How to Restore Marble Countertops

There is a gel like coating over the surface of marble countertops. This coating is applied when the countertops are first created. Blows, cigarette marks and hot pots can easily damage the coating and cause cracks. The countertops can be restored so they can look good again.

How to Restore Marble Countertops

Materials Needed

• Water


• Mild liquid dish detergent


• Bucket


• Sponge


• Cloths


• 1000 grit sandpaper


• Car wax


• Gel gloss polish

1. Add water and five drops of mild liquid dish detergent to a bucket. Use the cleaning solution and a sponge to thoroughly clean the countertops. Pour the solution from the bucket. Rinse the bucket and sponge to remove all traces of soap.


2. Fill the bucket with clean water. Use the water and sponge to rinse the countertops. It is not necessary to allow the surface to completely dry.


3. Run water over 1000 grit sandpaper. Lightly sand over the countertop. Make sure you pay particular attentions to any cracks or chips in the surface. You do not want to remove all of the gel coating.


4. Wet a sponge and squeeze it until it is damp. Wipe the countertops thoroughly to remove all traces of sanding dust from the surface. Allow the countertop to completely dry.


5. Use a clean cloth to apply clear car wax over the all the cracks and surface of the countertops. Rub the wax into the surface of the countertop.


6. Apply gel gloss polish over the surface of the countertops using a clean cloth. Buff the surface to a shine with the polish.