tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post114325378120761253..comments2023-08-25T03:21:41.842-07:00Comments on The Petch House: Sealing Marble: The Acid TestGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02807710209656158413noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-34756499083331074892016-01-20T21:14:26.158-08:002016-01-20T21:14:26.158-08:00very good article, I was very pleased when you see...very good article, I was very pleased when you see some of the <a href="http://www.homestora.com/marble-dining-table/" rel="nofollow">marble dining table</a> in my blog, welcome to visit :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910115963346873266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-39694577897981182872015-06-05T14:30:19.303-07:002015-06-05T14:30:19.303-07:00OMG!! TY!!! I canceled my order for quarts because...OMG!! TY!!! I canceled my order for quarts because of this article and went back and ordered what I had wanted ALL along which is Carrera Marble for my wet bar in our newly renovated family room. yay! I also ordered my Bullet Proof Sealer. I am so excited and relieved that I didn't settle. TY! you made my dream come true- sounds silly, but it's my splurge and I have wanted this marble for years. <br />so again- TY! Kindly, Nicole<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546442701695417052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-86914745400073377202015-06-05T14:26:49.502-07:002015-06-05T14:26:49.502-07:00OMG!!! TY!!! because of you I cancelled my order f...OMG!!! TY!!! because of you I cancelled my order for quartz and went back to what I REALLY wanted which was Carrera Marble. I got a great deal on a cut off piece for my wet bar and ordered my Bullet Proof Sealer. You made my dream come true! I feel so great about it now and am so excited! TY!!! NicoleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546442701695417052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-81119137157747118542015-05-30T11:47:21.106-07:002015-05-30T11:47:21.106-07:00Greg, really enjoyed your story :)Greg, really enjoyed your story :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618110190319922609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-46338397372923930192015-05-11T22:50:26.299-07:002015-05-11T22:50:26.299-07:00Marble is one of the best natural stone that has b...Marble is one of the best natural stone that has been used as a flooring material for centuries all over. From this experiment it is clear that marble is durable .Cleaning marble floors starts with preventative care and regular maintenance is necessary for all flooring.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887090700418516035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-65018602410344520622015-02-24T01:01:12.908-08:002015-02-24T01:01:12.908-08:00These are very sensible and useful tests, Gary, so...These are very sensible and useful tests, Gary, so I don't want to criticise. But I do want to let people know my experience, which was somewhat different. Your untreated marble didn't show anything much at all from the lime.<br /><br />I have absolutely gorgeous dark brown marble benchtops with white veins and random red smudges. Did I say it's gorgeous?<br /><br />I treat it with a lot of care, wiping spills immediately with an non-acid cleaner, then cleaning that off with plain water. All was well until...<br /><br />One day I cut a lime, squeezed one half onto my fish and not realised that the other half was upside-down on the kitchen bench. When I went back into the kitchen after dinner, it had etched a perfect imitation of it's face into the stone, in ghostly white. <br /><br />I read somewhere that sealers are the enemy and shouldn't be used on marble, but I'm not so sure about that now!Tupppihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03859633994939002662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-72930507265876541202014-11-23T13:48:10.947-08:002014-11-23T13:48:10.947-08:00I just had a marble backsplash installed. I was w...I just had a marble backsplash installed. I was warned about sealing because it would darken the marble. Did you notice a significant difference?Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724237278836343296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-27137264130888487582014-10-04T07:55:12.390-07:002014-10-04T07:55:12.390-07:00Gary~~ Love your post. I am sick of granite, and ...Gary~~ Love your post. I am sick of granite, and have been considering soapstone, but don't want that dark color. Marble would be a perfect choice, and your experiment and experience makes me feel much more comfortable about using it. It brought back to mind a Victorian side table I grew up with that had a white marble top. The thing was not well cared for in a house with 5 children, and I recall that when my mother passed and it went on it's way, (I don't know where it ended up), that the marble looked worn, but not disgraceful. Of course, we weren't 'supposed' to be eating in the living room, my parents were teetotalers (sp?), so no wine stains, and no one drank coffee..... I would love the look of marble in my kitchen. How are your counters looking today? Could you post some pictures? Thanks~~SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497905553555190798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-9161637364592282032014-09-27T20:24:08.726-07:002014-09-27T20:24:08.726-07:00I love this post so much and to know that you post...I love this post so much and to know that you posted it 8 years ago and