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Creama Marfil Light Etching

Article Number: 160 | Rating: Unrated | Last Updated: Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 6:21 AM

Q. Hello - I'm a handy homeowner looking to repair what appears to be wrong leaning material etching (and kids toothpaste "misses") from my 18 month old crema marfil vanity top. I looked at several of your products and it looks like I need one of two I found. What is the difference between the "marble polishing compound" and the "marble polishing powder"? Is this what I should get to fix this? I need enough to do a large double vanity, and wouldn't minds having some spare. What size should I order? Thank you very much! Rob

A. Hi Rob. The Stonecare PRO Signature Marble Polishing Compound is more commonly used by professionals. The Marble Polishing Powder was formulated specifically for homeowners. It is milder and very easy to use. As for how much you should use, a very little bit goes a long way. You didn't specify how many etch marks you have, but typically you'll use about a teaspoon on an average etched spot.

You may want to consider the Stonecare PRO Signature Marble Repair Kit. It contains the Marble Polishing Powder, a great cleaner -- Stone Plus -- (recommended by This Old House Magazine), which you can also use on your mirrors over your vanity tops to avoid overspray from non-stone-safe products, and a Spray Polish / Dressing to use ocassionally to give a little extra shine and protection to the surface of the vanity tops.

Have you downloaded the Stone Care Guide? It has a lot of valuable information you will find useful.

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