POLISHED INTERIOR MARBLE

Description: Polished marble has a glossy surface that reflects light and emphasizes the color and marking of the material.

Uses: Polished interior marble has traditionally appeared as wall veneer. It is also seen in the form of furniture tops, desks, tables, and other items of designer quality, as well as tiles for residential installation.

Normal Maintenance: Normal "Housekeeping" maintenance involves only periodic washing with clean, potable water and mildly alkaline cleaners. "Soapless" cleaners are preferred because they minimize streaking and filming. However, mild phosphate-free, biodegradable liquid dish-soaps or soapflakes or powders are acceptable if rinsing is thorough. Marble surfaces should be first wetted with clean, hot (not boiling) water. Then, using the cleaner solution (following manufacturer's directions), was in small overlapping sweeps, from bottom-up if a vertical surface. Rinse thoroughly with clean, potable water to remove all traces of soap or cleaner solution. Change the water in the rinse pail frequently. Dry with soft cloth or cotton-flannel, and allow to thoroughly air-dry before applying any top-dressings. Chamois skin may be used in lieu of cotton cloth in this process. When marble is thoroughly dry, a top-dressing may be applied. Any commercially available white paste wax, beeswax, or other dressing advertised specifically "for marble" may be used to help prevent staining and waterspotting. But, do not use any oil-based dressings or colored waxes.

Maintenance Problems - Prevention and Cures: Generally, prevention will save a great deal of time spent on cures and remedies, especially since damages to marble are often irreparable.

Fine marble should receive the same care and consideration that is given a fine wood finish. Spills of any type should be immediately removed and water-rinsed. Coasters should be placed under all glasses, particularly those containing liquors or citrus juices. Hot-plates should be used under heated dishes. And, place-mats or felt bottoms should be placed under china, ceramics, silver and bric-a-brac to prevent scratching of the polished finish.

See, STAIN REMOVAL, for cases where nominal care and cleaning procedures have not been followed.

Reference for the foregoing material was produced by the Marble Institute of America

It is advisable to try out any stain-removing agents and poultices, first in an inconspicuous or unnoticeable place, such as behind a door or in a closet or far corner.

Quality Stone Supply Inc. accepts no responsibility or liability, and gives no warrant, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of effective use of any information contained in this document. This information is offered only as reference material. Special stain removal procedures, should only be performed by competent professionals.