But first, a public service announcement: NEVER USE TOOTHPASTE OR ANTI-PERSPIRANT TO POLISH YOUR COUNTERTOP, omigosh. You may have read about people trying that, but it is a baaaaaad idea, and when you read farther into their tales, you invariably see them say, "Yeah, it made my counter...
The high-gloss finish works to your disadvantage as you polish. The higher the gloss, the more light reflects off at a different angle from imperfections. This is why you now see the scratches in your marble floor as light that hits the scratches bounces away from you at a different angle...
How to polish marble Marble is now mainly used for the decoration of the ground. The marble must be well maintained when it is used. Only when the marble is well maintained can the gas marble be used better, so that the use time will be longer. But how much do you know about the m...
Dip your mug quickly into the nail polish on the water and pull out the mug. Again, this whole process from when you pour the nail polish to when you dip the mug should take about 10 seconds or less. If the nail polish dries too much you may get a lumpy look and less marbley. 4...
How to clean and polish marbleStrangstad, Lynette
Sand: If you want to get the beachy effect without traveling to the closest beach, add some sand in front of your feet. White Bedding: White sheets and blankets will allow your feet and nail polish to really stand out. Marble: Purchase a marble tile and use it as the backdrop for ...
Drywall, Brick, Shiplap, Paneling, Wainscoting, Stone, and Marble:Each material brings a unique texture and visual weight. Wallpaper:Adds pattern and texture, creating an interesting backdrop. Accessories and Decor Using accessories is a great way to introduce texture: ...
In general, it's wise to get the floor plan and any back-of-the-wall structural needs accounted for first. You can get a faux-marble laminate or a cultured marble vanity countertop now and replace it with a genuine marble slab later, but if the sink's in the wrong place, you still...
Other materials may look like marble but are made of something else and may need different cleaning methods.Not marble and needing different treatments are alabaster, artificial stone, polishable limestone, Scagliol (faux marble), Pietre dure, and Porphyry.Engineered stone and cultured marble as we...
Etching can usually be repaired by the homeowner, but it depends on several variables. You'll find further discussion of etching on theMarble Polishing & Etch Repairpage along with helpful information about how a marble surface is "finished" and techniques topolish marble. ...