops with the love and care they need!! 🤩 🍀🙃🙈
Thank you Matt! By far the most thorough and instructive video on marble care and refinish! Will you be posting anytime soon an acid mirror polish refinish?
Thanks Michelle. We don't have any mirror finish jobs coming up soon but if you go into our channel you will find a short video demonstrating polishing limestone to a mirror finish with an acid compound. Let me know what you think of that and what else you'd like to see in the next video.
Very informative and great video. I wish I could see you doing it on granit with acidic compound. This is what I’m trying to do now. I did use 800 grit up to 10000 but the finish is not 100%. I tried using compound polish for car. It helped but still not perfect.
@@mhess427 cloudy a bit yes. I also tried with mb-20. Yes it comes glossier with the mb-20 but it is harder to get an even finish. I’m also not so crazy with the feel when I use mb-20. I wish I can just polish it to an « almost mirror finish ».
@@guytas there's definitely a technique with it but as long as you got all the scratches out mb20 should do the trick. Place a dollop of MB 20 on the Stone, give it a couple sprays of water, then start working it slowly with your polisher. As it starts to dry, apply more pressure and ramp up the speed. I would also recommend using a good degreaser or even dish detergent to get The stone is clean as possible before you start.
Hi! how can avoid to have stains from the Plumber Putty around the faucets? I used a Stains Free one, but I still have some absorption from the product and it leaves a grey ring around. I clean it all with days of soaking it in acetone. It wasn't sealed by then, but now that it is sealed I did a little test on one side of the faucet hole, and it looks like it is still leaving a stain. Thanks!
Hi my bathroom floor recently went through full restoration but there were still some very small areas of scratches on marble tiles. I have some 400,800 sand paper and compound at home. Would sanding and polishing by hand make the scratches look better? Thank you.
I don't remember which one we used there but you can look up "stone poultice" online to find one. They all work the same way. Just make sure you follow the directions.
This video is excellent. Great information, very descriptive, and I appreciate you answering all of the questions. Just curious, what is the purpose of keeping the surface partially wet during the sanding? And is there an optimal amount…is more wet better than a bit drier?
Our grout has cracked in a short time. In one washroom that was redone along a vanity backsplash and in the kitchen where we also had a backsplash installed. I was told that the person should have used caulking instead.
So, there are a few things that cause that to happen. Number 1, poorly packed-in grout will crack out quicker. You really need to use the edge of the grout float to pack the joint as much as possible so it's not just grouted at the surface. Number 2, usually in new construction, the house needs time to settle and as things shift around the grout will crack. Number 3, the joint is too wide for the grout (Not often the case but we've seen it.) In my experience, a properly done grout job will hold up longer than silicone caulk and will look much better for years. Caulk gets moldy and peels out and IMO just looks cheap.
@@mhess427 Thank you Matt! Can you believe 2 people doing it improperly? This is an old house by the way. The counter looks great by the way, great job! I should have watched this before I tried to fix mine, I failed.
@@nogoodwolf What happened to yours? One other thing - If you mix the grout to be too soupy, it will be easier to get into the joint but it will not be nearly as strong. Lots of guys do it that way because it's quicker. We see that all of the time.
@@mhess427 I had stains and tried to remove them with an Amazon sanding kit (inexpensive) and used water. The stains did not disappear. One was actually caused by a piece of a utility knife left between the backsplash and counter! (I really thought my transparent caulking had changed color after a year or two! The other stain I assume was hair dye from my daughter! I should have tried different cleaners at first! Maybe I have learned a lesson and that is to watch more than one video if I try to do anything.
@@mhess427 I thought the settling of the counter tops might be the reason the backsplash tile and granite counter top interface grout is falling out. Our kitchen was remodeled 2019, not sure if more settling is on the horizon. Well, the area I'm talking about isn't much. I may go ahead and remove and replace the grout. Not sure if there is a big difference in the quality of the grout that's available to homeowners, in homeowner quantities.
I would probably do 120, 220, 400, 800. If there aren't any scratches you might be able to get away with skipping the 120 stage and going straight to 220.
@@adde32332 it just makes the finish a little more even but it's still possible to get a nice honed look without it. I've been out of it for a while so I'd just recommend searching online for 800g marble honing powder. You only need a small amount.
