Natural stone
Marble
Marble formed when limestone was recrystallised under heat and pressure, millions of years ago. What you see on your floor is a slab of one geological moment in one quarry in Italy, Turkey or Greece, irreplaceable at that precise blend.
Common varieties we restore:
- Carrara, the classic grey-white with soft, linear veining.
- Calacatta, whiter, with bolder, more dramatic veins.
- Statuario, creamy white with light grey veining, favoured for sculpture and staircases.
- Nero Marquina, deep black with white veining.
- Emperador, rich brown, often in private bathrooms.
- Crema Marfil, warm beige, hard-wearing.
Marble's defining weakness is calcium carbonate: it dissolves in acids. A glass of red wine left overnight, or a lemon juice splash in a kitchen, will etch the surface within hours. The etching is not a stain, it is a microscopic crater where the acid ate the stone. The only fix is polishing.
Services we offer for marble
- Marble polishing, mirror or satin finish on floors, hallways and reception rooms
- Marble worktop restoration for kitchen islands, splashbacks and bathroom vanity tops
- Stain removal for wine, oil, tannin and acid marks
- Sealing and impregnation to protect the stone from future staining
- Crack and chip repair with colour-matched resin fills
Characteristics
- Crystalline structure that reflects light when polished.
- Veining unique to each slab; quarry location influences colour and pattern.
- Softer than granite; can be scratched by harder minerals and abraded by foot traffic.
- Calcium carbonate base reacts to acids (wine, citrus, vinegar), forming etch marks.
Common issues
- Dull, hazy appearance from general wear and acid etching.
- Pitting and lippage along grout lines in older floors.
- Stains from oil, wine and tannin-rich spills left untreated.
- Scratches and chips from furniture movement or dropped objects.
- Cloudy residue from incorrect cleaning products (especially acidic cleaners).
Care guidance
Dust-mop daily. Use only a pH-neutral stone cleaner, never vinegar, lemon, or supermarket bleach. Blot spills immediately; do not rub. Re-seal every 2–3 years depending on use.
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