Marble Table Stain Removal Instructional Video
Even with all my years in the granite and marble business, I still get stains in my stone. I purchased marble tables from Crate & Barrel and neglected to seal them. Both my white marble and black marble tables had oily stains in the first month. So I went to work and removed the stains . . . but they required a stain removal poultice. Watch this video showing how easy it was to get the stains out. And it only took one try!
Natural Stone Table Stain Removal Instructions
The white marble table in the video was never sealed. And sure enough, within the first week, it already has oily rings staining the top. My first stain removal tactic for stone is usually denatured alcohol or acetone. Either of these usually works well especially on granite. Spray directly on the table top or put some on a rag and then rub it. Wipe repeatedly. Work fast since these solvents evaporate quickly.
Stain Removal Poultice For Granite Tables
Unfortunately, marble is not as forgiving as granite, and the oil stains are set in. So the next step is a poultice product for stain removal. In this case, I used Stain Reaper RTU from MB Stone. With any RTU poultice paste, make sure you follow the instructions. You’ll need a plastic putty knife, plastic wrap, and tape.
You apply the paste ¼ inch thick with a putty knife and completely cover the stain. Next, cover the poultice with plastic wrap and tape all the edges to keep air out. Let it sit 24 hours. After 24 hours, remove the plastic and let the poultice “pancake” dry. As the poultice dries, it draws out the stain.
Once dry, use a non-marring tool like a plastic spatula to lift the poultice material off the stone. Then rinse the surface thoroughly with clean water using a soft rag or sponge. Now you may need to repeat steps for really tough stains.
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