Thank you so much. Generally, this type of job may cost between $2-8 per square foot per step. Sealer is an additional charge. The number of steps, and the methods used can vary based in the job. For example, a lightly worn counter can be resurfaced with a less intensive method than a heavily worn stone that requires grinding with multiple steps of diamond discs. It can get costly but it is always less than buying new counters.
Hi Matt, I purchased a home where the previous owners smoked a lot in the entire home. I have a cultured marble countertop & tub in the master bathroom. Both have turned yellow. There is also a lot of sunlight in this room. I’m sure the yellowing is a result of both the previous smokers & sunlight. What would you recommend to restore the marble back to its natural color?
@@mhess427 and the variable speeds are a bit costly but worth it, and in my 12000 RPM angel grinder I just touch the stone with the pads for a short time.
I have not done that but there is actually a product called epoxy grout that gives you the look of cement grout with the strength and water resistance of epoxy.
I need help, i moved to a new home and the tiles r marble but they havnt been cleaned in years. Its no longer shiny (only the edges show shine) i tried everything to get the residue off but it wont work! How can i fix it myself while on a strict budget?? 💔 :(
I'm sorry to say there's no easy way to do it unless you're pretty handy. You could go online for a marble polishing kit and try to do it yourself but it's going to take some practice.
How often do you think it will need to be sealed? I'm looking to put marble in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and bar area. I don't have any problem with resealing it but we do have 4 kids that we'll have to worry about.
Sealers break down over time when the surfaces get washed so it depends on how much use they're getting. If you wash the counters everyday the sealer is going to break down quicker than if you wash it once a year. The main thing in your case is going to be making sure that nothing spills on the marble and if it does it's cleaned up immediately. Have you considered using a quartz that looks like marble? I don't want to dissuade you from using it but it will get stained and etched pretty quickly in all those areas and will require regular refinishing. The sealer will give you a little time to clean up any spills but it isn't a perfect protection.
@@mhess427 I was planning on sealing it every 4-6 months. I have looked at quartz but it's $10,000 just for the one I want in my kitchen and I'm not looking to spend that much on countertops.
I am a cleaner freak, and loved this video. The reason I watched this video is because I have a marvel carrara white top table that is shining but it has marks from oils and other spills and I don't know how to clean it. I had done before and I thought the professional stone cleaners would seal completely but they didn't it. I just need to understand what to do it.
Beautiful job! I've got a question. My "Caesarstone" white countertop (I believe it's quartz?) has a yellow rectangular patch due to long term exposure to soapy water. What would it take to restore the surface?
I haven't experienced a quartz like caesarstone staining in the way you described but I would start with trying to scrub it down really well. Try some dish soap and a blue scrub pad. Caesarstone is supposed to be impervious so the stain may actually be on the surface. If it really is deep in the stone, I would see if the company would warranty it because those engineered stones are supposed to be stain proof. Otherwise, the restoration process is pretty similar to what you see in this video. You sand or grind down the material in stages to get the stain out.
@@mhess427 Thank you!! If I hire a professional to sand it down, is it possible to polish / hone the sanded area to perfectly blend in with the rest of the surface? Yeah, I've got documents that come with my countertop saying it's Caesarstone. Yet, it's definitely not non-porous. I've had ink from a plastic bag leach into the surface before.
@@magno5157 Yes, anyone who knows what they're doing will be able to blend it in perfectly. I recommend calling around to countertop fabrication shops or tile stores and asking if they know anyone who resurfaces stone on-site. They will point you in the right direction. Sadly, not all quartz is created equal. I've seen amazing stuff that would never stain (Cambria) and lower quality stuff that has no business being in someone's kitchen.
Some dawn dish soap works great, but for harder build up you can use purple power or similar degreasers. There's a poultice we've been on using lately called stone reaper. Check it out online.
that was 4-steps of grinding if I recall correctly, 120, 220, 400, 800. If I were to polish to a mirror finish I would do the 800 step a second time going "wet-to-dry" which means instead of keeping the surface wet, we allow the water to dry and bump up the speed and keep going.
So what your saying is marble isn't meant for kitchens? Ah I agree. Thanks for the instruction on how to care for marble. I have two heritage dressers with marble tops. Gorgeous, but work.
Fantastic video. Every bit of it was informative and helpful. I have a new marble table and didn't realize how easily it stains until after it stained, of course. The markings are from either water or juice (I have 3 young children). Jokes on me.. I bought the table thinking it would be durable with the kids! Anyway, I did purchase some stain remover much like what you used on the grease stains (putty that is dried under plastic overnight). Do you suppose the water and acidic stain will lift using this method or do I need to call in a professional? It has a gloss finish, for reference. Thanks again for the great video.