is so relevant today, thrills me more. We are moving soon and this is what I want for my new house. Your post has given me the courage to make that happen. <br /><br />Also, I currently have a huge butcher block island that I love and I was apologizing for the "wear and tear" that it has endured to a friend of mine and she said to me, "Don't apologize for that. It is evidence of a life." I have never apologized about the state of anything in my house after that. Thank you for a great post. Allyson/HBMomof2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05193172534601530900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-60490546278240389132014-08-18T13:33:51.268-07:002014-08-18T13:33:51.268-07:00Awesome test! I was already fairly convince that e...Awesome test! I was already fairly convince that etching on marble is unavoidable. It's so important to be aware of before committing to buying it. Marble cleaners can do a lot, but the miracle of removing etching hasn't been discovered quite yet. Thiago | <a href="http://www.stoneandtilecare.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.stoneandtilecare.net</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946511135762531638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-26840314517998952102014-05-24T08:22:38.161-07:002014-05-24T08:22:38.161-07:00Does anyone know if one does get etching on stone ...Does anyone know if one does get etching on stone if it can be removed and how then resealed? I was wondering about a very soft sanding using a small grit sandpaper?Linda Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01302333527544237762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-83539111889303708902014-05-22T19:26:01.144-07:002014-05-22T19:26:01.144-07:00I can't thank you enough! You have truly eased...I can't thank you enough! You have truly eased my mind and this blog should be known by all dealers, purchasers, naysayers, etc. Thank you!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-716002449791260822014-04-29T22:07:30.038-07:002014-04-29T22:07:30.038-07:00You are an engaging writer - and something of a ma...You are an engaging writer - and something of a mad scientist, too - perhaps? Thank you so much for documenting your marble tests. We are remodeling our kitchen and I want organic counters and keep returning to marble. White with grey veining, to be accented with slate grey floors. Your blog was EXACTLY what I needed to see & you've def persuaded me in favor of. As a family w/no children, I think we can manage the maintenance and when we do have parties no red wine! That seems fair, right? <--- asks my OCD self. Done w/granite & laminate (2 of the easiest surfaces to maintain EVER)and I was flip-flopping b/w marble and soapstone, with a side of slate thrown in. Thank you again!Finlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229492560869678872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-210849636777883362014-04-15T09:11:34.222-07:002014-04-15T09:11:34.222-07:00I appreciate very much this text, thank you, let m... I appreciate very much this text, thank you, let me know so I have moved the article.<a href="http://planitstone.com/" rel="nofollow">marble kitchen worktops<br /></a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329473370993624492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-4540163192848148932014-04-01T10:27:16.668-07:002014-04-01T10:27:16.668-07:00Question: We bought a beautiful polished marble v...Question: We bought a beautiful polished marble vanity for our bath and sealed it with the most expensive sealer they sold, however, within days it started getting etched. Decided to stop fight the battle and am in the process of trying to etch the whole surface. I'm guessing that will make it honed??? How do we make sure it doesn't etch again? Do we need to get a different sealer? As it's so expensive, don't want to waste more money on another one that doesn't work any better to protect the surface!!! Please advise, if you would be so kind! Thanks for giving hope that it doesn't have to be a constant battle...<br />SPoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384733925085394374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-4715433876851641592014-03-08T10:47:18.577-08:002014-03-08T10:47:18.577-08:00I would love to have white carrera marble countert...I would love to have white carrera marble countertops in my kitchen but had been deterred by negative comments. (I have three sons and two lodgers). However today a friend pointed out that my white carrera marble dining table (in the kitchen) was still looking great! I had to laugh at myself. This table I bought for £50 second hand on ebay years ago. It has survived three growing boys, eating on it (tomato ketchup, baked beans, mustard etc) plus plenty of red wine (not the boys) and many arts and crafts activities. I have never used any special cleaner, nor sealed it - I just used my normal kitchen spray cleaner. There are a few chips round the edges now which I think add to the character but NO STAINS!!! I also have a Victorian washstand inherited from my grandmother which has a white marble surface which I still polish with Sparkle - again - looking good. My own experience plus your brilliant post has convinced me to go for it for worktops and to ignore all the negativity!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338203042271435901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-1707614096641852912013-04-29T05:12:15.792-07:002013-04-29T05:12:15.792-07:00Greg
Hi-thanks for posting great information!
