Is It a Scratch or an Etch?
A scratch is a line or groove you can sometimes feel with a fingernail. An etch is a dull spot caused by acid. Both can be polished, but etches need polishing powder, while deeper scratches may need sanding first.
Step 1: Mix Warm Water and Mild Dish Soap
Prepare a gentle cleaning solution with a few drops of colourless soap in warm water.
Step 2: Clean the Area with a Damp Cloth
Wipe the scratched area thoroughly to remove dust and grit. Any grit left on the surface will create more scratches when you buff.
Step 3: Rinse the Surface
Wipe with clean water to remove soap residue, then dry completely.
Step 4: Buff the Scratch
For very light surface scratches, buff with a dry microfibre cloth or a soft buffing pad in small circles. For slightly deeper scratches, use very fine wet sandpaper or a fine diamond hand pad — very gently and only on the scratch — to smooth the edges.
Step 5: Polish
Sprinkle marble polishing powder on the area, add a few drops of water and rub with a damp cloth or buffing pad until the shine returns. Rinse and dry.
When to Call a Professional
- Scratches you can clearly feel with a fingernail
- Many scratches across a floor or table
- Scratches on dark marble, where any dull patch shows
- Scratches near edges and corners
Professionals grind, hone and polish with machines and diamond pads to restore an even finish. FB Marble offers marble restoration in Lahore.
Prevention Tips
- Put felt pads under vases, lamps and decorative items.
- Place mats at entrances to trap sand.
- Lift furniture rather than dragging it.
- Sweep or dust marble floors regularly.
- Use placemats and coasters on tables.
Get a Free Quote from FB Marble
Send a simple sketch with measurements on WhatsApp (+92 323 4148908) and we will reply with the best rate, usually within hours. You are welcome to visit our Lahore showroom on Bedian Road to see the stone in person. More guides and products are available at fbmarble.com.