You may be able to get rid of the wet stain but the acid etching will need to be sanded out. For what's it's worth, some homeowners choose to let the marble wear naturally because it gives it character. One guy got his new marble slab and immediately put a slice of lemon on it to burn the image into it - he said it makes it look antique. Cool idea if you don't want to worry about it staying perfect, especially if you have kids.
Good job and nice transformation, I wonder if you have used Flourosilicates for final polish on marble? In the UK it is called 'Hulk' (it is a green powder) and can be used after the G400 stage and negate the need for the G800, I use it a lot and it gives a great finish, I wondered if it is used much on your side of the pond?
Is that a crystalizer? For certain stones, especially dark green marble and certain limestone, we do. Some stone responds better to that than standard compounds. Generally, though, we always bring it up to at least 800 dry, to get the most clarity out of the finish. Thanks for watching.
@@mhess427 Yes, I would call it a crystalliser, I use it a lot on Carrara, fantastic clarity, There are lots of techniques/products out there, I just wondered if you have used a 'Hulk' like product and what you thought of it, in the UK it is sold under the name 'Hulk' or 'Novamarmol' it's probably either the same or very similar product that you use, so that answers my question, I have met lots of people in the trade that use different techniques to achieve the same finish, I have learnt a lot from other people's techniques and picked a few good tips from them, this is the first video of yours I have seen, but it won't be the last... Thanks for sharing
The original sealer had broken down long ago. Besides that, when you grind the surface with diamond discs it's not necessary to try to remove an old sealer because it won't survive the grinding process.
@@mhess427 Hello Matt I have a Makita polisher and live in Texas . Can you tell me how I can get my granite countetops like yours with a polish high gloss ? What steps your recommend ?
Hey Matt I was curious to know what brand the products were you were using to get the hone and what you would use for the polishing compound. Also had a question about the polisher you use and if you have ever used a random orbital sander for polishing or if you always use the one shown in the honing. Thanks
The steps are identical except instead of using honing powder you use polishing compound. I recommend watching this first and then my limestone polishing video second.
I do not recommend marble on kitchen top. Lots of fruits are acidic. Vinegar, coffee, wine, soda are acidic. Food prep will leave etching on marble. The most resistant I could recommend is Neolith. Will not etch, and it’s so hard you can use it to cut food, place hot pots and you’ll not need to take care of it like marble or stone.
I like your videos but you don't put grout in joints smaller than 1/4" where direction has changed or materials becaus it is going to crack with the Earth constant movement, which leaves it open to moisture. That is why they make caulking in every color that grout comes in. The silicone costs about $15 for constant wet areas like showers and $7 for the sanded type for countertops.
Old debate. Never heard the Earth's movement before. Hahaha Grout last forever. Caulk forever being replaced. In some situations caulk. Exterior walls, severe climates, etc. Most times grout.
The thirst comments up in this bitch. Lmao so I guess you need to buy all this heavy machinery to do that? There’s no possible way to do all of this without the machines?
You can achieve the honed look by hand using a variety of sand paper, but I can't imagine ever being able to ever grind out deep scratches or bring to a high polish without machines. I recommend hiring a professional for this kind of work. For cat urine try washing with soap and extracting with a poultice. I've honestly never experienced that LOL.
You could do it either way. I think some people do it before resurfacing the stone because they don't want it to accidentally etch the newly finished surface. Usually it won't do that as long as it's not a citrus based formula. If you want to be safe, just poultice before.
Came to work out how to do this myself but seeing the number of steps and the craftsmanship I think I'm gonna hire a professional like you
I just came to the same exact conclusion. I’m pretty handy it comes to detailing cars and correcting paint so I figured I could take a crack at this. However I think this is like window tinting. Somethings are just left to the pros.
I want to do it myself
How did it come out? I wanted to myself but I want now to hire
The excitement is killing me! These two are a dynamite pair!
Do you have a video showing how to do the polished finish?
This is and was a well needed video. So many people don’t get into the details like this. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👏👏 great job. I hope you do more videos like this.
I wander if you can integrate marble dust particles into the epoxy ?
@@Joseywales414 yeah you can. We just did it recently with a big crack in a limestone tile. Afterwards you couldn't even tell it was there.