W...Greg<br />Hi-thanks for posting great information! <br />Would you mind sharing the brand of sealer you use?<br />Thanks-Theresatreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09080989398085081304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-7092333420270755312013-04-02T18:25:59.462-07:002013-04-02T18:25:59.462-07:00No, just rinsed with water between tests.
GregNo, just rinsed with water between tests.<br /><br />GregGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807710209656158413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-69129998190283214622013-04-02T10:27:59.139-07:002013-04-02T10:27:59.139-07:00Hi Greg,
Thank you for this informative post. Each...Hi Greg,<br />Thank you for this informative post. Each of the photographs appear to be of an identical piece of marble, so I'm wondering, if that is so, did you use some kind of cleaner on the marble in between tests?<br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512482163459225474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-12166144301235491102013-02-27T20:57:34.479-08:002013-02-27T20:57:34.479-08:00Great! I grew up with marble floors in Europe, so...Great! I grew up with marble floors in Europe, so honestly I have been shocked with all of the downer comments.Everyday Life of Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300272195182084536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-42842522111607190492013-02-06T08:35:23.365-08:002013-02-06T08:35:23.365-08:00The table is honeycomb marble - any advice? The table is honeycomb marble - any advice? Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319999981677982920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-29795950600428067542013-01-16T12:50:03.854-08:002013-01-16T12:50:03.854-08:00Hi there, I'm considering buying a dining tabl...Hi there, I'm considering buying a dining table with a marble top and brushed SS legs. I have no idea if it is polished or honed and with two young kids who love spaghetti and making a mess in equal quantities I'm a bit nervous. Is there any way to tell? The sales assistant has been a bit clueless so not completely confident I'd get the right answer! Thank you for the post - great to see it has passed all your tests :)Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319999981677982920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-57074109676836721832013-01-06T20:30:24.999-08:002013-01-06T20:30:24.999-08:00GOOD FOR YOU!!!
THEY HAVE BEEN USING MARBLE IN IT...GOOD FOR YOU!!!<br /><br />THEY HAVE BEEN USING MARBLE IN ITALY AND FRANCE FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS, AND WE ALL RUSH THERE TO SEE THE CHARM OF IT ALL.<br /><br />GREAT POST!!!alisaquinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12801398182684030897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-90122070110397221062012-09-27T05:13:17.886-07:002012-09-27T05:13:17.886-07:00I love this post, and you are so right! Having sp...I love this post, and you are so right! Having spent a lot of time in Europe growing up, I never really questioned the "durability" of marble. It has been used everywhere, literally, for centuries! I've always been told to properly care for marble-topped tables and marble inlay in the floor, and there's never been a problem.<br /><br />Just as I wouldn't leave a glass sitting directly on a nice antique piece of wood furniture, I wouldn't leave red wine to sit on ANY type of countertop for hours! And, as you said, ANY countertop will eventually show some wear and tear. I'd rather have slight aging on my marble countertops, <i> and still have marble countertops </i> than not have what I wanted in the first place.<br /><br />Again, thanks for the great post and the excellent follow up, I will be sure to link to it when I show pictures of my updated space!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-72006909136365733792012-08-27T14:05:42.523-07:002012-08-27T14:05:42.523-07:00This is awesome!! Thank you so much! I have a lov...This is awesome!! Thank you so much! I have a love affair with Marble but my husband wasnt 100% on board until he read your post!! Thank you!<br />Samm @ LittleHouseintheBigD.comSamm Spanglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747310008106072406noreply@blogger.com