Finally a before and after that looks good.
Let this be a lesson to everyone to avoid Marble at all costs.
Nah, live dangerously
😂 wish I knew this before we bought our house with the marble counters and backsplashes…
There are lots of products available to seal the marble back and top, and even food-grade protectors so you can enjoy marble at the kitchen top. Lack of knowledge creates a problem. #MarbleCare #KitchenTips
@@krushnay yea, another thing a home owner needs to worry about, like we don't have enough to maintain..
Floors counters and backsplash and I love it
I definitely do agree, the polished marble I bet would have looked amazing in their kitchen too equally so. You did some awesome work in the end and looks much more brilliant in the end!! Plus, I am sure the homeowners were even more amazed at how much of an improvement your work had done!
Satisfying all around I must say!!
Hi guys. You're doing a good job but I do have a comment that may help you do it better. In my experience grout for the gap where the counters meet the backsplash is no good. It will crack eventually. Also bright white next to Carrera marble makes the marble look dirtier than it needs to. I say this from experience having had Carrera marble counters for almost 20 years and having had to redo the grout line several times until about 10 years ago when last done and I haven't had to do it again. After removing all existing grout and cleaning thoroughly the product I used is called TEC 820 Silverado Unsanded Caulk, Silverado being the color. It lasts and lasts. No concern for water, no issues with bleeding into the marble. Just a great product. I hope this helps.
Thanks! We actually use that as well. We like to give the homeowner the choice.
I'm super impressed, you gave so much knowledge for my piece of marble. Thanks
A client of mine gave me 3-5’6” slabs for my kitchen from a pizzeria so this definitely helps! I’m in the process of cutting it to fit our countertops. I had to pry off the wood underneath it was attached to( used as tables) and it came off pretty good. I hope I leveled my cabinets well enough, I did the best I could! Lol
That's so cool! I love to hear about old marble slabs being repurposed.
How did it turn out?
List of products used in the description?
Excellent video bro, make more videos like these to help us
Which Polish powder did you use in the granite bench? Cheers
big big difference great job you guys
Very informative video! Thanks for sharing, will definitely hire professionals to restore our marble countertop! 😊
So nicely done. Can you hone a granite counter top exactly the same way? Same process and product? Thanks so much.
What is the cost of a job of this size?
Lots of work!!!! 😰😱 No wonder why refinishing stone is sooo expensive. Great job. Looks amazing!!! 👍🏼
LOVE this!!! How you explaine everything so clearly!!! 💯Thank you so much!🙏🏻 Beautiful results🔥 Hopefully the home owners will be gentle in the future and treat these beautiful countertops with the love and care they need!! 🤩 🍀🙃🙈
Wow beautiful! Gives me hope that I can do marble after all in my kitchen - thanks
do you recommend a daily cleaner for white polished marble?
Thank you Matt!
By far the most thorough and instructive video on marble care and refinish! Will you be posting anytime soon an acid mirror polish refinish?
Thanks Michelle. We don't have any mirror finish jobs coming up soon but if you go into our channel you will find a short video demonstrating polishing limestone to a mirror finish with an acid compound.
Let me know what you think of that and what else you'd like to see in the next video.
Very informative and great video. I wish I could see you doing it on granit with acidic compound. This is what I’m trying to do now. I did use 800 grit up to 10000 but the finish is not 100%. I tried using compound polish for car. It helped but still not perfect.
What's wrong with the finish? Scratches or cloudy?
@@mhess427 cloudy a bit yes. I also tried with mb-20. Yes it comes glossier with the mb-20 but it is harder to get an even finish. I’m also not so crazy with the feel when I use mb-20. I wish I can just polish it to an « almost mirror finish ».
@@guytas there's definitely a technique with it but as long as you got all the scratches out mb20 should do the trick.
Place a dollop of MB 20 on the Stone, give it a couple sprays of water, then start working it slowly with your polisher. As it starts to dry, apply more pressure and ramp up the speed.
I would also recommend using a good degreaser or even dish detergent to get The stone is clean as possible before you start.
At 12:11 you mention an acid compound to polish the granite. What did you use? and is it readily available?
For granite I like one called MB20
Nice to see professionnals at work, learned some things thanks.
Hi! how can avoid to have stains from the Plumber Putty around the faucets? I used a Stains Free one, but I still have some absorption from the product and it leaves a grey ring around. I clean it all with days of soaking it in acetone. It wasn't sealed by then, but now that it is sealed I did a little test on one side of the faucet hole, and it looks like it is still leaving a stain. Thanks!
Do you have a recommendation for sealer for quartz. I have calcutta classic quartz.
Great video. Very informative. Thanks for sharing
Thank you. I hope it's helpful.
Gorgeous stone and job. Did they seal regularly or never to get to this point? 3 days of labor sounds like the cost of a new slab:)
I don't think they ever sealed it
Thanks for the video. What is the brand name of the poultice product you used ?
If we want a mirrored finish, should it still be cleaned with alcohol after scraping off the poultice and then buff it with the MB-22 compound?
Yes or at the very least thoroughly rinsed with water first.
Hi my bathroom floor recently went through full restoration but there were still some very small areas of scratches on marble tiles. I have some 400,800 sand paper and compound at home. Would sanding and polishing by hand make the scratches look better? Thank you.
Yes, but most scratches require a minimum of 220grit to get rid of them. Maybe even 120 if they are extra deep.
what is the product name of the oil remover ?
I don't remember which one we used there but you can look up "stone poultice" online to find one. They all work the same way. Just make sure you follow the directions.
This video is excellent. Great information, very descriptive, and I appreciate you answering all of the questions. Just curious, what is the purpose of keeping the surface partially wet during the sanding? And is there an optimal amount…is more wet better than a bit drier?
Thank you. It keeps the dust contained so it doesn't fly around in the air.
What sealer do you all use and how often should it be applied?
I like Dry Treat Stain Proof. Apply it every few years or as needed if you see the stone absorbing water
Akemi nano tech this guys are JOKERS !!!
hello, thank you for sharing. I learned a lot from you. please what type of products do you use?
Where are you guys located? I need this done on my marble table
Our grout has cracked in a short time. In one washroom that was redone along a vanity backsplash and in the kitchen where we also had a backsplash installed. I was told that the person should have used caulking instead.
So, there are a few things that cause that to happen. Number 1, poorly packed-in grout will crack out quicker. You really need to use the edge of the grout float to pack the joint as much as possible so it's not just grouted at the surface. Number 2, usually in new construction, the house needs time to settle and as things shift around the grout will crack. Number 3, the joint is too wide for the grout (Not often the case but we've seen it.)
In my experience, a properly done grout job will hold up longer than silicone caulk and will look much better for years. Caulk gets moldy and peels out and IMO just looks cheap.
@@mhess427 Thank you Matt! Can you believe 2 people doing it improperly? This is an old house by the way. The counter looks great by the way, great job! I should have watched this before I tried to fix mine, I failed.
@@nogoodwolf What happened to yours? One other thing - If you mix the grout to be too soupy, it will be easier to get into the joint but it will not be nearly as strong. Lots of guys do it that way because it's quicker. We see that all of the time.
@@mhess427 I had stains and tried to remove them with an Amazon sanding kit (inexpensive) and used water. The stains did not disappear. One was actually caused by a piece of a utility knife left between the backsplash and counter! (I really thought my transparent caulking had changed color after a year or two! The other stain I assume was hair dye from my daughter! I should have tried different cleaners at first! Maybe I have learned a lesson and that is to watch more than one video if I try to do anything.
@@mhess427 I thought the settling of the counter tops might be the reason the backsplash tile and granite counter top interface grout is falling out. Our kitchen was remodeled 2019, not sure if more settling is on the horizon. Well, the area I'm talking about isn't much. I may go ahead and remove and replace the grout. Not sure if there is a big difference in the quality of the grout that's available to homeowners, in homeowner quantities.
Great video! Question, I plan on changing my polished marble countertop into honed. What grit sandpaper would you start with?
I would probably do 120, 220, 400, 800. If there aren't any scratches you might be able to get away with skipping the 120 stage and going straight to 220.
@@mhess427 thanks! I noticed you used an abrasive powder for 800 grit. Where can I find that, and is that better than just using a 800 pad?
@@adde32332 it just makes the finish a little more even but it's still possible to get a nice honed look without it.
I've been out of it for a while so I'd just recommend searching online for 800g marble honing powder. You only need a small amount.
Wow! Great work, so informative! You guys are so detailed and careful. Out of curiosity, how much does a job like this typically cost?
Thank you so much.
Generally, this type of job may cost between $2-8 per square foot per step. Sealer is an additional charge. The number of steps, and the methods used can vary based in the job. For example, a lightly worn counter can be resurfaced with a less intensive method than a heavily worn stone that requires grinding with multiple steps of diamond discs. It can get costly but it is always less than buying new counters.
@@mhess427 haha. That's my line. I'm always the low cost alternative. True though.
What acidic compound did you used to give shine tot he granite island?
I like mb-22 ez polish
@@mhess427 thnx
Where do you buy the pultice?
Hi Matt, I purchased a home where the previous owners smoked a lot in the entire home. I have a cultured marble countertop & tub in the master bathroom. Both have turned yellow. There is also a lot of sunlight in this room. I’m sure the yellowing is a result of both the previous smokers & sunlight. What would you recommend to restore the marble back to its natural color?
Interesting question. I'm not too familiar with that problem so I'll have to do some research.
What have you tried so far?
That's not marble. Junk it. It can't be refinished.. jell coats just old and fading.
@@mhess427 I have the same problem on bathroom wall marble tiles, they have turned yellow by the years…
You are great guys😃
wow very informative video thanks for sharing!
What state do you work ?
@Matt Hess Which grinder model are you using to polish and at what speed? Is it a variable speed grinder?
It's a Makita. I start at the lowest speed and then bump it up depending on how it feels. Probably take it to speed 4 or 5 at the max.
Angle grinder usually come with 12000 RPM. How to use 12000 RPM angel grinder for the grit pads polishing?
I don't recommend using an angle grinder. It's way too fast and you need a variable speed.
@@mhess427 and the variable speeds are a bit costly but worth it, and in my 12000 RPM angel grinder I just touch the stone with the pads for a short time.
@@nayanmipun6784 are there Harbor Freight stores in your area? They sell 3 different polishers at affordable prices.
I see what you mean mirror marble would been nice. Hey do you go over the grout with epoxy to protect it even more? Can you?
I have not done that but there is actually a product called epoxy grout that gives you the look of cement grout with the strength and water resistance of epoxy.
I need help, i moved to a new home and the tiles r marble but they havnt been cleaned in years. Its no longer shiny (only the edges show shine) i tried everything to get the residue off but it wont work!
How can i fix it myself while on a strict budget?? 💔 :(
I'm sorry to say there's no easy way to do it unless you're pretty handy. You could go online for a marble polishing kit and try to do it yourself but it's going to take some practice.
How often do you think it will need to be sealed? I'm looking to put marble in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and bar area. I don't have any problem with resealing it but we do have 4 kids that we'll have to worry about.
Sealers break down over time when the surfaces get washed so it depends on how much use they're getting. If you wash the counters everyday the sealer is going to break down quicker than if you wash it once a year. The main thing in your case is going to be making sure that nothing spills on the marble and if it does it's cleaned up immediately. Have you considered using a quartz that looks like marble? I don't want to dissuade you from using it but it will get stained and etched pretty quickly in all those areas and will require regular refinishing. The sealer will give you a little time to clean up any spills but it isn't a perfect protection.
@@mhess427 I was planning on sealing it every 4-6 months. I have looked at quartz but it's $10,000 just for the one I want in my kitchen and I'm not looking to spend that much on countertops.
Very thorough
Hello sir it is good polish but do you like
I don’t see anywhere in the description what kind of soap to use to clean the marble.
Use a high pH degreaser like "ZEP Concrete and Driveway Cleaner" or "MB Stone Care MB-2 Alkaline HD", or Stone Pro Deep Clean.
You can now find them at the bottom of the description.
What marble degreaser was used?
I don't remember which one but anything that's alkaline and safe for stone will be good. Even dawn dish soap is good for most messes.
I am a cleaner freak, and loved this video. The reason I watched this video is because I have a marvel carrara white top table that is shining but it has marks from oils and other spills and I don't know how to clean it. I had done before and I thought the professional stone cleaners would seal completely but they didn't it. I just need to understand what to do it.
what is the Makita tool you used for polishing? Is it a variable orbit sander?
It's called a 7" polisher
How was much did this restoration cost the home owner?
Beautiful job! I've got a question. My "Caesarstone" white countertop (I believe it's quartz?) has a yellow rectangular patch due to long term exposure to soapy water. What would it take to restore the surface?
I haven't experienced a quartz like caesarstone staining in the way you described but I would start with trying to scrub it down really well.
Try some dish soap and a blue scrub pad. Caesarstone is supposed to be impervious so the stain may actually be on the surface. If it really is deep in the stone, I would see if the company would warranty it because those engineered stones are supposed to be stain proof. Otherwise, the restoration process is pretty similar to what you see in this video. You sand or grind down the material in stages to get the stain out.
You could also scrape it with a razor blade to see if anything comes off
@@mhess427 Thank you!! If I hire a professional to sand it down, is it possible to polish / hone the sanded area to perfectly blend in with the rest of the surface?
Yeah, I've got documents that come with my countertop saying it's Caesarstone. Yet, it's definitely not non-porous. I've had ink from a plastic bag leach into the surface before.
@@magno5157 Yes, anyone who knows what they're doing will be able to blend it in perfectly. I recommend calling around to countertop fabrication shops or tile stores and asking if they know anyone who resurfaces stone on-site. They will point you in the right direction.
Sadly, not all quartz is created equal. I've seen amazing stuff that would never stain (Cambria) and lower quality stuff that has no business being in someone's kitchen.
@@mhess427 Awesome! Thanks so much for the info!! I appreciate it!
Great video!!
What do you charge per foot? Roughly. granite vs marble ?
No idea I'm just the monkey who does the work!
@@mhess427 lol !!!
This is nice, any chance you guys provide service in Brisbane Australia?
No sorry
Can u use this sealer on already sealed counters?
yeah - typically, sealer will cut other sealer so you should be fine.
How much did this restoration cost?
Sorry, I don't know. I was not involved in that aspect of things.
What would you have used to get the high gloss finish?
Instead of honing powder (the step with the milky white powder) we'd use an acidic polishing compound.
Really good video. Can you tell me what kind of degreaser consumers can use and what a good poultice to use is?
Some dawn dish soap works great, but for harder build up you can use purple power or similar degreasers. There's a poultice we've been on using lately called stone reaper. Check it out online.
@AmericaIsWorthIt yes
Where do you buy that machine?
Klindex of Italy
Nice windsor chair! Did you make it?
Fantastic super Pro work!!!! Matt, How many diamond discs were used on the counter?all the 4 discs shown?
that was 4-steps of grinding if I recall correctly, 120, 220, 400, 800. If I were to polish to a mirror finish I would do the 800 step a second time going "wet-to-dry" which means instead of keeping the surface wet, we allow the water to dry and bump up the speed and keep going.
contact info for stone and tile services?
Looks nice.
So what your saying is marble isn't meant for kitchens? Ah I agree. Thanks for the instruction on how to care for marble. I have two heritage dressers with marble tops. Gorgeous, but work.
It makes beautiful countertops but it is generally much more high maintenance than the average homeowner wants (or can afford) to deal with.
I would have used a light gray caulking
Really good video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Can you recommend a good acidic polishing compound?
I really like MB22
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Thank you. Is MB-22 EZ the same thing?
@@vtbakerbuilder that's it! Good stuff.
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Excellent! Amazon has it and the hog's hair pad. Thank you!
@@vtbakerbuilderI'm glad. That reminds me, I recorded a short marble polishing tutorial video that I haven't uploaded yet. I'll get it up soon.
Fantastic video. Every bit of it was informative and helpful. I have a new marble table and didn't realize how easily it stains until after it stained, of course. The markings are from either water or juice (I have 3 young children). Jokes on me.. I bought the table thinking it would be durable with the kids! Anyway, I did purchase some stain remover much like what you used on the grease stains (putty that is dried under plastic overnight). Do you suppose the water and acidic stain will lift using this method or do I need to call in a professional? It has a gloss finish, for reference. Thanks again for the great video.
You may be able to get rid of the wet stain but the acid etching will need to be sanded out.
For what's it's worth, some homeowners choose to let the marble wear naturally because it gives it character. One guy got his new marble slab and immediately put a slice of lemon on it to burn the image into it - he said it makes it look antique. Cool idea if you don't want to worry about it staying perfect, especially if you have kids.
awesome
Good job and nice transformation,
I wonder if you have used Flourosilicates for final polish on marble?
In the UK it is called 'Hulk' (it is a green powder) and can be used after the G400 stage and negate the need for the G800,
I use it a lot and it gives a great finish, I wondered if it is used much on your side of the pond?
Is that a crystalizer? For certain stones, especially dark green marble and certain limestone, we do. Some stone responds better to that than standard compounds. Generally, though, we always bring it up to at least 800 dry, to get the most clarity out of the finish. Thanks for watching.
@@mhess427 Yes, I would call it a crystalliser, I use it a lot on Carrara, fantastic clarity,
There are lots of techniques/products out there, I just wondered if you have used a 'Hulk' like product and what you thought of it, in the UK it is sold under the name 'Hulk' or 'Novamarmol' it's probably either the same or very similar product that you use, so that answers my question,
I have met lots of people in the trade that use different techniques to achieve the same finish, I have learnt a lot from other people's techniques and picked a few good tips from them, this is the first video of yours I have seen, but it won't be the last... Thanks for sharing
just got new marble countertops, here i am
You never mentioned removing the old original sealer. Probably the most important for preparation
The original sealer had broken down long ago. Besides that, when you grind the surface with diamond discs it's not necessary to try to remove an old sealer because it won't survive the grinding process.
Marble has much more calcium than granite so it’s much more susceptible to etching from acidic foods and liquids.
Hi Matt, may I have your contact info please? My kitchen marble needs the similar cleaning and restoration service.
email me: Mattshess@gmail.com
@@mhess427 Sadly we live in Scotland.
Thanks for your interesting video.
@@mhess427 Hello Matt I have a Makita polisher and live in Texas .
Can you tell me how I can get my granite countetops like yours with a polish high gloss ?
What steps your recommend ?
@@iameverest7744 does the granite feel rough and have lots of scratches or is it just dull?
@@mhess427 some minor scratches and dull looking
Hi Matt new Subscriber here. Can you tell me the name or contact info of this Contractor please? Thankyou
Hey Matt I was curious to know what brand the products were you were using to get the hone and what you would use for the polishing compound. Also had a question about the polisher you use and if you have ever used a random orbital sander for polishing or if you always use the one shown in the honing.
Thanks
Send me an email
I’m not doing it I’m using some olive oil and I’m done have a small marble table that takes a beating in my foyer
The boss says: olive oil belongs in one place only, my salad! 😂 Thanks for watching
I’m here for the high shine not the honed look.
The steps are identical except instead of using honing powder you use polishing compound. I recommend watching this first and then my limestone polishing video second.
9:16 is why you clicked
I wanna know what this owner paid to have this much work done 🙆🏻♂️
They will tell about the chemical which has been polished
Aqua say diamonds
Invite me to America and I'll show you how it's polished
Be my guest anytime! 😂
Few customers want polished stone now. They mostly want honed. Is that the case in your country?
I do not recommend marble on kitchen top. Lots of fruits are acidic. Vinegar, coffee, wine, soda are acidic. Food prep will leave etching on marble. The most resistant I could recommend is Neolith. Will not etch, and it’s so hard you can use it to cut food, place hot pots and you’ll not need to take care of it like marble or stone.
I like your videos but you don't put grout in joints smaller than 1/4" where direction has changed or materials becaus it is going to crack with the Earth constant movement, which leaves it open to moisture. That is why they make caulking in every color that grout comes in. The silicone costs about $15 for constant wet areas like showers and $7 for the sanded type for countertops.
Old debate. Never heard the Earth's movement before. Hahaha
Grout last forever. Caulk forever being replaced. In some situations caulk. Exterior walls, severe climates, etc. Most times grout.
Hey Matt, You have moths in your shirt drawer - FYI
haha yeah maybe but those shirts were also pretty poor quality. We have much nicer ones now.
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ma e unospecchiooooo
No sealer does NOT waterproof!
This is not shiny
The thirst comments up in this bitch. Lmao so I guess you need to buy all this heavy machinery to do that? There’s no possible way to do all of this without the machines?
Also how do you get cat pee stain off marble and granite?
You can achieve the honed look by hand using a variety of sand paper, but I can't imagine ever being able to ever grind out deep scratches or bring to a high polish without machines. I recommend hiring a professional for this kind of work. For cat urine try washing with soap and extracting with a poultice. I've honestly never experienced that LOL.
Thanks man
how come you do the poultice after the sanding? Does it matter? Elsewhere says it needs to be before
You could do it either way. I think some people do it before resurfacing the stone because they don't want it to accidentally etch the newly finished surface. Usually it won't do that as long as it's not a citrus based formula. If you want to be safe, just poultice before.